Recommendations within the “Well Managed Highway Infrastructure” Code of Practice are now being widely adopted, with Authorities across the UK compiling detailed plans for all their key asset groups.
Enfield Council has successfully rolled out a number of DMS Smart Gullies across the borough. They can now remotely identify potential overflow events at key flooding hotspots.
Following the Government’s announcements about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is clear that we are now operating in unprecedented times. As practitioners, we already knew that we faced challenges with the roll out of a number of new permit schemes (PS) and Street Manager (SM) which has been postponed until July 2020, […]
COVID-19 Highways Sector Response. During the unprecedented challenges of the corona virus the Highways sector continues to support the herculean effort to keep our networks open for essential travel.
The Department for Transport would like to thank you for your organisation’s concerted efforts in recent weeks and to update you on the Department for Transport’s approach to managing construction as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response.
We are giving our #highwaysheros the option to continue working following guidance from government, industry associations and our customers – who need our support to meet their duty to maintain the highways network in as safe a condition as practically possible.
I am very proud to announce my recent Fellowship award from the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE). I would particularly like to thank my sponsors Paul McMahon, C.Eng., FICE (Leader Civil Engineering, University of Bolton) and David Wilde C.Eng., FICE (Chairman on Wilde Consultants Ltd (WCL)) and Philip Isgar C.Eng., FICE. (Director Sunbeam Management Solutions) […]
The City of Wolverhampton Council, in partnership with Tarmac, has now laid a new type of sustainable asphalt that uses rubber crumb from the 40 million waste tyres produced every year, to support environmentally friendly roads in the city.
A network of 24 air pollution sensors has just been activated across the Central Bedfordshire Council region, as part of a coordinated plan to improve air quality for residents.
Blackpool council benefit from JMS Lincoln Captive Shotblasting Process improving Skid Resistance Retexturing involves the mechanical reworking of an existing surface to improve its texture and frictional skid-resistance by improving both Micro & Macro Texture. An array of retexturing equipment, based on techniques such as Shotblasting, High Pressure Water, diamond grinding/grooving and flailing, has evolved […]
This year sees Durham County Council upping their fleet of Multihogs for a second time following their first purchase four years ago. Having now taken delivery of their third machine, they are set to save money, maximise usage and provide a more efficient service. Highways Services Manager Mark Readman says, ‘We have built a very […]
Shaun Taylor, highway maintenance manager at Bristol City Council, tells Highways about some of the difficulties his authority had using the SCANNER road condition monitoring technology and how moving to new systems can bring benefits. A survey from the Department for Transport (DfT) late last year on how authorities monitor and collect road condition data, seems set […]
Paignton based Amberon Group is now the biggest employer in the traffic management industry. A regular fixture on the annual Western Morning News Fast Growth 75 list, this year, tHE Amberon Group climbed from 16 to number eight, proving the outlook for ambitious businesses is strong in the South West, as well as showcasing the continued journey from […]
Over the past year Clearview Intelligence has been working with Adapt EMS, a Hitchin based contract electronics manufacturer to successfully re-shore the production of the SolarLite Road Stud back into the UK. Since 1996 when the first SolarLite was installed in the UK’s roads, Clearview have led the way in developing and producing the most […]
Lancashire County Council and Nuphalt Contracting were tasked with creating a multi-user trail suitable for groups within the local community including pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians. Over the past three years Nu-phalt Contracting have been very successful with their product ‘Nu-flex’ which is proving to be one of the most thoroughly tested, developed and cost-effective solutions […]
