As part of CRH, Oldcastle Infrastructure is strengthening its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices by equipping colleagues at every level of the organization with expanded access to industry‑leading sustainability training. Through CRH’s Founding Partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School, Oldcastle Infrastructure employees now have free, on‑demand access to a robust library of learning resources designed to accelerate sustainability knowledge and support the company’s long‑term environmental goals.
As part of this partnership, team members can explore a wide range of interactive courses and training modules focused on key sustainability topics, including carbon measurement and reporting, energy optimization, life‑cycle assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), material reuse and repurposing, water stewardship, and nature protection. These learning resources empower teams to better understand the environmental impacts of materials and operations, strengthen decision‑making, and contribute to more sustainable infrastructure solutions across the value chain.
The platform allows employees to learn at their own pace with flexible, on‑demand access, while also earning continuing education credits to support professional development. Oldcastle Infrastructure team members will develop their sustainability knowledge via a suite of training materials, and receive notifications about upcoming webinars, workshops, and events that highlight best practices in sustainable construction, supply chain management, and carbon‑reduction strategies.
This initiative reinforces Oldcastle Infrastructure’s commitment to developing knowledgeable, sustainability‑focused teams equipped and empowered to drive meaningful environmental progress. By investing in education and aligning with leading sustainability partners, Oldcastle Infrastructure continues to advance CRH’s mission of building a more resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible future.
MANSFIELD, TX – Oldcastle Infrastructure has reached a major milestone in its operational excellence journey with the successful launch of a new Transportation Management System (TMS) at two pilot locations: Mansfield, Texas, and Northlake, Texas. This strategic implementation is designed to modernize transportation planning, improve dispatcher‑carrier collaboration, and drive greater efficiency across the company’s logistics network.
The new TMS enhances visibility, coordination, and decision‑making throughout the transportation process, enabling plant dispatchers and carriers to work together more effectively. By optimizing route planning and scheduling, the system not only improves service and workflow efficiency but also delivers measurable sustainability benefits. These include reduced carbon emissions through fewer and shorter trips, minimized vehicle idling, and more accurate data to support ongoing optimization and reporting.
The success of the pilot launch is a direct result of strong cross‑functional collaboration. Team members from the Mansfield and Northlake plants, alongside business leaders and the development and implementation teams, worked together seamlessly as OneTeam to ensure a smooth rollout. Their commitment to training, adoption, and continuous improvement has set the foundation for future TMS deployments across additional sites.
“The TMS pilot in Texas was a great first step to closing some of our data gaps within our transportation network and look forward to widespread integration in the business,” Oldcastle Infrastructure Director of Environmental & Sustainability Sean Quarry said.
This initiative represents Oldcastle Infrastructure’s continued investment in innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, helping create a more efficient, data‑driven, and environmentally responsible transportation network.
CANDIAC, QUÉBEC — Oldcastle Infrastructure is proud to spotlight a breakthrough sustainability initiative emerging from its Candiac, Québec plant, one that began with a simple idea from an unexpected source: the mother of one of its own innovators.
Innovation at Oldcastle Infrastructure is often driven by creativity, curiosity, and a commitment to building a more sustainable future. For Charles Leblanc, Team Leader of R&D at the Candiac plant, that spark of innovation was reinforced close to home.
Charles’ mother, a resident of a 24‑unit condominium complex, was inspired by his work in sustainable materials research. Motivated to make a difference within her own community, she proposed a new initiative to the building’s social and green committees: collect used polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam®, and deliver it to Oldcastle Infrastructure for recycling.
The reason was simple: Charles had developed a method to give polystyrene a second life.
Once enough used material is collected, condo residents make the short, 17‑minute drive to drop it off directly at the Candiac plant. This community‑powered collection effort now feeds directly into the plant’s advanced recycling process, supporting a system that recycles approximately 30 tons of polystyrene per year. This material contributes to the 5% of recycled polystyrene (rPS) incorporated into the resin system used to produce Plastibeton®, one of Oldcastle Infrastructure’s innovative, sustainable infrastructure products for the communications end market.
