Investment in state-of-the-art robotic
equipment and related processes by one
Interpave member avoids workers handling
product and has reduced
the lost time
injury frequency rate by over 65%.
Interpave is the Precast Concrete Paving and Kerb Association, promoting and providing the central information resource for concrete block paving, paving flags and kerbs - ranging from domestic uses to the most taxing heavy industrial applications. Interpave represents the UK’s leading manufacturers and is a product association of the British Precast Concrete Federation Ltd (BPCF). It works closely with The Concrete Centre - the central development organisation for the UK cement and concrete industry.
Interpave’s primary role is to communicate with the building industry, providing definitive guidance – in the case of sustainability issues, working closely with BPCF’s own in-house sustainability team, as well as the Concrete Centre. Interpave also contributes to the development of British Standards, and industry guidance (via organisations such as CIRIA), training and improving health and safety, in liaison with the Health and Safety Executive.
All Interpave block paving manufacturers have committed to the British Precast Concrete Federation Sustainability Charter, a copy of which can be downloaded here. This is supported by key performance indicators which provide an overview of the precast industry. The first review demonstrates that it is being managed responsibly and it is envisaged that the set will be expanded in time to include all of the sustainability issues facing the industry.
Interpave manufacturers all have senior managers and directors specifically tasked with executing sustainability policies and continue to explore ways of improving performance in all areas and demonstrating that performance to stakeholders. Recycling, reducing waste and responsible use of resources all form part of this ethos, as demonstrated in this area of the website. Ongoing investment in plant, automation and processes not only improves efficiency but also continues to improve the health and safety of Interpave manufacturers’ workers. Interpave manufacturers are working towards or have achieved BS EN 14001 compliance in all manufacturing plants – see individual member’s websites for current status.
