Re-flow: State of the Construction Industry Report 2024
The construction industry is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advancements, evolving regulations, and a strong focus on sustainability. More negatively, recruitment shortages and mental health issues are ongoing concerns, and a lack of clarity and funding is stifling more positive opportunities. Our comprehensive State of the Construction Industry Report 2024 delves into these trends, […]
Self-driving cars are safer than those driven by humans, but with exceptions, according to a new study
Autonomous vehicles are involved in fewer accidents than cars driven by humans, researchers from the University of Central Florida have found. However, although the research generally showed self-driving cars to be safer, it did discover they seem more prone to accidents in specific situations, reports SKY News During low-light conditions at dawn or dusk, they were more than five […]
Leave the car at home – and catch England and Scotland in the Euros by bus, says Stagecoach East
People in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being encouraged, by Stagecoach East, to leave car at home and take the bus to watch England and Scotland compete in football’s European Championship 2024. England won in their first Pool Match against Serbia on Sunday and, although Scotland lost against Germany, everything is still to play for. […]
AIA appoints David Giles as new Chair
The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) has announced the appointment of a new Chair. David Giles, UK Director at Continental Bitumen, part of the Colas group of companies, has takenover from Rick Green who is retiring after seven years in the position and following a 40-year career. The AIA is a partnership between the Mineral Products […]
Highland Council supports Clean Air Day on
Highland Council is to support Clean Air Day this week, educating the public about air quality and encouraging active travel and alternative transport options. Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to raising awareness on air pollution. To celebrate the day, the Council’s Environmental Health Team are organising an event at Falcon Square, […]
Bothwell Gardens roadworks traffic moving as planned
The traffic management in place at Dunfermline’s Bothwell Gardens roundabout is working as planned and keeping delays to a minimum. The roadworks, which are programmed to run for 16 weeks, include installing traffic signals on Bothwell Gardens roundabout, upgrading the traffic lights at the Netherton Broad Street/Moodie St junction and adjacent resurfacing works. These upgrades […]
Volunteers help to deliver £4m of social impact on Tarmac’s sites across Herts
Hertfordshire’s communities have benefitted from £4m of social impact generated by Tarmac sites across the county according to a new report from Tarmac, the sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. As a member of the Hertfordshire Infrastructure Development Board (HIDB), Tarmac’s report, titled ‘Creating social impact in Hertfordshire’ shines a light on the positive impact the business […]
Two School Streets trials start in Dudley
Legal traffic orders have come into effect in two areas of Dudley borough, as part of a pilot scheme to reduce congestion and improve road safety around schools. Dudley Council is working with partners to pilot the orders as part of the School Streets scheme, with roads near to Peter’s Hill Primary, Amblecote, and Brook […]