Carbon reduction should be an integral part of the procurement process in the highways sector, encouraging more companies to significantly reduce carbon as part of any future projects, according to Paul Aldridge, Sustainability Director at WJ Group. Speaking after the accomplishment of WJ’s Product Carbon Footprint Model initiative, Mr Aldridge said: “At the moment there […]
XA© Asset Management System now incorporates a fully accredited UKPMS system for processing and reporting National Condition Indicators and financial information. XA© UKPMS is the newest UKPMS system on the market today and offers local authority users: the fastest data loading and validation. the fastest UKPMS processing. an intuitive, easy to use user interface. elegant […]
Location Prescot Road, St. Helens Start date 12/12/2019 Completion 12/12/2019 Project requirement Gareth Tyson of St Helens Council approached ourselves with the suggestion to install Tac-Grid, our innovative tactile crossing in the colour Violet to commemorate Violet Grace Youens, a beautiful young girl who was tragically killed whilst crossing the Road https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/violet-grace-youens-st-helens-17401813. The family were […]
On Tuesday 25th February, Hitex International Group members L&R Roadlines and Hitex Traffic Safety teamed up with Nottingham Trent University to install the brightly coloured Progress Pride Flag ‘Rainbow Crossing’ on their Clifton campus. Directly outside the campus pavilion, the rainbow crossing provides the University with a symbol of diversity, inclusion and equality as well as […]
A network of 24 air pollution sensors has just been activated across the Central Bedfordshire Council region, as part of a coordinated plan to improve air quality for residents. The sensors have been installed by Norfolk-based Westcotec in partnership with manufacturer Airly. For the first time, the sensor network provides open-access real-time accurate air quality […]
map16 offers a complete digital mapping service that allows it’s users to visualise and interact with areas that need grass cutting management. Areas that require grass cutting can be inspected using tablets by ground crews; they can select areas/lengths and highlight whether works have been completed successfully or not, all backed up with an unlimited […]
Recommendations within the “Well Managed Highway Infrastructure” Code of Practice are now being widely adopted, with Authorities across the UK compiling detailed plans for all their key asset groups.
Read moreEnfield Council has successfully rolled out a number of DMS Smart Gullies across the borough. They can now remotely identify potential overflow events at key flooding hotspots.
Read moreFollowing the Government’s announcements about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is clear that we are now operating in unprecedented times. As practitioners, we already knew that we faced challenges with the roll out of a number of new permit schemes (PS) and Street Manager (SM) which has been postponed until July 2020, […]
Read moreCOVID-19 Highways Sector Response. During the unprecedented challenges of the corona virus the Highways sector continues to support the herculean effort to keep our networks open for essential travel.
Read moreThe Department for Transport would like to thank you for your organisation’s concerted efforts in recent weeks and to update you on the Department for Transport’s approach to managing construction as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response.
Read moreWe are giving our #highwaysheros the option to continue working following guidance from government, industry associations and our customers – who need our support to meet their duty to maintain the highways network in as safe a condition as practically possible.
Read moreI am very proud to announce my recent Fellowship award from the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE). I would particularly like to thank my sponsors Paul McMahon, C.Eng., FICE (Leader Civil Engineering, University of Bolton) and David Wilde C.Eng., FICE (Chairman on Wilde Consultants Ltd (WCL)) and Philip Isgar C.Eng., FICE. (Director Sunbeam Management Solutions) […]
Read moreThe City of Wolverhampton Council, in partnership with Tarmac, has now laid a new type of sustainable asphalt that uses rubber crumb from the 40 million waste tyres produced every year, to support environmentally friendly roads in the city.
Read moreA network of 24 air pollution sensors has just been activated across the Central Bedfordshire Council region, as part of a coordinated plan to improve air quality for residents.
