National Highways launches Social Value plan
National Highways has said it wants at least 5% of its workforce enrolled on formal apprenticeships or graduate development schemes within five years. This comes as part of a new Social Value plan launched by the organisation this week. On the environment, the plan sets out that the company will respect neighbouring communities by reducing […]
Last of 27 new Metrolink trams arrives in Manchester as part of £72m network investment
The Manchester tram Metrolink has been boosted by the arrival of the last of 27 new trams, as part of a £72m investment in the network. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) signed a contract with Bombardier Transportation UK – now Alstom – and Kiepe Electric to produce the M5000 in July 2018. The last of […]
Lancashire County Council expands its ‘Love Clean Streets’ highways app
An app created by Lancashire County Council that allows residents to report highways issues on the go has been expanded to the reporting of a wider range of faults. Since then, the council has worked hard to add all remaining highways categories so that a more comprehensive list of issues can be reported via the […]
Work starts soon to progress next set of liveable neighbourhoods
Work to develop a second set of Liveable Neighbourhoods in Glasgow will start soon after the appointment of two consultants to deliver early-stage work aimed at transforming communities into safer, more attractive spaces where everyday needs can be met locally. Funded by a Connecting Communities grant from Sustrans Scotland Places for Everyone programme, Liveable Neighbourhoods will be […]
Transport Scotland Awards Services Contract to Cubic Transportation Systems
Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) has been awarded a Traffic Scotland Systems Contract (TSSC) by Transport Scotland. As part of the five-year initial term contract, CTS will provide support, maintenance, modernisation and development services to ensure maximum availability of the systems that deliver the Traffic Scotland Service. This includes road network management and support for Transport Scotland’s public-facing […]
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Highways team prepared for winter
Bath & North East Somerset Council Highways team has started its preparations for winter by stocking up on gritting salt and refilling grit bins. More than 1,200 tonnes of salt has been procured and is already in dry storage at the council’s Clutton depot. All 434 of the council’s grit bins have also been checked […]
Analysis: ReFlow | What is Field Management Software?
Field Management (FM) refers to the organisation and logistics of any operational processes carried out beyond company property, often referred to as taking place in the field. This commonly applies to construction. Companies with a large proportion of their workforce working in the field face many administrative and logistical considerations, much more so than traditional […]
Amey sold to private equity firm in £400m deal
Ferrovial has agreed the sale of Amey Group to UK-based Buckthorn Partners and US firm One Equity Partners. The deal values Amey at £400m, with an equity value of £245m, based on estimated net debt and working capital for December 2022. The buyers will pay £109m in cash with a vendor loan note of £136m […]
Amey Consulting launches 2023 Graduate Programme
Amey Consulting, has opened applications for the 2023 Graduate programme. Programmes commence in April and September 2023 and will see graduates complete a two-year Technical Graduate or three-year Business Graduate course, while being offered first class mentoring and support throughout their studies. With access to high-profile infrastructure projects and clients, graduates will work alongside industry-leading […]
Final eight columns being installed as historic bridge lantern refurb completes
A project to refurbish Worcester’s iconic street lantern columns on Worcester Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of next week as the final eight restored columns and lanterns are reinstated The columns, and their lanterns, were removed from the Grade II listed bridge earlier this year, so that the Worcestershire County Council […]