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# OCL Regeneration

Sustainable Building Materials & Construction Solutions UK

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## Posts

- [News](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/news/)
- [OCL Breaks Ground on Major Regeneration Project at Former MOD Airfield in Ford](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ford-airfield-project/) - OCL Breaks Ground on Ford Major Regeneration Project at Former MOD Airfield OCL is delighted to announce the commencement of its latest secured project in Ford, West Sussex, delivered in partnership with Vistry Group. The landmark development will transform a former MOD airfield into a thriving new community comprising 1,500 affordable homes, alongside a new
- [OCL Regeneration prioritise circular construction](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-regeneration-prioritise-circular-construction/) - Growth of OCL Regeneration accommodates demand for circular products in road construction projects SUSTAINABLE road-building solutions providers OCL Regeneration have significantly expanded the size of their regional recycling hub and mobile satellite facilities network to prioritize circular construction, since being acquired by Holcim UK in 2023. Founded in 2006, OCL held six depots – four
- [Street Works UK (SWUK) Material Classification Protocol launches Oct 2025](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/street-works-uk-swuk-material-classification-protocol/) - From October 2025 the Street Works UK (SWUK) Material Classification Protocol will overhaul how the UK manages the tonnes of excavation waste generated every year. The new risk-based framework that will be implemented on the 1st October 2025, to classify excavated waste from utility street works. It replaces the Environment Agency's previous Regulatory Position Statements (RPS) 298
- [Landfill Tax Hikes to £126.15 per Tonne](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/landfill-tax-hikes-to-126-15-per-tonne/) - Landfill Tax Hikes to £126.15 per Tonne: A Wake-Up Call for the UK Construction Industry Effective April 1 2025, the UK government has increased the standard Landfill Tax rate from £103.70 to £126.15 per tonne (a 21.6% rise) while the lower rate for inert waste, such as soil and rubble, will climb from £3.30 to
- [OCL and Milestone Sign Collaboration Framework Agreement](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-and-milestone-sign-collaboration-framework-agreement/) - OCL Regeneration, the leading provider of highways waste recycling solutions, has today announced the signing of a collaboration framework agreement with Milestone Infrastructure, part of M Group Services, to supply our industry-leading solution nationwide to current and future clients. OCL's approach, including our network of facilities, ensures 100% of the waste produced through highways maintenance
- [We’re On A Road To Nowhere - Potholes and Inflation Make For A Bumpy Ride](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/were-on-a-road-to-nowhere-potholes-and-inflation-make-for-a-bumpy-ride/) - The clocks have changed and spring is here now in the UK, but the chances are you’re still likely to feel the effect of winter if you drive along the road here. Winter is notoriously the time when the UK’s road network quite literally falls apart with sustained periods of frost, rain and ice putting
- [Why Construction Must Embrace Sustainable Alternatives to Achieve Net Zero Emissions](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/why-the-construction-industry-must-embrace-sustainable-alternatives-to-achieve-net-zero-emissions/) - Just over a year ago, National Highways, the government-backed private company charged with operating, maintaining and improving motorways and major A-roads across England, announced the creation of the new Environmental Sustainability division. This new division was tasked with ensuring England’s motorways and A-roads achieve zero carbon targets by 2050, meet challenging targets to improve biodiversity
- [Need To Know: The Benefits of Recycling Road Waste in the Circular Economy](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/the-benefits-of-recycling-road-waste-in-the-circular-economy/) - In recent years, the circular economy has gained significant attention as a solution to address the negative environmental impact caused by the linear economy. One of the critical components of the circular economy is the recycling of waste, including road waste. Recycling road waste is an essential element of the circular economy and offers several
- [Need To Know: The Role of CRBM in Asphalt Recycling for the Circular Economy](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/the-role-of-crbm-in-asphalt-recycling-for-the-circular-economy/) - The construction industry has been slow to adopt circular economy practices, but it has been making strides in recent years. The construction and refurbishment of buildings contribute to 11% of total greenhouse gas emissions, with cement, steel, aluminum, and plastic production being the major contributors. Half of the yearly produced aluminum becomes scrap, while the
