Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in the Highway (SROH) Feedback over the last year Kevin Fuller

Stone Mastic Asphalt and Over-banding SMA: Concerns about early life skid resistance Advice on HAUC(UK) web site. Over-banding: not mandatory, use only if specification cl S is met

Sustainability Significant advances across UK by HA’s Waste and Resources Action Plan (WRAP) Targets for waste minimisation Specification for Highway Works (SHW) allows recycled materials ie crushed concrete as sub base

Sustainability HAUC Specification gives scope for use of sustainable materials. Foam Mix cold laid bitumen as a base and binder course using recycled material is widespread Alternative Reinstatement Materials SMR’s and SMF’s Infra red patching surface treatment Composting, other opportunities

Questionnaire on the usage of the SROH (250 responses)

How easy is it to use the SROH (1easy-5 difficult)

How easy is it to navigate through the SROH (1 easy – 5 difficult)

How often do you use the SROH Specification clauses

How often do you use the SROH Appendices

How often do you use the SROH Notes for Guidance

Summary feedback Most users find it straightforward to use and navigate through document. Strong call for a simplified document particularly for operatives Call for some sections particularly material options to have less cross referencing and be tabulated.

HAUC (UK) Handbook A handbook has been prepared or operators and site use Delay because of work on TMA Handbook currently with the publishers

Summary Advice and update on a range of technical issues through HAUC (UK) web site Opportunities for using more sustainable options Take account of users feedback in next review of the SROH Small but strong voice to simplify to help operatives The handbook will help this site usage Review of Specification timing to allow for TMA implementation