TRL and Buro Happold detail strategic partnership around road and rail infrastructure
Transport and mobility innovation company TRL has given details of its strategic partnership with world-renowned engineering consultancy Buro Happold, first announced in Thursday’s Highways Voices podcast from Highways UK (22m45s in). The companies say the partnership is set to leverage the complementary strengths of both organisations as the public purse faces unprecedented challenges around the […]
National Highways to stop using the word “accident”, and gets support from road charity
RoadPeace, the national charity for road crash victims, has welcomed National Highways’ decision to phase out the word ‘accident’ from its communications. It says this is a significant shift in how road collisions are described, hailing it as a crucial step forward in recognising that road deaths and injuries are preventable, and it aligns with […]
A9 improvement project cost rises by more than £100m
The total cost of upgrading a six mile section of the A9 in the Highlands is now expected to run to £308m – £111m more than originally estimated. The BBC has scrutinised a Scottish government report into the improvements between Tomatin and Moy south of Inverness, which is one of six projects to upgrade the […]
Bentley Systems launches new carbon analysis product to help reduce infrastructure’s footprint
The infrastructure engineering software company Bentley Systems has launched new Carbon Analysis capabilities in its iTwin Experience product to assess and reduce carbon impacts for more sustainable infrastructure. It says the new Carbon Analysis capabilities enable infrastructure engineers to simplify carbon reporting, easily visualise embodied carbon, and rapidly explore alternatives for better designs Embodied carbon […]
ORR issues SRN safety performance update
The Deputy Director, Strategic Road Network at the Office of Rail and Road has issued a blog post detailing an assessment assess of National Highways’ performance against a range of government set targets that it should deliver over the second road period. Rachel Gittens looked at the latest statistics to do with RP2, which runs […]
TRL Launches the Innovation Partnership Programme to “support businesses in a rapidly changing world”
TRL is launching an Innovation Partnership Programme, which is a strategic initiative aimed at helping organisations navigate a rapidly changing landscape. It says the IPP offers tailored insights, facilitates collaboration, and connects businesses with an exclusive network of industry leaders to support informed decision-making. Designed for businesses across various sectors, the IPP provides bespoke solutions […]
Mott MacDonald secures new electric vehicle charging framework with Welsh Government
Mott MacDonald has been appointed to the Welsh Government’s new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure four-year framework that will support its ambition to ensure all electric vehicle users can access charge points easily. It says increased electric vehicle take-up, combined with the country’s geography, means that as many as 55,000 fast chargers and 4,000 rapid chargers […]
Business challenges and how to deal with them, innovation, a new important collaboration, and Matt Baker – Thursday at Highways UK
You’ll get advice from a business leader on how to deal with fluctuating demand today on Highways Voices, as our third podcast from Highways UK talks digital construction techniques from Austria, and a new partnership involving TRL that could have major benefits on local and strategic roads. These programmes are brought to you thanks to […]
An exclusive chat with National Highways CEO Nick Harris, what the new minister thinks, and how the industry copes with uncertainty – all from Highways UK
This is the podcast for you if you’re at Highways UK and want to hear a bit of behind the scenes chat about what you might have missed, or if you’re unable to make it to Birmingham’s NEC but want to feel like you’re here. Paul Hutton and Adrian Tatum are your trusted guides to […]
Innovation, how designs come about and a guide to must-not-miss speakers from Highways UK
Whether you’re at Highways UK at Birmingham’s NEC over the next couple of days, or wanting to get a feel of the event from afar, Highways Voices is your place to come for the best in chat from the UK’s biggest Highways and Transport Show. As the stand builders finish putting together the exhibition, you’ll […]