- [OCL Regeneration Launches New Recycling Centre to Halve Road Construction Carbon](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-regeneration-launches-new-recycling-centre-to-revolutionise-road-construction-and-cut-carbon-by-50/) - OCL Regeneration has announced the launch of a new recycling centre in Medway’s Hoo peninsula, dedicated to asphalt, concrete, and other road and construction materials. This state-of-the-art, 3.2-acre facility aims to reprocess and recycle waste generated from highway and pathway construction and redevelopment projects, providing a sustainable solution for new building and road maintenance projects
- [PODCAST | Circular Economy and Materials - Doing More With Less](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/podcast-circular-economy-and-materials-doing-more-with-less/) - The UK lags behind other European countries in recycling tar-bound materials. However, in this new Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) CIHT podcast, the guests emphasise the benefits of utilising recycled materials in the construction and upkeep of infrastructure such as roads and pavements. Joining Stuart Guthrie, Technical Director at CIHT partner Sweco, are Mark
- [OCL and Cemblend Bring Low-Carbon Cement To Trio Of Material Solutions](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-and-cemblend-bring-clinker-free-cement-to-trio-of-material-solutions/) - OCL Regeneration and bespoke powder blending solution provider, Cemblend, today announced a collaboration agreement that will see Hoffmann Green cements applied to a trio of OCL materials including low-carbon hydraulically bound mixture (HBM), concretes and Foambase Cold Recycled Bound Material (CRBM). In doing so, the two British businesses are taking another major step towards decarbonising
- [New Volumetric Concrete Mixer Added to Hampshire Highways Low-Carbon Agenda](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/new-volumetric-concrete-mixer-added-to-hampshire-highways-low-carbon-agenda/) - Hampshire Highways has announced the acquisition of a new mobile Volumetric Concrete Mixer, to boost its recycling capabilities and capacity for highways maintenance operations across the county. An established collaboration, Hampshire Highways, sees Hampshire County Council, Milestone Infrastructure, and OCL Regeneration to work on maintaining over 5,300 miles of carriageway, 3,800 miles of footways, and
- [OCL project scoops a brace of trophies at the 2022 Highways Awards](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-project-scoops-a-brace-of-trophies-at-the-2022-highways-awards/) - OCL Regeneration won two awards at the prestigious 2022 Highways UK Awards in London last night and was highly commended for another. The Highways Awards wins seal yet another successful awards night for the partnership with Hampshire County Council and Milestone Infrastructure. First up, the collaboration, which centres around the impressive Micheldever Recycling Depot, achieved
- [How added investment in cycling infrastructure will enable UK local authorities to reach net-zero faster](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/how-added-investment-in-cycling-infrastructure-will-enable-uk-local-authorities-to-reach-net-zero-faster/) - In comparison to 2021, cycling levels in England rose by 47% on weekdays and 27% on weekends in the five months to the end of July, according to the new analysis from the Department for Transport (DfT). These statistics come at a time that British citizens experience some of the toughest living conditions and financial
- [OCL and Milestone Project called ‘Seriously Impressive’ by Construction News](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-and-milestone-project-called-seriously-impressive-by-construction-news/) - “A seriously impressive reduction programme built around recycling hazardous wastes.” That was the verdict of the panel for the 2022 Construction News Awards regarding the Micheldever Road Materials Recycling Facility project. The innovative facility which provides a sustainable solution to decarbonise highways for Hampshire Highways is in partnership with Milestone Infrastructure, Hampshire County Council, and
- [South West Council Begins its First Carbon-Saving Resurfacing Project](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/south-west-council-begins-its-first-carbon-saving-resurfacing-project/) - Bath & North East Somerset Council has this week begun its first-ever major foamed bitumen recycling scheme, resurfacing 10,000m2 of the A368 at Chelwood with OCL's carbon-saving alternative to traditional road resurfacing solution, Foambase® . The project is part of Bath & North East Somerset Council's ongoing commitment to tackling the climate emergency, and Foambase® 's ability
- [OCL Presentations, Events & More at Traffex 2022](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/traffex2022/) - Traffex is the UK’s largest dedicated traffic management, transport and parking event and is celebrating its 36th year in 2022. It begins today (14th June) at the NEC Birmingham and runs until Thursday (16th June) and the OCL Regeneration team will be making plenty of noise about new techniques and solutions to reduce carbon footprints
