The ultimate sustainable drainage solution

SuDS

CONTRACTING

After a number of major flooding events in recent years, there is widespread recognition of the need for more effective and sustainable drainage solutions.

Lafarge Tarmac Contracting has the knowledge and experience to design and install sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to meet a range of site requirements. They offer the durability of our standard pavement products while reducing the risk of flooding and improving the quality of discharged water.

ULTISuDS is an integrated sustainable drainage solution that reduces the risk of flooding by managing surface water at source.

It is designed to manage rainwater from the moment it makes contact with the pavement surface. As a result it transforms surface water from an environmental problem into a valuable resource.

SOLUTION

ULTISuDS provides consistent water holding and release characteristics to reduce the rate and volume of discharge.

Effective water management

Conventional paved surfaces are designed to shed water. Unfortunately, under storm conditions, this can mean large volumes of water rapidly entering water courses and resulting in local flooding. In contrast, Lafarge Tarmac ULTISuDS is designed to capture and control rainwater from the moment as it makes contact with the porous paved surface. This results in significant reductions in the speed and volume of discharged water, reducing the risk of flash flooding.

Improved water quality

As well as reducing flood risk, ULTISuDS provides a degree of passive filtration that improves the quality of the water released into the surrounding environment. Long term studies undertaken by Coventry University have shown a substantial improvement in the quality of discharged water, with retention of high proportions of hydrocarbons and heavy metals. High levels of water filtration and cleansing mean that ULTISuDS is able to transform problem storm-water into a valuable resource, with enhanced amenity value and the potential to reduce utility bills and site management costs.

beNefITSOutstanding performance

ULTISuDS is proven to reduce the risk of flooding in a wide range of environments from retail parks, car parks and driveways to sports surfaces and play areas.

Improved water cleansing

Long term studies have shown that ULTISuDS can significantly improve water quality, by trapping and retaining pollutants like hydrocarbons and heavy metals.

Water harvesting and re-use

When water storage measures are specified, ULTISuDS turns surface rainwater into a valuable resource, with the potential to reduce bills and site management costs.

Enhanced safety

ULTISuDS can improve safety for vehicles and pedestrians by reducing standing water and ice.

Flexibility and cost effectiveness

ULTISuDS can include a range of flood prevention measures according to client requirements, budgets and site conditions.

Ultimate sustainability

Developing sustainable construction solutions is at the heart of Lafarge Tarmac. All products are manufactured in the UK and certified under BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing.

Ultimate support

ULTISuDS is only available for installation by our own expert Contracting division, who evaluate each site to make sure our clients get the right solution and then deliver it to the highest standards.

HOw IT wOrkSUsing Lafarge Tarmac’s experience in developing advanced pavements and specialist base aggregates, ULTISuDS installations offer excellent drainage and water management characteristics.

ULTISuDS has been used successfully in a wide range of applications from retail parks and

driveways, to sports surfaces and play areas.

Typical Applications

ULTISuDS has been used successfully in a wide range of environments from retail parks, car parks and driveways to sports surfaces and play areas. Each system is designed according to client requirements and site conditions. As a result they will incorporate a range of measures from porous asphalt and concrete and base aggregates to infiltration strips, attenuation tanks, ponds and swales

eXPerT advIceaNd SUPPOrTNo two projects are exactly the same. Using our unique expertise in materials and construction processes and unparalleled access to high quality aggregates we are able to supply solutions that perfectly match client requirements.

At Lafarge Tarmac our experienced staff will

help make sure you get the solution that you need.

Community centre car park, Bristol

CHALLENGE

Construction of the 2,000m2 car park was a major element of this new purpose built Community Centre. From the start, the client placed a high priority on sustainability and minimising environmental impact.

SOLUTION

After detailed site evaluation and discussion with the client, an integrated sustainable drainage system was proposed. This included a porous asphalt surface layer, supporting porous sub-base, an impermeable membrane and series of sub-surface concrete weirs to increase water holding capacity.

RESULT

ULTISuDS provided a well-drained, all weather parking surface and also helped to reduce the cost and environmental impact of operating the site by supplying water for use on planted areas. Construction materials were supplied locally from quarries within four miles of the site, helping to reduce associated transport costs and emissions.

Large supermarket development, Nottinghamshire

CHALLENGE

Local planning requirements from the district council placed restrictions on the quality and quantity of water discharged from this large retail development. Lafarge Tarmac was asked to present a proposal for a drainage system to meet these stringent requirements.

SOLUTION

The proposed solution required full site excavation to install a series of rainwater management measures designed to capture, hold and slowly release rainwater into local water courses. The system was designed to control the discharge of water from the site, even in storm conditions.

RESULT

The ULTISuDS system was installed on time according to the agreed design parameters and installation guidelines, producing a well drained all-weather surface that eliminated the problem of standing water. The client commented eight weeks after the store launch, that despite heavy rain, the surface had remained free of water.EXPERIENCE

ULTIMATE COMMITMENTLafarge Tarmac converts over 6.5 million

tonnes of construction and industry waste into new products each year.

