Last year was a tough one all-round, requiring more grit and perseverance than we could have ever expected. However, one sector found itself playing an unexpectedly vital role in fighting for the British economy. Prime minister Boris Johnson declared construction, and the industries that support it, as a priority early in the first lockdown. The sector donned its mask, implemented social distancing and continued to work, while many across the country stayed at home. The focus was then set in stone in June when Johnson announced his 'build, build, build' pledge: to inject ￡5bn into the construction industry through infrastructure projects. One of the largest supports to the sector is the mineral extraction industry, which has been front and centre in providing a stable flow of building resources.The British Aggregates Association (BAA) Quarry of the Year Award (2020) put the spotlight on the resilience and adaptability of the industry in the most difficult of years.
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