- [COP A Load Of This: Cutting Carbon Emissions on UK Roads](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/cop-a-load-of-this-cutting-carbon-emissions-on-uk-roads/) - In 24 hours, world leaders gather in Glasgow for a critical climate summit, COP26.Yet, all across the planet, it is evident that all indications of rising temperatures are being felt, with storms, wildfires, and floods occurring in new and prior locations on an increasing frequency. It is no longer necessary to debate the science of
- [Good COP? Bad COP? When it comes to the climate, we all must try harder](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/insights/good-cop-bad-cop-when-it-comes-to-the-climate-we-all-must-try-harder/) - After much anticipation and unprecedented levels of attention, COP26 ended with little fanfare. Depending on your vantage point, the conference was either a failure, nothing more than a PR exercise, a source of incremental change or a resounding success. For me, the positives outweigh the negatives and there was good cause for optimism. When you
- [OCL Launch new SROH 4th Edition Approved Product](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-launch-new-sroh-4th-edition-approved-product/) - OCL launch new product line aimed specifically at the utility sector. Using bespoke recycling techniques specially designed to deal with the mixed and often cohesive nature of trench arisings we now offer an HBM C1.5/2 and C3/4 to BSEN14227 and SROH 4th Edition. Clients can “tip ’n’ take from our depots without having to spend
- [OCL Regeneration](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-regeneration-about-us/) - Founded in 2006, OCL Regeneration was established in order to provide an independently-run company to champion the increased use of more sustainable construction materials and the recycling of construction and demolition waste. Stuart Gready founded the company after ten years of working in the majors, after which he took his training and technical knowhow and
- [Announcing The Launch Of Our New Website](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/announcing-the-launch-of-our-new-website/) - We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed logo and website. Visit us at www.oclregeneration.co.uk/. After six months of hard work and dedication, we are thrilled to unveil the new logo, which includes the important detail of 'regeneration' in our name, and the new website today. We wanted to make the new
- [ISO 9001 Accreditation for laying asphalt](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/iso-9001-accreditation-for-laying-asphalt/) - Approved for laying of Asphalt in accordance with National Highway Sector Scheme 16. We’ve expanded our ISO 9001 accreditation to include the laying of asphalt in accordance with National Highway Sector Scheme 16. This helps us assure clients of the quality of our products and services in a more integrated way. We want to hear
- [OCL Parliamentary Review](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-parliamentary-review/) - Recycling old bitumen highway materials isn't a radical new idea. However, OCL has been able to recycle materials to meet the strict performance criteria needed for highway use. Previously this was a major hurdle, so constructors could only use the recycled material for planings such as building sub-base, hard-standings and farm tracks. This document elaborates
- [OCL and Hampshire County Council Tackling Sustainability Goals With Launch of New Material Recycling Hub](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/micheldever-recycling-hub/) - As the UK focuses on meeting its sustainability goals, county councils up and down the country are creating local climate change strategies, committing to reduce carbon, ensuring that they continue to deliver services whilst making sure that the environment, infrastructure and local communities are prepared too. ​In one such example, OCL Regeneration, Hampshire County Council,
- [Oxfordshire County Council Cuts Carbon and Saves Cash With Road Material Recycling](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/drayton-recycling-depot/) - Hundreds of tonnes of material removed during road and path resurfacing work across Oxfordshire, previously treated as a waste product, is being returned to use thanks to an exciting new recycling initiative between OCL Regeneration, Oxfordshire County Council, and Milestone Infrastructure. Previously, excess toxic tar-bound road materials were considered waste and needed to be disposed
- [OCL Wins At The Green Apple Environment Awards ](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/ocl-wins-at-the-green-apple-environment-awards/) - Last night our OCL Regeneration team joined representatives from Hampshire County Council’s Highways team and Milestone Infrastructure to receive a prestigious International Green Apple Environment Award 🍏 for the combined efforts around the Highway Materials Recycling Facility in Micheldever, Hampshire. The recycling facility for highways waste became operational earlier this year and now is processing large quantities
- [Announcing our new depots](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/general-news/announcing-our-new-depots/) - Following on from our work to surface our depot we have now opened our brand-new facility at Micheldever near Basingstoke in Hampshire. Available for asphalt and soil & stone disposal and permitted for the disposal of asphalt waste containing coal tar we are supplying recycled aggregates, cold lay asphalt and HBM on a supply only

