BCTA: a new industry association for concrete transport
British Concrete Transport Association to bring together industry experts to address crucial issues
THE UK ready-mixed concrete sector stands to gain significantly from the establishment of the British Concrete Transport Association (BCTA), a new not-for-profit association. The BCTA, which brings together industry experts, is poised to address crucial issues within this specialist sector, enhancing its overall performance.
The BCTA has assembled a team of familiar and highly respected industry figures, each with unique expertise. Their collective goal is to elevate industry standards through their advice, guidance, and integrity, and to shape the sector’s future through collaborative effort.
Lindsey Rudd, current acting BCTA chair, who previously served as group sales director of TVS Interfleet and director of McPhee Mixers, says now is an opportune moment to establish a new trade organization. He believes the BCTA can continue and amplify the work initiated during his time as chair of the Concrete Division of the British Aggregates Association (BAA).
‘Having seen first-hand some of the issues that affect the industry, especially around concrete delivery, concrete transport, and the daily challenges that drivers and operators continue to face, we are bringing together a group of outstanding people willing to influence change for the right reasons and address those problems that need adequate solution,’ said Mr Rudd.
‘Establishing the new association will take time, but establishing a group who genuinely care about doing the right thing presents an opportunity to improve and then maintain standards for everyone.’
Leading the charge of the BCTA are Lisa Fleming, managing director of Logico and previous chair of the BAA Transport Committee, and James Dawes, managing director of Dawes Highway Safety and previous corporate social responsibility (CSR) officer at the BAA.
They will be supported by Scott Bell (JMW Solicitors), Gavin Brain (EMPI Awards), Jonathan Barker (Ready Mix Group), Mark Brooks (Blue Rinse), Dan Cowan (DEK Group), Jamie Clarke (Specialist Transport Consultant), and Jonathan Goldsmith (Watery News), each bringing the ingredients needed to create a unique blend of experts to help influence change.
‘Through this combined expertise, we believe established strategic partnerships will bring positive improvements to the critical issues surrounding transport, skills, health and safety, and the environment,’ continued Mr Rudd. ‘Whilst we may not yet have the resources or member numbers of the more established industry associations, we can provide an opportunity for everyone to have a voice in an industry through shared values.
‘As we continue to work in the background and prepare for some exciting announcements, the team continues to prioritize pressing industry issues and has already started work on proactive solutions. It’s an ambitious strategy, but the support we’ve gained shows that our joint commitment will give the industry an alternative, effective, and real solution to shape the sector for many years.’
To find out more about the British Concrete Transport Association, email: [email protected]; or visit: www.britishconcrete.org
