The National Asphalt Research Consortium (NARC)
The National Asphalt Research Consortium (narc) is a research-led collaboration between the Universities of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Aston, Brunel, East London, Ulster Universities and organisations in the asphalt and related industries. The Consortium meets at regular intervals and provides the opportunity for a co-operative dialogue between academia and industry with a view to developing innovative solutions to pavement engineering problems.
The main objectives of the Consortium are to:
- Promote the technical advancement and application of bituminous materials and related products.
- Bring together members of the asphalt and related industries in a co-operative group, in order to research and develop innovative solutions to pavement engineering problems.
- Develop/improve working relationships between the member organisations, with a view to co-operative exploitation of any research ideas and results.
- Improve the transfer of research and technology between the universities and industry.
- Seek collaboration with other research organisations world-wide.
- Identify needs for (and host) short courses and workshops.