## Pages

- [OCL Regeneration](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/) - Welcome to OCL We provide market-leading recycled, sustainable building materials & sustainable construction solutions for the UK. OCL Regeneration Ltd uses innovative material recycling techniques to provide high quality, sustainable and environmentally friendly construction materials & building materials. A member of Holcim UK Ltd, a leading building materials suppliers, our management and employees have considerable experience
- [Sustainable Solutions CPD](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/sustainable-solutions-cpd/) - Maximising the Use of Recycled Materials in Highways Engineering – CPD Presentation Gain Expert Insights on Sustainable Solutions Join our approved CPD presentation and stay ahead in the evolving world of sustainable construction materials. This one-hour educational session is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the latest innovations and why adopting sustainable
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- [Contact](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/contact/) - We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions about our products or services, where your nearest depot is, working for OCL or just to give us feedback. Please fill out the contact form and one of the team will get back to you. If you would prefer to speak to us,
- [Careers](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/careers/) - Why work with us? Join a dynamic and innovative team in an exciting market sector. Here at OCL we are committed to delivering high quality work with excellent customer service. To maintain this, we focus on retaining and developing our employees by having an inclusive, friendly, supportive working environment. OCL Regeneration are always looking for
- [Awards & Accreditations](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/awards-accreditations/) - We are constantly looking to improve ourselves to work better with out clients. Being accedited and certified, we ensure that we are compliant and out people are best equipped to deliver the very best level of service.
- [Carbon Reduction](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/carbon-reduction/) - OCL Regeneration Ltd paving the way in Carbon Reduction OCL Regeneration Ltd recycles waste generated from road maintenance which can then be reused in the local network One of the by-products of road and path resurfacing – created as a result of asphalt being removed from a surface sub-base – is known as ‘asphalt planings’. Annual maintenance
- [Case Studies](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-studies/) - Please take a look at our portfolio of OCL's most recent projects.
- [Products](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/products/) - OCL Regeneration manufactures a comprehensive range of high-quality sustainable aggregates, asphalt and concrete products for use in construction projects and on the UK highway network as well as for other construction and maintenance projects. To serve our clients we have developed a portfolio of specialised products.
- [Services](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/services/) - As a leading recycled aggregate and asphalt recycling manufacturer in the UK, our products offer a sustainable option & a broad range of high-performance sustainable solutions.
- [Gallery](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/gallery/) - Why OCL? We believe in professionalism first and quality always. Take a look at some of the projects and services OCL successfully deliver on a daily basis across the nation.
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- [HSEQ](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/hseq/) - Our Attitude Here at OCL, we are a company that cares about people. We are committed to improving our employees lives by creating safe environments, safe processes and safe equipment. Helping our people excel because they are supported by a company that cares. To achieve this, we promise: Safety first, always. Show our commitment to
- [Sustainability](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/sustainability/) - The sustainable use of materials and recycling are high on the agenda of both National and Local Governments, construction industry clients, contractors, material producers and the public at large. The emphasis on sustainability has increased awareness of the high level of use of primary materials and the excessive production of construction waste. There is growing
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- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/terms-conditions/) - Definitions in these terms and conditions words shall have the meanings (respectively set out against them): - “the Company” OCL Regeneration Limited “the Customer” the person, company or organisation agreeing to purchase the goods “Contract” the agreement between The Company and The Customer for the provision of goods on these terms “Goods” the goods and

