A tour of AGD Systems talking product traceability, staff flexibility and manufacturing sustainability on this week’s Highways Voices
Take a trip around a British traffic technology manufacturing plant in today’s Highways Voices and learn about the value of a highly ordered site, workforce flexibility and traceability. Paul Hutton heads to AGD Systems and is given a guided tour of the facility by AGD Director Ian Hind who explains how the company has grown […]
The Highways sector launches roadworks incursion campaign featuring influencer Will Lenney
The Incursions Working Group, a sub-group of the Supply Chain Safety Leadership Group, has launched a social media campaign aimed at raising awareness of Traffic Management incursions, specifically targeting young male drivers. Funded by Breedon Group and developed by MHP Group, the initiative features Will Lenney, known as WillNE on Instagram, a YouTuber with a […]
Sisk Sorensen JV set to tee off at Ireland’s Adare Bypass
Sisk and Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd Joint Venture has been announced as the successful bidder for the construction of the €150 million (£125 million) Adare Bypass. Subject to the necessary approvals, it is programmed to have the contract awarded by the end of 2024. In November 2023, the government announced its approval to advance the […]
New figures suggest construction market on the rebound
Construction industry insight experts Glenigan has released the November 2024 edition of its Construction Index, focussing on the three months to the end of October 2024, covering all underlying projects with a total value of £100m or less. It says cvil engineering starts experienced a mixed period, dropping eight per cent against the preceding three […]
Stagecoach bringing 64 electric buses to Coventry and Warwickshire
Another 64 new electric buses are being rolled out across Coventry and Warwickshire as part of a £140m project to create the UK’s first truly all-electric bus town or city. The commitment by operator Stagecoach to run the zero-emission buses on all of its services linking Coventry to surrounding areas in Warwickshire is a major […]
West Midlands mayor to announce two new transport roles
The mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has announced he is launching the recruitment of two roles to join the region’s Transport Taskforce to improve safety for road users, foster a culture of active travel, and reduce car dependency. “There is a road safety emergency in our region,” he tweeted, “As Mayor, I’m committed […]
National Highways’ SMP Alliance achieves ISO 18404 Lean certification from BSI
Collaboration by an integrated enterprise of seven member organisations and hundreds of suppliers in the highways space has resulted in certification to the exacting ISO 18404 Lean standard, something that is actively contributing to safer, more efficient and productive infrastructure delivery. SMP Alliance was established by National Highways ways to deliver motorway upgrades and safety […]
London’s mayor details plans to speed up buses
London’s mayor Sadiq Khan has given details on how Transport for London is working to speed up the capital’s buses. The website MyLondon quotes him as telling the London Assembly: “Transport for London is taking numerous actions to improve the speed, performance and journey time reliability of bus services. This includes working with boroughs to […]
Ford introduces automatic lane changing technology
Carmaker Ford has introduced technology that “smoothly and seamlessly” initiates a hands-free lane change to pass slower moving traffic. Ford BlueCruise* set to the 70 mph speed limit, but the semi-truck in front of you is traveling at 55 mph. Now, our latest version of BlueCruise hands-free highway driving software can smoothly and seamlessly initiate […]
