LMS Highways Successfully Complete Two-Day PAS 2080 Carbon Management Audit.

In February 2026 LMS successfully completed our two-day audit for PAS 2080 conducted by BSI, with no non-conformances identified. This achievement proves that our commitment to carbon reduction is backed by strong procedures and a deep understanding of carbon management.

PAS 2080 provides a framework for managing carbon across the lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure. It plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050, requiring collaboration across the entire value chain.

“Achieving a faultless audit with no non-conformances reflects the hard work happening across the business from maintaining strong data and processes to embedding carbon thinking into how we deliver our projects every day. A huge well done to everyone and let’s build on this and keep pushing forward.” – Selina Hewitt – Operations Manager of LMS Highways

Achieving and maintaining this accreditation demonstrates our commitment to reducing carbon within the highways industry. It also reinforces our support for National Highways’ goal of becoming net zero. This milestone reflects the strong procedures and expertise within LMS Highways and our drive to create a more sustainable future. We are proud of our team for their dedication to carbon reduction and environmental responsibility.

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Another Year of Planting with Treeapp and Finding Ways to Reduce our Overall Carbon Emissions.

LMS Highways started planting trees with in 2023, we recognise that within our industry we produce a large amount of Co2 and have a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We aim to follow and promote good sustainability practice, to reduce the environmental impacts of all our activities along with offsetting carbon as we find our way to being carbon neutral.

Treeapp is a global tree planting organisation, operating sites across with world and has received recognition from a number of international newspapers and Sir David Attenborough. Their goal is to improve the world we live in. Aiming to do that by enabling people to easily plant trees, absorb their carbon footprint and have a more sustainable lifestyle, and by helping organisations spread the word about their sustainable products and services.

Our efforts are not just focused on offsetting, we were proudly the first tier two contractor in the highways sector to achieve PAS 2080:2023 carbon management accreditation. PAS 2080 guides the management of carbon across the lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure and supports the transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050 and requires close collaboration across value chain members.

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Revolutionising the Highways Industry with our Award-Winning, Rapid-Set Concrete.

This new concrete mix represents a major advancement in construction materials, offering an unparalleled combination of speed, strength and low-carbon. Designed with efficiency in mind, the mix enables the installation of up to eight full bays per night, dramatically reducing project timelines while minimising disruption to road users.

Our new mix has delivered a range of tangible benefits, setting a new standard for sustainable construction materials:

• Enhanced Installation Speed – By switching from existing rapid-set concrete to Premcrete Highway FC we were able to increase our output by 33.5% per night when installing full depth concrete bay replacements.
• Carbon Reduction – We completed a practical, data-driven Co2 analysis comparing the total carbon impact (including fuel, water, waste, materials, and supplier mileage) of one of our projects using Premcrete Highway FC rapid-set concrete versus the existing rapid-set concrete we’d previously used on many LMS projects and revealed an overall carbon reduction of 110+ Tonnes CO₂e.
• Optimised Resource Use – The reduced curing time and enhanced material properties allow us to deploy fewer people, plant, and equipment, cutting down operational costs.
• A Sustainable Solution – In line with our PAS2080 commitments to reduce carbon and meet National Highways goals to be net zero for maintenance & construction by 2040. This concrete mix helps reduce overall project carbon by reducing time, equipment and people on site.

By addressing key industry challenges with a single, comprehensive solution, Premcrete Highway FC enables us to deliver high-quality repairs without compromise. Our recent project on the M271 on behalf of MJ Church provides a clear demonstration of Premcrete Highways FC Cement in action:

“MJ Church appointed LMS Highways as a specialist to deliver a high-profile emergency concrete bay repair scheme to National Highways on the M271. They supported the ‘design and build’ nature of the scheme, suggesting innovative products such as Premcrete and assisted with the departure process. At every step from design, pre-construction, delivery and handover, the quality of the support that LMS Highways provided to us and our Client was exceptional. I was fascinated by the latest concrete product technology that was being used for the first time on the National Highways Strategic Road Network that rapidly cured offering a Customer driven solution for the future repair schemes. I was able to stand on freshly poured and finished concrete 35 minutes after pouring!” – Stuart Clarke, SE Regional Manager MJ Church

This testimonial underscores the technical benefits of our rapid-set concrete and service you can expect to receive when working with LMS Highways.

Want to know more about our award-winning concrete mix? Or have a project where LMS Highways can make a difference? Reach out today via one of the following;

contact@lmshighways.co.uk | Contact Form | 01626 331771

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LMS Highways install CRCP Repairs to busy A30 Devon

Working on behalf of Balfour Beatty, LMS Highways spent three weekend providing Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement Repairs to the A30 in Devon. This stretch of road is made up of high speed dual carriageway, high speed single carriageway and urban areas, due to this, our repair work was completed under full night time road closures, ensuring the safety of everyone on site and to reduce disruption for commuters.

