Hanson Formpave goes green with EcoGranite at Suscon

Hanson Formpave, a leading UK manufacturer of specialist concrete paving products, has supplied nearly 2,000m² of its EcoGranite paving for the construction of pedestrianised zones at SusCon in Dartford.  EcoGranite is the company’s environmentally aware alternative to natural granite, with up to 77% recycled content. 

Working in partnership with laying specialist, Interlock Paving, Hanson Formpave supplied 1600m² of EcoGranite in Natural Cornish, sparkling white granite with black flecks and 225m² in Balmoral, black granite with white flecks. 

Carl Harrison, director of Interlock Paving said: “We have worked alongside Hanson Formpave on numerous occasions and the environmental requirements at SusCon provided an ideal opportunity for us to once again partner our specialist skills, meeting the tough demands of the specification.”

Architect, Stephen George & Partners LLP was responsible for specifying the necessary sustainable building materials, a task which included a major research programme into the green credentials of the products.

This research programme paid dividends and resulted in SusCon being awarded a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating with a score of 88.85%, following a recent BREEAM Education 2008 design stage assessment. At the time of the assessment this was the highest BREEAM score ever achieved for an education building.

James Nicholls of Stephen George & Partners LLP commented: “EcoGranite is already a popular choice with architects and specifiers thanks to its sustainable credentials.  We have been able to specify a product that meets both our aesthetic and environmental demands, without compromising on quality.”

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