Less than a week left to register for LCRIG asset management webinar
In the race to net-zero, how can the integration of software solutions help local authorities to transform the performance of their assets and meet sustainability targets? Join LCRIG for a webinar about it at 11am on 21 February which will look to explore this. The event is being delivered in association with intelligent asset management […]
Places for London teams up with Construction Youth Trust to inspire the next generation to work in the built environment
Transport for London’s wholly owned commercial property company Places for London has announced that it has teamed up with Construction Youth Trust on its educational engagement programme. The programme is a collaboration between Places for London and its partners, including Barratt London, The Earls Court Development Company, Grainger plc and Helical plc, and aims to […]
The IAT Annual Conference 2024 – How Technology can Improve the Asphalt Industry
The Institute of Asphalt Technology has released details of this year’s Annual Conference, jointly hosted by the East Midlands and West Midlands Branches at The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield. The event will be held on 8 and 9 May. It says that, while innovation and technology evolve on a daily basis within our industry, this conference […]
Octopus Energy launches EV vehicle-to-grid tariff
Global energy and technology company Octopus Energy has launched the UK’s first mass market vehicle-to-grid tariff – Octopus Power Pack – which it says guarantees free charging for drivers. Octopus Energy says an average electric car driver will be able to save more than £850 a year in charging costs on Octopus Power Pack compared […]
Costain to partner with Transport for London on two major road projects
The infrastructure solutions company Costain has been appointed by Transport for London to progress two major refurbishment projects at Gallows Corner Flyover and Brent Cross Interchange. It’s expected the projects will ease congestion and improve the safety, reliability and quality of passenger journeys on the capital’s road network. At Gallows Corner Flyover, Costain will create […]
ORR to undertake an investigation of National Highways’ performance
The Office of Rail and Road has opened an investigation into the performance of National Highways. The ORR says that, since it was created, National Highways has generally achieved its aims and delivered well for road users, and during this time the two bodies have worked together to successfully resolve individual issues before they have […]
Waymo issues driverless recall after double collision with lorry
Google’s driverless vehicle sister company Waymo has announced it has voluntarily filed a recall report with America’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for software that was previously on its fleet, after two cars crashed with the same lorry in Phoenix, Arizona last year. Waymo says it has chosen to issue the recall after consultation with […]
Drivers fooled by fake 50 mph sign told they must pay fines
Police in London have ruled 600 drivers must pay fines incurred after they were caught speeding because they saw a fake speed limit sign on a road, and wrongly drove too fast along it. The London Evening Standard reports Police say the 50 mph sign was installed on the A20 near Sidcup by an “unauthorised […]
Drainage investigation planned for A83
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out drainage investigation works between Arrochar and Tarbet on the A83 from next week. These drainage investigation works have a programmed duration of seven days, commencing from Wednesday 21 February between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm and are anticipated to be complete on Thursday […]
Scotland’s new transport secretary commits to A9 dualling
Scotland’s new Transport Secretary has told a newspaper in Inverness that she wants to give the dualling of the A9 “the focus it deserves” as she laid out detailed plans for the project. The Press and Journal reports that Fiona Hyslop chose Inverness as the location of her first official engagement since being appointed to […]