SUSTaINabILITY• Ambitious sustainability strategy

to transform our business

• Innovative sustainable solutions to support climate change adaptation and resilience

• Supporting the delivery of a circular economy through resource efficiency

• 100% of quarries have biodiversity and restoration management plans

• Lime products essential for pollution control and clean water supply

• 40% of energy for cement production comes from waste derived fuels

• 100% of products have carbon footprint information

• Working with customers to support BIM (Building Information Modelling) requirements

• 100% products responsibly sourced (BES 6001 ‘Very Good’)

• Established apprenticeship/graduate and community engagement programmes

Lafarge Tarmac is committed to providing construction materials and solutions that make a positive contribution to the built environment. By working closely with our customers, together we can reduce the environmental footprint of projects and deliver innovative, more sustainable solutions.

We take a ‘whole life’ approach, addressing not only the extraction, manufacture and transport of our products but also considering their sustainable performance in use and opportunities for reuse and recycling at end of life. We use management systems certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 across our operations to continuously improve social, economic and environmental performance.

Our commitment to support our customers and provide sustainable solutions is further demonstrated by certification across our product range to BES 6001, the framework standard for Responsible Sourcing and 5* accreditation in the Achilles BuildingConfidence scheme.

capability Combining industry-leading innovation and market-leading supply and distribution, we offer the ultimate range of products and services:

Aggregates for concrete, asphalt and mortar production, sub-base construction, capping, drainage and landscaping.

Asphalt and Contracting Services for infrastructure, motorways, roads, car parks, footpaths, sports facilities, stadiums and runways.

Readymix Concrete and Cement for the construction of homes, power stations, water treatment works, freight depots, ports, office buildings and shopping malls.

Lime and Powders for water purification, soil stabilisation, land reclamation and the manufacture of iron and steel, plastics, glass, pharmaceuticals and animal feed.

Building Products for house building, commercial property development, civil engineering, heritage restoration products and DIY home improvement.

Our solutions play a pivotal role in delivering the services on which we all rely. Fresh food on supermarket shelves. Clean water on tap. Electricity at the touch of a button.

Maintaining these services is a big responsibility. And one that we don’t take lightly. We work closely with clients, contractors and partners across the supply chain to make sure that the solutions we deliver are not only practical and cost-effective, but also long-lasting and sustainable.

All of our products are responsibly sourced in accordance with BES 6001. Our asphalt and concrete mixes increasingly contain up to 50% recycled content, and we are the UK’s leading supplier of recycled construction materials.

Delivering sustainable solutions is what our business is all about. It’s what we do. It’s what Britain’s built on.

Lafarge Tarmac

• 6,600 dedicated employees

• 330 sites across the UK

• 120 quarries

• 74 asphalt plants

• 44 recycling operations

• 90+ readymix concrete plants

• 22 contracting offices

• 5 cement production plants

• 47 heavy building materials operating sites

Lafarge Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions company. One company with one vision. Committed to safety. Dedicated to sustainability.

ULTIMATE RESOURCELafarge Tarmac can provide a solution for virtually any application, from the construction of homes, offices, bridges and roads, to specialist solutions for energy generation, soil stabilisation and water treatment.

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How is ULTISuDS different from a conventional drainage system?

Instead of using impermeable paving, pipes and gulleys, ULTISuDS uses porous surfaces and base aggregates that capture and hold rainwater. This reduces the rate and volume of discharge into the surrounding environment.

How does UlTISuDS improve water quality?

Long term studies have shown that ULTISuDS helps to remove harmful pollutants such as hydrocarbons, trapping them in surface or base layers where they can be partially degraded by micro-organisms.

Where can I use UltiSuDS?

Wherever drainage is a problem we can design an ULTISuDS system to offer the solution. They can be used in a wide range of environments from retail parks, car parks and driveways to sports surfaces and play areas.

What type of paved surface is used?

ULTISuDS is available with a range of pavement types including porous asphalts such as Ultidrive Porous, porous concretes like Hydromedia or decorative aggregates from our Ultinatural range.

Who designs and installs ULTISuDS?

ULTISuDS is designed and installed by our own expert Contracting division who evaluate each site to ensure our clients get the right solution and then deliver it to the highest standards.

What other sustainable drainage solutions are available?

Ultidrive Porous is a permeable asphalt for driveways and car parks. ULTIFLOW is a versatile, high performance aggregate with excellent drainage characteristics.

Is ULTISuDS available with a coloured asphalt paved surface?

ULTISuDS is available with a porous coloured asphalt surface course from our ULTICOLOUR range. This allows effective demarcation of specific areas such as traffic lanes or parking areas.

What sustainability standards does ULTISuDS comply with?

All of our products are manufactured in the UK and certified under BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing.

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