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The Role of Recycled Road Aggregates in New Zealand's Current Economic Landscape - Engineers, Estimators, Landscapers and Drainage Contractors

With the tightening of financial belts across New Zealand’s construction industry, management teams are rigorously seeking ways to slash costs without compromising on quality. As revenues struggle to cover escalating fixed costs, the spotlight has turned to innovative solutions like Recycled Road Aggregates (RRA) produced by Auckland Aggregates, offering a lifeline in these challenging economic times.Economic Pressures in ConstructionThe current economic climate has forced a reevaluation of tr...

New Zealand Eyes Australian Expertise in Circular Construction Practices with More Use of Recycled Road Aggregates.

In the ongoing global push towards sustainability, New Zealand could potentially adopt pioneering circular construction techniques proven effective in Australia. The usage of recycled road aggregates (RRA) offers significant environmental and economic benefits by reducing the reliance on virgin materials for infrastructure projects.Speaking on TVNZ’s Q and A program, Romilly Madew, Chief Executive of Engineers Australia (shown below), an expert in sustainable building, points out New Zealand c...

Announcing The Arrival Of The Gecko Envirocap

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Innovative Solution Addresses Crown Rot in Timber Pole Retaining Walls Auckland, 23th August, 2023 - Seasoned Landscape Structures professional, Mr. Dave Stringfield, has unveiled a pragmatic solution tailored to the needs of retaining wall builders. Drawing on his 35 years of experience installing Pole Retaining Walls, Dave Stringfield highlights an alarming issue – crown (top of pole) rot. The vulnerability of timber pole retaining walls to top-end water ...

NZ Government Introduces Waste Minimisation Tax

The government has introduced a waste minimisation levy of $10 plus GST per tonne to be collected by landfill operators starting from July the 1st, 2023. Auckland Aggregates Manager, Dave Stringfield says his company is totally committed to a pragmatically sustainable waste mitigation, which is why pricing on AA's GAP and drainage aggregates made from re-cycled road millings remains unchanged. Dave Stringfield says 'The Waste Minimisation Levy' implemented by this 'business f...

Silt Control and Proper Access Ways: Mitigating Climate Change Challenges

In the face of escalating rainfall patterns caused by climate change, the construction industry must prioritise silt control and establish proper access ways on building sites. By adopting effective measures such as hay bales, mud textiles, geo textiles, gabion cages, and higher GAP sizing rocks, erosion and silt run-off is contained, at the same time promoting sustainable construction practices and meeting Council requirements....

9-Point 'Critical Inspection Check' For Retaining Walls After Heavy Rain

Retaining walls are an important feature of many landscapes and are used to prevent soil erosion, create level surfaces, and add visual appeal to outdoor areas. Structures built using piles and posts are a popular choice due to their strength, durability, ease of construction and lower 'built-cost' than most other retaining structures.According to Dave Stringfield, Manager of both Auckland Aggregates and its sister division, Landscape Structures, now is the time to carry out a thorough inspectio...

Global Aggregates Demand Unabated - Is NZ Prepared?

The global demand for metal aggregates remains unabated with continued pressure on existing quarrying operations.Just to put things in perspective here are some facts re the aggregates needs for construction applications alone In China & India.A reminder aggregates are the most mined materials in the world and the second 'most in demand' resource after water.China is in a construction mega-boom. The country has the largest building market in the world, making up 20% of all construction ...

4-Reasons Why Re-Cycled Road Millings Are Filling The GAP

Here at Auckland Aggregates we have a focus on environmental sustainability. ‘Material re-use’ is a top priority for us, so here are four good reasons to consider using re-cycled road millings for your next job. Road millings are sometimes referred to as asphalt or pavement millings and are the product of grinding and removing the topmost layer of asphalt covered roads. Often this involves deep milling work where the top 200mm or more is removed. This removed top course is all high quality a...

Aggregates Resource Pressure Creates Recycling Opportunities

Unrelenting demand for NZ based aggregates resources is pushing suppliers to look at other more sustainable and cost effective alternatives, says Auckland Aggregates MD, Dave Stringfield. 'One of the main factors contributing to this situation is the continuing residential building boom in Greater Auckland and the pressure being applied to existing regional quarrying operations which have historically met the regions growth demands'. According to the NZ Aggregate and Quarrying Association aggreg...

Auckland Landscape Structures Business Creates New Aggregates Division

After 35 years in the structural landscaping and aggregates industry, Builders Corner Ltd trading as Landscape Structures has decided to separate its supply yard business into a new Division to be called Auckland Aggregates. ‘Our reasoning for this is a desire to expand our supply yard business and further promote the recycled aggregates line of product we have been supplying into the Auckland market for the last 15 years.’ says Managing Director Dave Stringfield. ‘With rising costs partic...