The Candiac plant is already recognized as one of Québec’s leading Styrofoam® recyclers, and this grassroots partnership further strengthens its reputation for environmental leadership. The plant also encourages Oldcastle Infrastructure employees to participate by bringing in their own polystyrene waste, helping expand the impact even further.
What started as a small family idea has grown into a meaningful sustainability movement; one that is already influencing additional Oldcastle Infrastructure locations. And behind this effort is more than just enthusiasm: the recycling method developed at Candiac is patented. The process has been issued by the Commissioner of Patents in Canada and is currently under review by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
This innovation is another example of how our people, our passion, and our purpose are driving change—one small step, one community, and one recycled material at a time.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand this program across additional regions.
Got Styrofoam®? Bring it in—and be part of the solution.
September 30, 2025 – Oldcastle Infrastructure team members across the organization united to make a meaningful environmental impact through the Clean & Conserve Challenge, demonstrating the company’s deep commitment to sustainability, community stewardship, and protecting the natural environment. Through collective effort, teamwork, and an unwavering dedication to cleaner communities, participants successfully collected over 76,000 individual pieces of trash, removing thousands of pounds of litter from parks, waterways, and surrounding natural spaces in communities across North America.
This large‑scale cleanup initiative supports healthier ecosystems by reducing pollution, improving water quality, and preventing waste from entering local wildlife habitats. By removing debris that can harm animals, damage vegetation, and contaminate rivers and streams, Oldcastle Infrastructure employees helped preserve cleaner, safer environments for current and future generations.
The success of the Clean & Conserve Challenge reflects Oldcastle Infrastructure’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community engagement: core values that continue to guide the company’s actions and long-term environmental goals. The impressive volume of trash collected highlights what is possible when teams work together with a clear purpose and a shared commitment to positive environmental change.
Oldcastle Infrastructure celebrates all participants whose dedication made this initiative a success and continues to encourage team members to take part in local cleanup and conservation efforts throughout the year.
BROOKSHIRE, TEXAS — Oldcastle Infrastructure is reaffirming its commitment to safety and environmental stewardship after the team at the Brookshire, TX plant successfully and responsibly relocated a swarm of bees discovered beneath a dry cast mixer deck.
When employees noticed the swarm, they acted quickly; but rather than defaulting to extermination, the team chose a path aligned with Oldcastle Infrastructure’s sustainability values. Plant Manager Heath Stuerke immediately contacted a trusted local expert: beekeeper and retired Oldcastle Infrastructure team member, Don Grote, to safely remove and relocate the colony.
“Our only thought was protecting the bees and protecting our team,” said Stuerke. “We understand how important bees are to the environment, so preserving them was the right thing to do.” He encouraged nearby plant managers to reach out to Don for help should similar situations arise.
Why Bee Relocation Matters for Sustainability
Bees play an essential role in healthy ecosystems and global food production. They are responsible for pollinating roughly 75% of the world’s food crops, supporting biodiversity, and helping maintain climate‑resilient habitats.
By opting for professional bee relocation instead of extermination, the Brookshire team helped protect:
- Critical pollinator populations
- Local agricultural ecosystems
- The long‑term sustainability of regional biodiversity
Relocating bees preserves the integrity of the colony, ensuring they can continue their vital pollination work while keeping industrial facilities and employees safe.
Commitment to Safety and Environmental Responsibility
Throughout the relocation process, the safety of team members remained the top priority. The Brookshire plant followed proper hazard‑mitigation procedures and partnered with an experienced beekeeper to eliminate risk while supporting ecological health.
This thoughtful approach highlights Oldcastle Infrastructure’s dedication to sustainable practices, community partnership, and proactive safety leadership.
Thank you to the Brookshire team for your quick thinking, environmental responsibility, and for demonstrating that character is our strength.
Protecting our people. Protecting our pollinators. Protecting our planet.
