Call to use recycled sand to preserve natural resource

The Sheehan Group has appealed for the construction industry to further embrace recycled sand – to help preserve the threatened natural resource. A recent United Nations Report revealed sand is the second most consumed resource on Earth and is on the endangered natural resource list. Globally around 13 billion tonnes of sand is mined for […]

Three low carbon construction products to embrace in 2023

The construction industry needs to embrace low-carbon construction products and processes to become carbon-neutral by 2050. Reaching the goal is achievable but requires full adoption of best practices by the whole industry. This means improving planning policy, procurement, training and the use of low-carbon products, materials and systems. A quick-win is using readily available low-carbon […]

Scientists call for policy change to prevent sand from becoming extinct

Scientists have called for the adoption of more sustainable practices to prevent the world running out of sand. The authors of a university research paper appealed for policy makers to consider the sustainability implications of vast global sand use. Among its recommendations are calls for policy change to reduce material use and strengthen markets for […]

The Sheehan Group: we are here to serve you

The Sheehan Group is back open for business and we look forward to serving you. In line with the latest government guidelines all our sites are open, and our all services and products are available. Sustainable concrete blocks, recycled aggregate, and recycled sand are in stock and available for collection or delivery. Our plant hire […]

Sand: The natural resource that is under threat and how recycling is part of the solution

After fresh water, sand is the world’s most widely consumed natural resource. It is the key material in many construction products including concrete, asphalt, and glass and is critical to the modern world. And with numerous beaches around the world and quarries churning out construction quality sand one would think sand is in rich supply […]

Sheehan Group invest in improving recycling plant to produce higher quality sustainable products

The Sheehan Group have invested in upgrading in its CDE Global wet processing plant to produce higher quality recycled sand. The Recycling and sustainable construction company made the significant investment in adding another wash to the system to produce higher quality sharp sand. The Sheehan Group are one of the first companies in the UK […]