## Products

- [SMR Regen®](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/product/smr-regen/) - Our SMR Regen® service uses specialist mobile mixing and handling equipment. Using Hydraulic binders such as Cement, GGBS and PFA we stabilise and improve many different waste materials so that they can be re-used as suitable products, often on the same job from where it originated. A fantastic example of this is when muck which
- [CSCGA](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/product/cscga/) - Cement Stabilised Coarse Graded Aggregate (CSCGA) is used as part of a permeable pavement design. This material can be used in addition or in place of coarse graded aggregate and asphalt in some permeable pavements.
- [RCC](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/product/rcc/) - Roller Compacted Concrete is a zero-slump concrete that is placed with asphalt pavers and compacted by vibratory rollers.
- [CBS](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/product/cbs/) - Cement Bound Sand (CBS) is a weak 14:1 sand to cement mix, which is predominately used as a backfill material for electrical cable installations in trenches. CBS not only protects the cable, it also reduces moisture migration removing the need to limit external cable surface temperature during the summer. Plus, due to the weak mix
- [HBM](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/product/hbm/) - A hydraulically bound mixture is a mixture of aggregate, water, and binder, which is widely used in pavement construction.
- [Recycled Aggregates](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/product/recycled-aggregates/) - OCL produce the following range of recycled aggregates, single size, ballast, drainage and fill materials utilising our range of crushers, screeners, and mixers. We provide high-quality recycled aggregate by crushing and screening concrete and asphalt, for different applications, such as road construction and infrastructure maintenance. Recycled aggregate is a sustainable material that provides strength and
- [Foambase®](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/product/foambase/) - Our cold-lay surfacing materials utilise 94% recycled aggregates bound with foamed bitumen and other hydraulic binders. It uses 5% of the energy compared to the amount used in manufacture of traditional asphalt. OCL Regeneration Ltd produces two core Foambase products that replace traditional base and binder courses.

## Services

- [Coal Tar in Roads](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/service/coal-tar-in-roads/) - Coal tar was widely used as a binder in UK road construction and surfacing until the 1980s, before being replaced by petroleum-based bitumen. As a result, older roads and carriageways that have seen limited maintenance may still contain tar-bound materials. When these roads are resurfaced, milled or excavated, the resulting planings can contain Asphalt Waste
- [SMR Regen Service](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/service/smr-regen-service/) - Recycle More Traditional recycling often only includes the screening of utility spoil to take out the stoney oversize and leave behind the soils and clays which are not reused and still must go to landfill.OCL 's SMR Regen® process recycles all of the spoil by not only screening out the stoney oversize but also treating
- [Value Engineering and Materials Advice](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/service/value-engineering/) - Value Engineering is all about making savings through the use of alternative but technically apt materials and methods. Those savings could be financial or environmental, or ideally both! Here at OCL we have an experienced team ready to assist with our clients value engineering opportunities. This is typically driven by a combination of savings in
- [Surfacing](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/service/surfacing/) - OCL is here to help with all your surfacing requirements, this includes pothole repairs, patching, and a variety of reinstatement services. Our solutions are available for clients who are looking to improve their property and its surroundings. We’ve expanded our ISO 9001 accreditation to include the laying of asphalt in accordance with National Highway Sector
- [Recycling Depot Services](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/service/recycling-depot-services/) - Construction waste in – Recycled product out OCL take in waste construction materials and then crush, screen, process and blend to produce fresh, recycled, products. Customers can collect with their own transport or OCL will deliver recycled aggregates to the customers sites and take away recyclable wastes.
- [AWCCT (Asphalt Wastes Containing Coal Tar)](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/service/re-use-tar-contaminated-arisings/) - Certain asphalt waste contains Coal Tar which was used as a binder or sealant in past UK road construction in lieu of Bitumen. Coal Tar is deemed hazardous due to elevated levels of PAH’s (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) some of which are carcinogenic. We have seen a sharp rise in requests to help clients manage the
- [Crushing, Screening & Mixing](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/service/crushing-screening-mixing/) - OCL can provide contract crushing and recycled material production at customer’s own depots on a permanent, interim or campaign basis. For regeneration contracts, OCL will mobilise plant to the specific construction site, or a suitable site nearby. In most cases, the materials on site can be re-processed into new materials hence minimising waste sent to