The A30 is constructed using CRCP, continuously reinforced concrete pavement is constructed with steel reinforcing bars placed within the concrete, continuously along the entire length of the pavement. The result is a continuous, smooth-riding surface capable of withstanding the heaviest traffic loads and the most adverse weather conditions. Often proving a popular choice for highly trafficked areas due to being extremely heavy duty and offering a service life of around 20-40 years, or even longer with the proper maintenance.

Repairing CRCP requires precision and accuracy, after removing the damaged sections of concrete, new steel starter bars are installed at 150mm centres just slightly offset from where the existing ones are. The dowel bars are then resined into place and steel mesh/ reinforcing bars are attached at both ends running continuously along the length of the bay, ensuring the continuous reinforcement isn’t broken or disrupted.

Project outcomes:

• 141 M3 Concrete Installed
• 5.7 Tonnes of Steel
• 373 Linear Meters of Joint Sealing

“I’m never apprehensive about working with LMS on our Network. Always professional and courteous. Excellent safety working practices. Great Team and top quality workmanship” – Claire Dean, Route Manager for Balfour Beatty

The video below shows the LMS team carrying out a CRCP bay replacement on the A30 carriageway during a full night time road closure.

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Reshaping the Highways Industry with our Award-Winning Rapid-Set Concrete.

Our concrete mix designed to redefine efficiency and sustainability in the transport sector. Over the past 18 months, we have successfully implemented this groundbreaking solution in major highway projects, delivering exceptional performance, reducing environmental impact, and setting new industry benchmarks.

What have we achieved?

• Increased productivity – By switching from existing rapid-set concrete to Premcrete Highway FC we were able to increase our output by 33.5% per night when installing full depth concrete bay replacements.
• A reduction in Co2 – We completed a practical, data-driven Co2 analysis comparing the total carbon impact (including fuel, water, waste, materials, and supplier mileage) of one of our projects using Premcrete Highway FC rapid-set concrete versus the existing rapid-set concrete we’d previously used on many LMS projects and revealed an overall carbon reduction of 110+ Tonnes CO₂e.

Direct benefits for your projects:

• Time Efficiency – This new concrete mix represents a major advancement in construction materials, offering an unparalleled combination of speed, strength, and low-carbon. Designed with efficiency in mind, the mix enables the installation of up to eight full bays per night, dramatically reducing project timelines while minimising disruption to road users.
• A Sustainable Solution – In line with our PAS2080 commitments to reduce carbon and meet National Highways goals to be net zero for maintenance & construction by 2040. This concrete mix helps reduce overall project carbon by reducing time, equipment and people on site.

By addressing key industry challenges with a single, comprehensive solution, Premcrete Highway FC enables us to deliver high-quality repairs without compromise.

Customer satisfaction:

Our recent project on the M271 on behalf of MJ Church provides a clear demonstration of this products impact. (Read about the project here)

“MJ Church appointed LMS Highways as a specialist to deliver a high-profile emergency concrete bay repair scheme to National Highways on the M271. They supported the ‘design and build’ nature of the scheme, suggesting innovative products such as Premcrete and assisted with the departure process. At every step from design, pre-construction, delivery and handover, the quality of the support that LMS Highways provided to us and our Client was exceptional. I was fascinated by the latest concrete product technology that was being used for the first time on the National Highways Strategic Road Network that rapidly cured offering a Customer driven solution for the future repair schemes. I was able to stand on freshly poured and finished concrete 35 minutes after pouring!

The work ethic of the site team was incredible, and to see so many enthusiastic operatives on site using this product and finishing it expertly was a true reflection of the business’s values and a team approach. Thank you particularly to Paul Winter, Paul Burton and Selina Clark for supporting all stages of this seamless project.” – Stuart Clarke, SE Regional Manager MJ Church

This testimonial underscores not only the technical benefits of our rapid-set concrete but also the reliability and service you can expect to receive at every phase of your project when working with LMS Highways.

Looking to the Future:

By addressing key industry challenges and delivering a scalable, low-carbon solution, we’re thrilled to have not only won the RSTA Award for Innovation 2025 but we’re also finalists for the CN Awards 2025 in the Best Product Innovation category and 2025 CIHT Awards for Product of the Year.. Our rapid-set concrete mix is more than just a new product, it’s a significant step towards a more sustainable future for the entire sector.

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LMS Highways Successfully Completes First PAS 2080:2023 Surveillance Audit

In February 2025 LMS Highways successfully completed our first surveillance audit for PAS 2080:2023 conducted by BSI, with no non-conformances identified proving that our commitment to carbon reduction is backed by strong procedures and a deep understanding of carbon management.

PAS 2080 provides a framework for managing carbon across the lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure. It plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050, requiring collaboration across the entire value chain.

Achieving and maintaining this accreditation demonstrates our commitment to reducing carbon within the highways industry. It also reinforces our support for National Highways’ goal of becoming net zero by 2040. This milestone reflects the strong procedures and expertise within LMS Highways and our drive to create a more sustainable future. We are proud of our team for their dedication to carbon reduction and environmental responsibility.

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LMS Highways Partners with Premcrete Ltd to Launch New Rapid-Set, Low-Carbon Concrete.

