Robert Banford
Head of Technical and Sales , Foamed Glass UKAs the Head of Specification Sales and Marketing at Foamed Glass (UK), I blend technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver efficient, environmentally friendly solutions using Foamed Glass Lightweight Aggregate. I am passionate about promoting the use of lightweight aggregates across the UK construction sector.
With over 13 years of experience in the UK lightweight aggregate industry, I have been involved in major Scottish infrastructure projects, including the Queensferry Crossing, Edinburgh Tram, Winchburgh Junction M9, and Bertha Park Bridge A9/A85 and many more across England and Wales. My expertise supports sustainable construction through innovative applications of lightweight aggregates tailored to complex engineering demands.
My Speaker Sessions
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Ten-Minute Tech: Foamed Glass
- UK construction faces a critical need for sustainable materials, consuming around 270 million tonnes of aggregates annually.
- The Scottish Government has introduced a new tax targeting the use of virgin aggregates to encourage the use of recycled materials.
- This talk will discuss the use of recycled foamed glass lightweight aggregate, made from post-consumer recycled glass, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional aggregates and exemption from the new tax law.
