SoilDri Launches SEM Range: A Game Changer for Trench Backfilling in the Utilities Sector

SoilDri, a leading provider of eco-friendly soil drying agents for the construction and infrastructure sectors, announces the launch of its new SEM (Selected Excavated Material) range. This addition addresses the utilities sector's challenges in soil moisture management, regulatory compliance, and sustainable waste practices.

Who We Are

SoilDri develops sustainable soil treatment solutions to support year-round construction activities. Our products minimise delays, reduce carbon footprints, and promote fill material reuse.

The Challenge

The utilities sector maintains critical services like water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications but faces several challenges:

• Soil Moisture Management: High moisture content makes clay and subsoil unsuitable for reuse in trenching and backfilling.
• Arisings: Pending changes to RPS 298 require laboratory testing of excavated waste, potentially causing project delays.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stricter environmental laws mandate sustainable soil management and proper waste classification under WM3 and EWC codes.
• Waste Management: Misclassified trench arisings increase disposal costs and risk regulatory penalties.
• Cost Efficiency: Rising landfill taxes and hazardous waste disposal costs strain budgets.
• Social Disruption: Roadworks and delays negatively impact public perception and C-MeX scores, with new government fines for schedule breaches.
• Carbon Reduction: Utilities must lower embodied carbon and emissions while meeting sustainability targets.

The Solution

The SoilDri SEM Range provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution for trench backfilling.

• Commercial Efficiency: Achieves 50-75% material cost savings compared to traditional methods while enhancing productivity.
• Sustainability: Manages trench arisings to reduce CO2, NO2, and PM10 emissions, supporting operational KPIs.
• Compliance: Transforms waste into a resource while ensuring adherence to RPS298, WM3, EWC, and SROH.
• Safety First: Non-toxic, non-caustic formulation enhances worker safety and reduces handling risks. Faster backfilling also reduces trip hazards.
• Year-Round Usability: Effective in all weather conditions to maintain project schedules.

SoilDri will showcase the SEM range at Utility Week Live on Stand F28.