Heidelberg Materials UK

Overview: Heidelberg Materials supplied a durable, marine-grade concrete mix for the refurbishment of Dundee’s historic coastal path and sea wall linking the harbour to Broughty Ferry. Designed in collaboration with Sika®, the mix incorporated advanced admixtures to enhance strength, impermeability, and corrosion resistance, ensuring long-term performance in the harsh marine environment.

Overview: The Guildford Sewage Treatment Works relocation supports the Weyside Urban Village regeneration by enabling new housing while protecting surrounding Green Belt land. Heidelberg Materials worked with BAM Enpure JV and Sika to deliver a watertight concrete solution for above‑ground treatment structures on the challenging former landfill site. A total of 660 m³ of waterproof concrete with Sika products, ensured durable, low‑permeability tanks that meet Thames Water’s rigorous standards.

Overview: The Inch Cape Landfall project is a critical part of Scotland’s renewable energy infrastructure, where offshore wind generation is connected to the national grid. Located in Cockenzie, Edinburgh, the project involves the construction of an onshore transmission hub substation. Heidelberg Materials UK supplied 242m³ of PowerCrete from its Glasgow concrete plant, supporting the burial of high-voltage cables as they reached land from the offshore wind farm.

OverviewHeidelberg Materials has supplied the concrete used to cast the (precast) tunnel segments and provide the in-situ lining of the tunnel structure in the central section of the Thames Tideway project. Heidelberg Materials also supplied the concrete for other areas of the works in central section, not covered in this case study.

Overview: Heidelberg Materials supplied PowerSand CBS Extra to support the development of a major battery storage facility at the former Uskmouth coal-fired power station, enabling the transition to renewable energy infrastructure. The low carbon cement bound sand backfill meets the requirements of ENA TS 97-1, providing a reliable solution for underground high-voltage cables.