Hardstaff Barriers Announces Launch of REBLOC Low Carbon Concrete Barrier
Hardstaff Barriers Announces Launch of REBLOC Low Carbon Concrete Barrier As Sustainability and Decarbonisation Continues to Drive Product Innovation
A low carbon precast concrete barrier
Hardstaff Barriers – part of Hill and Smith Infrastructure – announced the launch of a low carbon precast concrete barrier, the REBLOC RB80XA H1, in October 2023 as part of the company’s commitment to meeting net zero across its operations by 2040.
The REBLOC RB80XA H1 Barrier – showcased for the first time at the Highways UK event in October 2023 – brings to the market a low carbon concrete barrier alternative which cuts CO2 emissions by up to half compared to the standard product.
“As a business we are consistently exploring product innovations that ensure our manufacturing and installation systems are sustainable and drive our decarbonisation target.
“The REBLOC RB80XA H1 has transformed our precast offering with a rigid concrete barrier which significantly minimises carbon impact. Combine this with a product which has been designed to achieve minimal civils work and managed construction risk – meaning decreased site time, reduced site traffic and shorter construction programmes – and we are delivering a real positive contribution to the sector’s overall carbon impact.”
Nigel Bullock – Head of Solutions, Hardstaff Barriers
Less steel, less concrete, lower carbon
The REBLOC RB80XA H1 requires 50% less steel and 20% less concrete compared to the original model and – by using a low carbon concrete mix in its production – helps to cut CO2 emissions by up to half. The barrier has been crash tested to meet EN1317 standards and, on production of 1,000 metres, offers a 5,250kg reduction in steel and requires 40m³ less concrete. It is the new benchmark precast concrete barrier supporting lean construction programmes in the market.
Find out more about the full REBLOC concrete barrier range, including normal containment barriers such as the RB80.