Read moreBlackpool council benefit from JMS Lincoln Captive Shotblasting Process improving Skid Resistance Retexturing involves the mechanical reworking of an existing surface to improve its texture and frictional skid-resistance by improving both Micro & Macro Texture. An array of retexturing equipment, based on techniques such as Shotblasting, High Pressure Water, diamond grinding/grooving and flailing, has evolved […]
Read moreThis year sees Durham County Council upping their fleet of Multihogs for a second time following their first purchase four years ago. Having now taken delivery of their third machine, they are set to save money, maximise usage and provide a more efficient service. Highways Services Manager Mark Readman says, ‘We have built a very […]
Read moreShaun Taylor, highway maintenance manager at Bristol City Council, tells Highways about some of the difficulties his authority had using the SCANNER road condition monitoring technology and how moving to new systems can bring benefits. A survey from the Department for Transport (DfT) late last year on how authorities monitor and collect road condition data, seems set […]
Read morePaignton based Amberon Group is now the biggest employer in the traffic management industry. A regular fixture on the annual Western Morning News Fast Growth 75 list, this year, tHE Amberon Group climbed from 16 to number eight, proving the outlook for ambitious businesses is strong in the South West, as well as showcasing the continued journey from […]
Read moreOver the past year Clearview Intelligence has been working with Adapt EMS, a Hitchin based contract electronics manufacturer to successfully re-shore the production of the SolarLite Road Stud back into the UK. Since 1996 when the first SolarLite was installed in the UK’s roads, Clearview have led the way in developing and producing the most […]
Read moreLancashire County Council and Nuphalt Contracting were tasked with creating a multi-user trail suitable for groups within the local community including pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians. Over the past three years Nu-phalt Contracting have been very successful with their product ‘Nu-flex’ which is proving to be one of the most thoroughly tested, developed and cost-effective solutions […]
Read moreCarbon reduction should be an integral part of the procurement process in the highways sector, encouraging more companies to significantly reduce carbon as part of any future projects, according to Paul Aldridge, Sustainability Director at WJ Group. Speaking after the accomplishment of WJ’s Product Carbon Footprint Model initiative, Mr Aldridge said: “At the moment there […]
Read moreXA© Asset Management System now incorporates a fully accredited UKPMS system for processing and reporting National Condition Indicators and financial information. XA© UKPMS is the newest UKPMS system on the market today and offers local authority users: the fastest data loading and validation. the fastest UKPMS processing. an intuitive, easy to use user interface. elegant […]
Read moreLocation Prescot Road, St. Helens Start date 12/12/2019 Completion 12/12/2019 Project requirement Gareth Tyson of St Helens Council approached ourselves with the suggestion to install Tac-Grid, our innovative tactile crossing in the colour Violet to commemorate Violet Grace Youens, a beautiful young girl who was tragically killed whilst crossing the Road https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/violet-grace-youens-st-helens-17401813. The family were […]
Read moreOn Tuesday 25th February, Hitex International Group members L&R Roadlines and Hitex Traffic Safety teamed up with Nottingham Trent University to install the brightly coloured Progress Pride Flag ‘Rainbow Crossing’ on their Clifton campus. Directly outside the campus pavilion, the rainbow crossing provides the University with a symbol of diversity, inclusion and equality as well as […]
Read moreA network of 24 air pollution sensors has just been activated across the Central Bedfordshire Council region, as part of a coordinated plan to improve air quality for residents. The sensors have been installed by Norfolk-based Westcotec in partnership with manufacturer Airly. For the first time, the sensor network provides open-access real-time accurate air quality […]
Read moremap16 offers a complete digital mapping service that allows it’s users to visualise and interact with areas that need grass cutting management. Areas that require grass cutting can be inspected using tablets by ground crews; they can select areas/lengths and highlight whether works have been completed successfully or not, all backed up with an unlimited […]
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CIHT Spring Conference 2020 – CIHT The next 10 years will see the future vision of the highways & transport sector in the UK being defined as governments set out how we deliver sustainable growth whilst meeting the problems caused by climate change. For the first time, this conference will set out what changes all […]
Loving the Local: The role of councils in our High Streets and Town Centres – APSE Many UK High Streets and Town Centres are in decline. With empty shops giving way to takeaways and betting shops and a marked decline in the quality of the local area. At the same time online retail and […]
Anglian & London HAUC Roadshow – Aldercross Training and Events The theme for the 2020 Anglian & London HAUC Roadshow is Back to Basics. Over 40 exhibitors will be showing their latest products and services. Back to Basics will focus on the key topic areas of safety and materials. Come and see smart traffic lights, […]
