Transport Scotland searches for consultants to help with claims advice, qualification and cost estimation support
Transport Scotland has started the procurement process for a multiple supplier framework agreement for claims advice, quantification and cost estimation services. It is looking to obtain the services of suitably qualified and experienced consultants, capable of providing specialist dispute and claims advice services to support dispute/claim resolution during scheme development and/or construction stages. Transport Scotland […]
Over £9m to be invested in Rotherham’s roads over the next year
More than £9 million of capital investment is being proposed for Rotherham’s transport network over the next year with a further almost £6 million earmarked to improve the borough’s roads, according to the council. The news comes as Rotherham Council plans to invest £24 million in local transport over the next four years as part […]
Chevron TM launches new sanitisation and cleaning service for the highways sector
A new specialist COVID-19 sanitisation and cleaning service has been developed for the highways sector that can replace daily cleaning regimes and give up to 30 days protection. Using government guidance, the Chevron Highway Services Division is now offering the specialist COVID-19 sanitisation service for its highways clients covering assets including office buildings, factories, vehicles […]
The start of a new era for Highways England?-the Jim O’Sullivan interview
As he announces his departure as Chief Executive in the new year, Highways England’s Jim O’Sullivan talks to Adrian Tatum about RIS2, its Delivery Plan and why safety has to be an on-going commitment. There’s a sense that it might be the beginning of a new era for Highways England. The Road Investment Strategy 2 […]
Transport Secretary’s plan to tackle graffiti on road and rail network
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced plans to tackle the ‘blight’ on graffiti on the road and rail networks. Mr Shapps has written to the rail industry, calling for a long-term plan to tackle the issue. He said the proposals should build on the action already taken, including a review of response times to graffiti […]
Scots walked more short journeys last year
A greater proportion of short journeys under two miles were made on foot in Scotland last year, according to a survey of the country’s transport and travel habits The Transport Scotland statisticians released yesterday from the Scottish Household Survey 2019, includes statistics about the journeys people make and how they travel. The survey found that […]
Congleton Link Road making ‘great progress’, says contractor
Contractor Graham has reported good process with the construction of the first phase of the Congleton Link Road. Graham has implemented a five-phase, sequenced programme of works, split into five mainline zones in order to meet the agreed sectional completion dates. Despite recent challenges associated with COVID-19, and inclement weather conditions, ‘great progress’ has been […]
More funding is needed to help prevent bridge strikes, says Coeval MD
More funding is needed specifically to address the problems of bridge strikes on the network, allowing road and rail operators access to the latest technology and to increase awareness. Bridge strikes could be prevented if drivers of over-height vehicles such as buses and lorries were to have access to real-time information on bridge heights on […]
One of London’s busiest roads gets a revamp to help aid sustainable travel
One of London’s busiest roads is benefiting from the construction of a range of sustainable transport improvements. Work on Gray’s Inn Road is due to start next week with changes that form part of a borough-wide cycle network that aims to make it easier and safer for more people to cycle and walk in Camden. […]
HS2 looks to AI to help cut carbon emissions
A number of HS2 construction sites are trialling a new carbon and cost estimating solution which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI). Using the AI tool, the building information model (BIM) processes are automated, allowing different design options to be simulated using different types and quantities of construction materials. This means carbon emissions and environmental impacts of construction […]