Video captures one of our Kelvedon crew’s at work on a recent project where the client wanted to maximise the lifetime of their pavement during their road resurfacing works. A Tensar Glasstex geosynthetic, asphalt interlayer was installed, to achieve all three functions of Reinforcement, Stress Absorption, and Moisture Barrier, which combine to give the greatest … Continue reading “Glasstex Installation Footage”

IKO Pacopatch system  is the key solution with 5 year guarantee for ironwork reinstatements.  It is a no void system – an impermeable and monolithic mastic asphalt reinstatement solution with a smoother transition from ironwork to flexible pavement. As registered contractors for the system we are pleased to showcase the process by video

Tensar revisited a 2011 site where Glasstex solution was applied to mitigate reflective cracking through a new asphalt 40mm surface layer on a base of instable concrete paving slabs. Without this solution it was estimated major reconstruction works would be needed on this busy bus route within a couple of years.  On a recent survey  … Continue reading “Stephenson Drive, Leicester”

Foster Contracting have estimated that values ranging from 29% to 93% can be achieved in carbon reduction, along with significant cost savings when using geosynthetic interlayers to extend the life of a pavement. In April 2023, PYE Management Ltd produced a document for the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) entitled “Carbon Emissions for Road Surface … Continue reading “Report highlights carbon and cost benefits from using geosynthetic interlayers”

In order to support our continued growth plans for the business, Foster Contracting Limited are pleased to announce the following new appointments Stewart Welton is promoted to the new role of Contracts Manager, responsible for managing the operations of FCL. Stewart has been with FCL for 29 years and has hit the ground running thanks … Continue reading “Management Team”

With the return of a demand for air travel this year our hydroblast crews have been busy working nationwide to carry out rubber removal. This is essential work to ensures friction levels of runways are kept at safe levels for aircraft take offs and landings.

Through our partnership with Tensar we are pleased to have completed installation of Glasstex on a major National Highways scheme for a valued client. Ref_441_A12_Junction_27-30 NB_Resurfacing_Works_Southern_UK_Glasstex_P100

At Foster Contracting Limited we are proud to announce we have appointed the great great grandson of the founder as our new Managing Director.  Ian Foster is the fifth generation to run Foster Contracting Ltd (FCL), which was founded by Herbert Foster in the 1890’s as The Essex Steam Rolling Association Ltd. Ian has taken … Continue reading “Foster Contracting passes baton to fifth generation”