The award-winning Blackburne Place scheme by Huyton Asphalt Ltd demonstrates real progress in low-carbon construction.

As part of NetZeroWeek2025, Huyton Asphalt Ltd proudly showcased the award-winning Blackburne Place scheme — the company’s largest decarbonisation project to date, located in Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter.

In an industry-first achievement, Huyton Asphalt Ltd integrated its proprietary HALOBIO and FastPave technologies into a single-layer surfacing material. This innovation reduced carbon emissions by 49% while accelerating construction timelines. Featuring a biogenic binder, 21% recycled content, and lower production temperatures, the Innovation HALO solution cut surfacing emissions by 44%, advancing both circular economy principles and net zero objectives.

The success of the scheme was driven by strategic planning, collaborative execution, and the deployment of next-generation low-carbon technologies. On-site use of a Hydrocarbon Analyser enabled real-time material testing and informed the design process, significantly reducing transport emissions and resource consumption.

Key low-carbon innovations included:

• The world’s first Ammann ABG 4820D HALO tracked paver with E-Plus system and HVO fuel — achieving over 90% emissions reduction
• An electric Ammann eARX 26-2 roller — delivering zero operational emissions and operating 46% more quietly
• Tarmac’s walking-floor wagons — halving delivery frequency and saving 838 kg CO₂e

All work was completed with minimal disruption, full tree root protection, and maintained open access throughout — demonstrating the potential of low-carbon construction when people, processes, and purpose align.

This project exemplifies Huyton Asphalt Ltd’s #TimeForChange strategy, translating sustainability ambitions into practical, high-impact outcomes.