## Case Studies

- [VolkerHighways, WSCC Highways Depot](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/volkerhighways-wscc-highways-depot/) - OCL Regeneration was appointed to develop a practical and sustainable solution for challenging mixed waste stockpiles for West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and VolkerHighways at the Drayton Road Depot, Chichester. The site contained an estimated 4,000 tonnes of mixed and contaminated materials including asphalt, aggregates, concrete, soils, organics, sweepings, oils and other contaminants. This posed
- [A46 Farndon Roundabout](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/a46-farndon-roundabout/) - Holcim UK was appointed as surfacing contractor on the A46 Farndon Roundabout scheme, delivered on behalf of National Highways with Breheny acting as principal contractor. The £1.6m project formed part of a wider infrastructure improvement programme, including the construction of a new link road connecting the roundabout to the A1 Southern Relief Road and tie-ins
- [Melton Mowbray Distributor Road](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/melton-mowbray-distributor-road/) - The Melton Mowbray Distributor Road represents a nationally significant milestone in sustainable carriageway construction. Delivered between 2024 and 2026 the scheme demonstrates how Holcim UK collaborated with Leicestershire County Council (LCC), Galliford Try and AECOM to optimise pavement design, reduce embodied carbon and maximise material circularity on a major highways project. The project is recognised
- [Foamix S278 Hampshire Specification Works](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/s278-hampshire-specification-works/) - OCL Regeneration supplied Foamix Cold Recycled Bound Material (CRBM) for a residential entrance scheme in Hampshire delivered under Section 278 highway works. The supply was completed in a single day and formed part of the adopted highway network, requiring full compliance with Hampshire County Council technical standards and specifications. Foamix was produced and supplied from
- [A343 Highways Improvement Scheme](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/a343-highways-improvement-scheme/) - OCL Regeneration played a key role in delivering a pioneering low-carbon highway improvement scheme on the A343 Andover Road in Newbury working in collaboration with VolkerHighways and West Berkshire Council. The project formed part of the Council’s wider commitment to reducing carbon emissions across its highway network while improving infrastructure that supports active travel and
- [A368 Highways Improvement Scheme](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/foamix-a368-highways-improvement-revisited/) - OCL Regeneration is helping the highways sector significantly reduce carbon emissions through the successful delivery of Foamix® cold-lay asphalt on the A368 at Chelwood in Bath and North East Somerset. Delivered in partnership with VolkerHighways this scheme demonstrates how innovative materials and modern construction methods can provide durable highway solutions while supporting ambitious sustainability targets.
- [Returning to Lavender Hill Carriageway 15+ years on](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/lavender-hill-carriageway-15-years-on/) - THE CHALLENGE Lavender Hill is one of the London Borough of Enfield’s busiest classified roads, linking to The Ridgeway (A1005) which goes on to Junction 24 of the M25. It carries both a steady flow of HGV traffic and bus routes. The carriageway was under increasing stress and by 2009, decades of patching and repeated
- [Foamix ECO powers Coventry Live Labs](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/foamix-eco-powers-coventry-live-labs/) - OCL Regeneration (OCL), Holcim’s endorsed brand for circular road solutions, played a central role in a pioneering West Midlands trial to decarbonise local road infrastructure. Working with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and Coventry City Council, OCL supplied Foamix ECO - its carbon-neutral asphalt, bringing practical circularity to the scheme. Delivered in collaboration with Holcim
- [A32 Strengthening and Improvement Works](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/a32-foamix-strengthening-and-regeneration/) - THE CHALLENGE The A32 is subject to relatively high HGV movements. Unsupported edges and the heavy traffic had led to a deterioration of the pavement structure and associated ride quality. Hampshire County Council and Milestone Infrastructure engaged with OCL Regeneration to deliver a solution to these issues that was cost-effective, in line with their sustainability
