Innovation that delivers better outcomes
Innovation at Associated Asphalt is embedded into how we plan, deliver and review our work across live, complex infrastructure environments. Our approach focuses on improving outcomes, strengthening what already works and applying innovation where it adds real value.
Smarter, future-ready ways of working that strengthen safety, performance and long-term infrastructure delivery.
- What innovation means to us
Innovation as a way of working
Innovation at Associated Asphalt is about progress, not disruption for its own sake. It builds on strong engineering foundations and delivery experience, helping us respond confidently to changing expectations around safety, sustainability, regulation and performance.
By staying close to developments in legislation, technology, environmental priorities and client needs, we ensure innovation supports delivery today while preparing us for the demands ahead.
- Key services
Innovative engineering and material solutions for complex infrastructure environments
Our solutions focus on improving performance, reducing carbon and supporting efficient delivery across live infrastructure.
Low carbon materials
Lower temperature asphalt technologies and recycled materials that reduce embodied carbon while maintaining performance, durability and safety.
Specialist performance mixes
Polymer modified and bespoke asphalt solutions engineered to meet demanding sector specific and loading requirements.
In situ recycling solutions
On site pavement recycling that reuses existing materials, reducing waste, vehicle movements and disruption in live environments.
Rapid return and digital assurance
Accelerated curing solutions supported by digital quality reporting, testing and verification to enable safe, efficient asset reopening.
- Innovation in practice
Measured improvements in performance, efficiency and carbon reduction
Our approach to innovation is grounded in delivery. These figures highlight how engineering methods, materials and technologies are applied to achieve measurable improvements across construction and whole life performance.
Up to 85% carbon reduction
Achieved through our Thermal Repair System compared with traditional asphalt repair methods.
41.7% lower production temperatures
Warm Mix Asphalt reduces fuel use and construction phase carbon emissions.
Up to 30% CO₂ reduction
Delivered through nanotechnology fuel additives that also improve engine efficiency by up to 20%.
Zero waste to landfill
Zero waste to landfill achieved since 2023 through reuse, recycling and recovery of materials across our operations.
- How innovation is applied
Engineering the future of infrastructure
Our approach to innovation combines leadership, evidence and practical delivery experience. This ensures innovation is grounded, measured and aligned with the realities of working on live infrastructure.
Leadership and technical direction
Innovation is guided by experienced technical leaders who provide oversight, evaluate opportunities and ensure new approaches are grounded in operational reality and delivery constraints.
Digital insight and assurance
We use digital tools and data to improve visibility, quality assurance and decision-making, supporting consistency, traceability and control across projects.
Construction methods and sequencing
Innovation is applied through smarter planning, coordination and sequencing, improving efficiency while reducing risk, disruption and unnecessary rework.
Sustainability & Carbon Reduction
Lower-carbon thinking is embedded into materials, planning and delivery decisions, supporting responsible infrastructure without compromising safety or performance.
Safety and wellbeing
Innovation supports safer working by improving conditions on site, reducing exposure to risk and strengthening supervision and control in live environments.
Collaboration and partnerships
We work closely with clients, suppliers and industry partners to trial ideas, share learning and develop solutions that stand up in practice.
ISO 45001
Health and safety management
ISO 14001
Environmental management
ISO 9001
Quality management
PAS 2080
Carbon management
- Governance
Assurance and continuous improvement
Innovation only adds value when it is properly tested, governed and applied on live projects. Our work is underpinned by recognised management systems and clear assurance processes that support safe adoption, compliance and consistent performance.
- Working with partners
Partnering to innovate safely and responsibly
Innovation works best through collaboration. We partner with clients, supply chain specialists and industry bodies to test new approaches, share insight and support progress across the sector.
This collaborative approach ensures innovation remains safe, responsible and aligned with operational reality.
- Case studies
Innovation in action
Explore examples of how our innovation-led approach is applied across highways, airfields and civil engineering environments.
Looking for smarter ways to deliver infrastructure?
Talk to us about how innovation, safety and sustainability shape the way we work.