News

16 Feb 2022

Building better with rail freight needs Government backing

Greening the construction supply chain in the West Midlands using lower-carbon rail freight requires Government backing to unlock significant untapped potential.

09 Feb 2022

2021 ‘year of achievement’ in sustainable development

The latest sustainable development report from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows that 2021 was a year of achievement for the industry.

07 Feb 2022

Construction demand for mineral products saw double-digit growth during 2021

Demand for mineral products, such as aggregates, concrete, asphalt and mortar in Britain recorded double-digit growth during 2021, a sharp recovery from the pandemic-induced slowdown a year earlier.

02 Feb 2022

CONSTRUCT forms new alliance with MPA

Britain’s structural concrete contractors have formed a new alliance with concrete producers, strengthening the industry’s voice on key issues like safety, standards and sustainability.

19 Jan 2022

MPA strengthens team with new appointments

The Mineral Products Association has appointed three new professionals to further strengthen its core team following the merger with British Precast.

12 Jan 2022

Concrete industry bodies team-up and accelerate drive to net zero

Britain’s concrete producers have joined forces in one association to represent the industry and accelerate its journey to beyond net zero carbon emissions.

09 Dec 2021

Mineral reserves replenishment rates unsustainable says MPA

The minerals reserves on which Britain’s construction and manufacturing sectors depend are heading towards an all-time low, with replenishment rates continuing to fall behind sales volumes.

01 Dec 2021

MPA responds to fresh call for mineral planning restrictions

The Mineral Products Association has responded to a Ten-Minute Rule Bill proposed in the House of Commons on Wednesday 1st December that seeks to impose additional rules on new quarries.

11 Nov 2021

“AND THE WINNER IS…” - MPA & BRITISH PRECAST HEALTH & SAFETY AWARDS RECOGNISE INDUSTRY’S DRIVE TO ‘VISION ZERO’

Actions taken by companies and individuals to keep their colleagues safe and well have been celebrated in the first joint MPA & British Precast Health & Safety Awards.

03 Nov 2021

Slowdown for mineral products in Q3 due to shortages and rising costs

Demand for mineral products essential in construction slowed in the third quarter of 2021 after strong sales during the spring and summer.