- [Waterbrook Park Truckstop](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/waterbrookpark/) - Project Description Due to the success of the adjoining Ashford International Truckstop, GSE Group made plans to construct a new 600 space lorry park. OCL Regeneration Ltd were approached by GSE Group to design & build a value engineered alternative to the originally specified hot asphalt bound pavement layer that was to be placed under
- [Medway Recycling Depot](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/medwayrecyclingdepotlaunches/) - In March 2023, OCL launched yet another recycling depot, this time in Medway, Kent. The facility’s proximity to the Hoo Peninsula, Rochester, the Isle of Grain, and the Lower Thames Crossing is important, as all are key areas for redevelopment by Medway Council as it builds a prosperous Medway for the future. OCL has created
- [Micheldever Depot](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/micheldever-depot/) - Overview: Hampshire Highways required a new purpose-built recycling centre to create new road materials, focusing on road surfaces and pavements. Three goals were integral to the project being successful. These were the need to maximise the use of sustainable, low carbon materials and deliver a net reduction in the use of virgin aggregates, remove the
- [Luton Airport - New Taxiway](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/luton-airport-new-taxiway/) - Aim: Maximise the use of sustainable, low carbon materials to offer savings during the construction of the new taxiway. Description: OCL’s Foambase® and CBGM materials were approved and adopted as a more sustainable alternative to traditional asphalt and concrete. Over a period of 3 months of construction of 10,000t of Foambase and 20,000t of CBGM
- [Thanet Bio Facility](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/thanet-bio-facility/) - Aim: 3000T of Foambase® to be used instead of traditional base material Description: OCL moved the Wirtgen KMA 220 ex situ mixer to site in Thanet, Kent. 3000t of Foambase® was provided as a value engineered alternative to traditional base material. The client gets the program benefit of surety of supply and high outputs compared
- [DP World](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/dp-world/) - Aim: To give the program benefits of site batching CBGM.
- [Luton Airport - Long Term Car Park](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/luton-airport-long-term-car-park/) - Aim: To maximise value generation and reuse of airport derived construction and demolition waste in the construction of the car park. Description: OCL’s design replaced the original 15,000t of primary (quarried) Type 1 and 10,000t of primary (hot) asphalt with 8,200t of HBM (hydraulically bound material which s made from recycled aggregates) and 4,800t of
- [Sheffield Recycling Facility](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/case-study/sheffield-recycling/) - Aim: To create a fully operating and compliant recycling facility in Sheffield city centre. Description: This ongoing project in partnership with the city of Sheffield is another success story for OCL Regeneration. Under a long-term supply agreement, we provide recycling facility management and waste recycling services, operating a bespoke four-acre recycling centre in the city.

## Clients

- [Holcim](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/holcim/)
- [Sir Robert McAlpine](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/sir-robert-mcalpine/)
- [Milestone Infrastructure](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/milestone-infrastructure/)
- [Tarmac](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/tarmac/)
- [AECOM](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/aecom/)
- [Hanson](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/hanson/)
- [Cemex](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/cemex/)
- [Toppesfield](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/toppesfield/)
- [Day Group](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/day-group/)
- [Balfour Beatty](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/balfour-beatty/)
- [Skanska](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/skanska/)
- [Volker Fitzpatrick](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/volker-fitzpatrick/)
- [Atkins](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/atkins/)
- [Buro Happold](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/buro-happold/)
- [Jacobs](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/jacobs/)
- [Arup](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/arup/)
- [Royal Haskoning](https://www.oclregeneration.co.uk/client/royal-haskoning/)

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