APSE Scotland Fleet, Waste and Grounds seminar 2020 – APSE The APSE Scotland Fleet, Waste and Grounds seminar will be once again taking place in Aviemore in May 2020. The full event programme will be made available in due course but speakers already confirmed include: Claire Gilmore, Traffic Commissioner for Scotland – will be […]
HAUC(UK) National Convention – Aldercross Training and Events New Beginnings: 2020 Vision 2020 sees our industry facing a whole host of new processes and guidance. With these come new opportunities to embrace the future with complete clarity – 2020 Vision. With so many significant advances to discuss, the Convention is your best opportunity to hear […]
ADEPT Spring Conference – Aldercross Training and Events The Annual Dinner and presentation of President’s Awards will be held in the magnificent Gladstone Library at One Whitehall Place.The conference offers the opportunity for ADEPT members to collectively sit back and take stock. Place shaping is a long term business; meanwhile potholes still need fixing, bins […]
HAUC @ Harrogate Road & Street Works Event – Aldercross Training and Events The north of England’s premier road and street works event returns to the Pavilions of Harrogate for 2020. Visitors will be able to keep up-to-date with the latest innovations in safety, materials, technology, traffic management and a variety of other products and […]
CECA North by NW Dinner – Aldercross Training and Events Following the success of the 2019 CECA North by NW Dinner, the 2020 event will again be held at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith. Guests will be entertained by comedian Lea Roberts whose modern approach to traditional Northern humour is bound to delight. […]
CIHT Awards 2020 – CIHT The CIHT Awards is an annual global competition that provides the work you are most proud of with the international recognition it deserves. The awards celebrate your innovative work, what it takes to be the best and the incredible benefits your work and the highways and transportation sector bring […]
NEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar 2020 – NEC Join us for this year’s NEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar! The day will celebrate the success of past NEC projects, showcase the progress on current projects, and upcoming industry collaborations. This year’s flagship event will take place on Monday 15th June at the home of The Institution of Civil Engineers, One […]
Traffex Seeing is Believing – HGLUK An outdoor exhibition offering real environments, real full-scale demonstrations and real conditions… With seminar sessions covering everything from intelligent transport systems to innovation in the road markings sector and many of the biggest names from the industry exhibiting, the show provides organisations with a unique platform from which […]
West Midlands HAUC Roadshow – Aldercross Training and Events 2020 marks the 22nd Anniversary of the West Midlands HAUC Roadshow which has grown from humble beginnings in a field in Tamworth to over 70 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services at Wolverhampton Racecourse. The first 150 visitors to the Roadshow will able to enjoy […]
CIHT Yorkshire & the Humber Annual Awards Dinner – CIHT The CIHT Yorkshire & the Humber Awards celebrate the very best the region offers across the key areas of highways and transportation. They are open to everyone: members and non-members; small and large organisations; public, private and third sector. The Awards recognise the outstanding contribution […]
Strictly Highways 2020 – LCRIG Strictly Highways 2020 is set to be bigger than ever! We have had to push back the usual dates for the conference to enable us to secure the Ballroom (at Winter Gardens) to ensure that we have enough space due to the high demand for places. We are anticipating that […]
RSMA Annual Conference 2020 – RSMA Vision 2025: ‘The Road Ahead’ The 2020 RSMA Conference ‘Vision 2025: The Road Ahead’ will focus on the factors likely to impact the road marking industry over the next 5 years and what we and our members should consider in order to remain competitive, compliant and sustainable in our […]
Highways UK – Essential Infrastructure Events Roads For a Connected Britain Highways UK is a major event bringing together those responsible for the planning, designing, building, maintaining, operating and future-proofing of the UK’s road network. With growing recognition of the relationship between transport infrastructure investment and economic growth, the highways sector is enjoying once in […]
Traffex Scotland – Hemming Group Formerly Road Expo Scotland – is the country’s only event dedicated to the Scottish roads sector, providing a platform for debate and discussion around the areas of: Improving road maintenance and delivery Traffic management and Mobility as a Service Future proofing the Scottish network ITS-how is ITS technology driving change on […]
CIHT Spring Conference 2020 – CIHT The next 10 years will see the future vision of the highways & transport sector in the UK being defined as governments set out how we deliver sustainable growth whilst meeting the problems caused by climate change. For the first time, this conference will set out what changes all […]
Read moreLoving the Local: The role of councils in our High Streets and Town Centres – APSE Many UK High Streets and Town Centres are in decline. With empty shops giving way to takeaways and betting shops and a marked decline in the quality of the local area. At the same time online retail and […]