We are thrilled to announce our groundbreaking partnership with Premcrete Ltd to unveil our new rapid-set, low-carbon concrete mix. After years of development and rigorous testing, this innovative product is set to redefine efficiency and sustainability in the highway industry.

This new concrete mix represents a major advancement in construction materials, offering an unparalleled combination of speed, strength, and low-carbon. Designed with efficiency in mind, the mix enables the installation of up to eight full bays per night, dramatically reducing project timelines while minimising disruption to road users.

“At LMS Highways, innovation and sustainability are major factors for us,” said Paul Winter, Managing Director. “Partnering with Premcrete Ltd has allowed us to deliver a product that not only accelerates construction timelines but also aligns with our goals to lower the environmental impact of our operations. We’re incredibly excited about the positive changes this will bring to the industry.”

For more information about our new concrete mix and how it can benefit your projects get in touch here.

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LMS Highways helps local community football club repair dangerous access road.

Long Lane is an unadopted dirt and gravel track totaling over 1 kilometer in length and is the only entry point for the football club Watcombe Wanderers.

The Watcombe Wanderers are a volunteer run football club looking to improve the wellbeing of the community and provide safe travel to not only the 350 children they offer training and development for, but also anyone who wishes to enjoy the area, including the frequent walkers/dog walkers enjoying the shared space, and the visiting clubs, supporters and families.

They’re hoping with our involvement, to raise enough funding from local businesses, neighbours and supporters to repair the road. It’s estimated to cost around £40,000.00 due to the abysmal conditions of the lane and the extent of work that will be required.

When this was brought to our attention we were quick to recognise this was something we needed to support them to achieve. LMS Highways believe in the importance of supporting the local community and connecting people by investing in the strategic road network.

By donating to their JustGiving page you’ll be helping provide safe travel, improve local amenities and help people to enjoy healthier lives. – Donate Here!

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LMS Highways are among the first tier two contractor in the highways sector to achieve PAS 2080:2023

In January of 2024 LMS Highways completed their BSI audit and in April were proudly awarded their PAS 2080 accreditation for Carbon Management in Buildings and Infrastructure, verified and certified by BSI, the business improvement and standards company.

PAS 2080 guides the management of carbon across the lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure. The PAS supports the transition to a net zero carbon economy by 2050 and requires close collaboration across value chain members.

This accreditation follows National Highways ambitious carbon plan announced in 2021 that will see it rapidly cut carbon from road construction, maintenance and operations. Contractors and suppliers will be required to act by making commitments to reduce carbon year-on-year by using the latest technologies, so that by 2040 all road maintenance and construction carried out on the Strategic Road Network will be net-zero.

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LMS Highways deliver concrete bay replacements and various other repairs to the A11

The A11 is a concrete road designed between the 1950s and 1970s had an average life span of 50 years. The surface is now reaching the stage where it needs to be repaired or replaced for safety reasons. This reconstruction scheme was split into phases beginning in 2021 as part of National Highways nationwide drive to revitalise roads with concrete road surfaces across the country.

In late 2021 LMS Highways began working on the A11 to repair and replace the surface between Spooner Row and Thickthorn Interchange and in early 2023 we were requested back to deliver concrete bay replacements and various crack and joint repairs to Hethersett bypass between Wymondham and Cringleford on both the North and Southbound Carriageway. This phase was predicted to take around 5 weeks to complete.

Work began by marking out the areas of repair ready for the bays to be diamond saw cut and extracted. The damaged concrete bays were broken out and remove using a combination of a pecker and lifting bucket and a vacuum lifting plate, both of which are capable of lifting and removing large continuous sections of concrete without needing to break them down into smaller pieces.

Bays are then prepped with a polythene waterproofing membrane and steel dowels, the dowes are drilled into place using our EZ-Drill AKA slab riding rig to along both the transverse and longitudinal edges. Dowel bars are short steel bars that are installed into the surrounding concrete slabs to provide a mechanical connection that doesn’t restrict joint movement and are designed to increase load transfer efficiency which is vital to long performance.

The new concrete bays are then recast using a fast curing concrete, this rapid set mix along with conventional heating methods of tents and space heaters insures the concrete hardens to a trafficable state within as little as 4 hours as opposed to other traditional concrete mixes which can have a hardening time taking between 7 and 28 days. Therefore making this service incredibly desirable for clients who are looking for minimal road closure time and little to no disruption to daily commuting. With the correct maintenance our concrete bay replacements can have an expected service life of around 30-50 years.

Additional repairs were made to the surface cracking by performing thin bond repairs. This is a repair designed to fix thin surface cracking due to pavement movement, repairing broken slab corners and to reform levels between slabs. Thin Bond Repairs are installed by firstly planing out the crack and surrounding area to the diameter of 200mm wide by 50mm deep. This is then primed and infilled using Maxi Crete, which is a BBA approved, resin based, flexible repair material. This is a preventative service which prolongs the life of cracked surface before a larger patch repair or bay replacement is necessary.

Preventative repairs like these are commonly used in large projects where possible, to keep the overall cost down as they help repair and extend the life of an existing carriageway before it reaches a stage of disrepair where then a full bay replacement would be necessary.

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