Clitheroe
Shap
Horwich, Bolton
Chorley
Horwich, Bolton
Clitheroe
Shap
Horwich, Bolton
Chorley
Horwich, Bolton
When you’re running a large construction site, managing aggregate deliveries is one of those things that can quietly make or break your timeline. Get it right, and everything flows. Get it wrong, and you’re chasing delays, juggling storage, or watching mixers sit idle.
Planning bulk aggregate deliveries isn’t just about ordering X tonnes on a certain day. It’s about forecasting site needs, understanding lead times, and working with a supplier who knows how to keep pace with high-volume demand.
At Armstrongs, we work closely with contractors across highways, civils, and industrial builds to make sure materials turn up where and when they’re needed. Here’s how to keep your delivery schedule tight - and your site moving.
It sounds obvious, but too often delivery planning starts too late. As soon as your project is scoped, you should be identifying:
Are you pouring structural concrete? Compacting sub-base? Building up drainage layers? Each use case will need different materials, and timings can overlap. Knowing this up front makes scheduling a whole lot easier.
On large-scale projects, ordering too much too soon can choke your site. It takes up valuable space, increases handling costs, and risks contamination or waste. Instead, align your deliveries to specific phases: sub-base, drainage, blinding, etc.
Work closely with your supplier to schedule deliveries that reflect your build sequence. This helps reduce idle stock on site and makes it easier to keep quality control tight.
For commercial sites, you need a supplier with proven capacity. At Armstrongs, we operate multiple quarries across the North West and a large modern fleet of tipper wagons, meaning we can supply bulk loads to multiple sites simultaneously, without holding you up.
Look for suppliers who offer:
Consistency is key here. A good supplier won’t just deliver, they’ll slot into your wider programme and help you stay on track.
Your site layout and access points matter. If you’re on a tight urban site or a shared industrial estate, delivery timings need to work around other trades and traffic flow.
Coordinating deliveries with your site manager or logistics lead ensures everything arrives safely and gets used promptly, without holding up other operations.
On bigger sites, it’s rare that aggregates get used as fast as they arrive. If your delivery is split over phases, think about:
Clean, dry storage matters, especially for materials like sand, which can affect your mix if it’s too wet or muddy.
If you're pouring structural concrete on site or off-site via a batching plant, you’ll need a consistent flow of aggregate that matches your mix design. Sudden changes in material size or type can throw off your ratios or affect strength.
Flag early if your project requires multiple concrete grades or specific aggregate types. At Armstrongs, we can source and supply exactly what your plant or pour needs, with full traceability and certified quality.
Sites near waterways, protected land, or urban zones often come with strict environmental controls. That includes dust suppression, sediment control, and restricted vehicle movements.
Planning your deliveries with those rules in mind avoids fines, delays, or rework. Ask your supplier if their vehicles are compliant and what steps they take to reduce dust or runoff during tipping.
Even with the best planning, things happen. Rain can delay groundworks, delivery vehicles can get stuck, and workloads can spike mid-project. It’s worth having:
Working with a supplier who can respond fast makes a real difference when deadlines are tight.
On larger commercial builds, delivery paperwork isn’t just a formality. You’ll often need:
Working with a supplier like Armstrongs means you’ll get everything logged, filed, and ready for inspection from day one, saving you hassle mid-project.
We supply aggregates for everything from sub-base to structural concrete - direct from our own quarries, in bulk, and on time.
We’ve helped deliver materials to some of the North West’s largest infrastructure, construction, and energy projects, and we’re set up to handle complex schedules, multi-phase delivery plans, and high-volume demand.
If you’ve got a job coming up and want to make sure the materials side runs smoothly, our team’s on hand to help plan it with you.
We recommend giving at least 48–72 hours' notice for standard loads, especially during busy periods. For larger or more complex deliveries, more time may be needed. Always check with your supplier early in the planning stage.
Yes, depending on the supplier and project location, early morning or weekend deliveries can often be arranged. At Armstrongs, we aim to be flexible around your site schedule, but advanced notice is essential.
Our 8-wheel tippers carry up to 20 tonnes per load, and articulated tippers can handle up to 29 tonnes. For bigger jobs, multiple loads can be scheduled back-to-back.
Most standard construction aggregates, including MOT Type 1, crusher run, granite, gritstone, and sand, can be delivered loose in bulk or bagged for more controlled use.
Let your supplier know in advance. We can assess access and advise on the right vehicle or delivery method. Narrow entrances, weight restrictions, or tight turnarounds don’t have to cause delays, but they do need planning for.
Where possible, yes. If your project needs a range of materials, we can help coordinate multiple deliveries to keep everything on site when it’s needed.
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