Read moreAnglian & London HAUC Roadshow – Aldercross Training and Events The theme for the 2020 Anglian & London HAUC Roadshow is Back to Basics. Over 40 exhibitors will be showing their latest products and services. Back to Basics will focus on the key topic areas of safety and materials. Come and see smart traffic lights, […]
Read moreAPSE Scotland Fleet, Waste and Grounds seminar 2020 – APSE The APSE Scotland Fleet, Waste and Grounds seminar will be once again taking place in Aviemore in May 2020. The full event programme will be made available in due course but speakers already confirmed include: Claire Gilmore, Traffic Commissioner for Scotland – will be […]
Read moreHAUC(UK) National Convention – Aldercross Training and Events New Beginnings: 2020 Vision 2020 sees our industry facing a whole host of new processes and guidance. With these come new opportunities to embrace the future with complete clarity – 2020 Vision. With so many significant advances to discuss, the Convention is your best opportunity to hear […]
Read moreADEPT Spring Conference – Aldercross Training and Events The Annual Dinner and presentation of President’s Awards will be held in the magnificent Gladstone Library at One Whitehall Place.The conference offers the opportunity for ADEPT members to collectively sit back and take stock. Place shaping is a long term business; meanwhile potholes still need fixing, bins […]
Read moreHAUC @ Harrogate Road & Street Works Event – Aldercross Training and Events The north of England’s premier road and street works event returns to the Pavilions of Harrogate for 2020. Visitors will be able to keep up-to-date with the latest innovations in safety, materials, technology, traffic management and a variety of other products and […]
Read moreCECA North by NW Dinner – Aldercross Training and Events Following the success of the 2019 CECA North by NW Dinner, the 2020 event will again be held at the North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith. Guests will be entertained by comedian Lea Roberts whose modern approach to traditional Northern humour is bound to delight. […]
Read moreCIHT Awards 2020 – CIHT The CIHT Awards is an annual global competition that provides the work you are most proud of with the international recognition it deserves. The awards celebrate your innovative work, what it takes to be the best and the incredible benefits your work and the highways and transportation sector bring […]
Read moreNEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar 2020 – NEC Join us for this year’s NEC Users’ Group Annual Seminar! The day will celebrate the success of past NEC projects, showcase the progress on current projects, and upcoming industry collaborations. This year’s flagship event will take place on Monday 15th June at the home of The Institution of Civil Engineers, One […]
Read moreTraffex Seeing is Believing – HGLUK An outdoor exhibition offering real environments, real full-scale demonstrations and real conditions… With seminar sessions covering everything from intelligent transport systems to innovation in the road markings sector and many of the biggest names from the industry exhibiting, the show provides organisations with a unique platform from which […]
Read moreWest Midlands HAUC Roadshow – Aldercross Training and Events 2020 marks the 22nd Anniversary of the West Midlands HAUC Roadshow which has grown from humble beginnings in a field in Tamworth to over 70 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services at Wolverhampton Racecourse. The first 150 visitors to the Roadshow will able to enjoy […]
Read moreCIHT Yorkshire & the Humber Annual Awards Dinner – CIHT The CIHT Yorkshire & the Humber Awards celebrate the very best the region offers across the key areas of highways and transportation. They are open to everyone: members and non-members; small and large organisations; public, private and third sector. The Awards recognise the outstanding contribution […]
Read moreStrictly Highways 2020 – LCRIG Strictly Highways 2020 is set to be bigger than ever! We have had to push back the usual dates for the conference to enable us to secure the Ballroom (at Winter Gardens) to ensure that we have enough space due to the high demand for places. We are anticipating that […]
Read moreRSMA Annual Conference 2020 – RSMA Vision 2025: ‘The Road Ahead’ The 2020 RSMA Conference ‘Vision 2025: The Road Ahead’ will focus on the factors likely to impact the road marking industry over the next 5 years and what we and our members should consider in order to remain competitive, compliant and sustainable in our […]
Read moreHighways UK – Essential Infrastructure Events Roads For a Connected Britain Highways UK is a major event bringing together those responsible for the planning, designing, building, maintaining, operating and future-proofing of the UK’s road network. With growing recognition of the relationship between transport infrastructure investment and economic growth, the highways sector is enjoying once in […]
Read moreTraffex Scotland – Hemming Group Formerly Road Expo Scotland – is the country’s only event dedicated to the Scottish roads sector, providing a platform for debate and discussion around the areas of: Improving road maintenance and delivery Traffic management and Mobility as a Service Future proofing the Scottish network ITS-how is ITS technology driving change on […]
Read moreDue to the current climate it is advised that you check with the organisers whether these events will go ahead as planned.
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