Arcadis announces two senior appointments to UK Transit and Workplace divisions
Arcadis has made two senior appointments to strengthen its Transit and Workplace divisions. George Wade has been appointed as Principal, Transit Architecture & Placemaking Lead to head up Arcadis’ UK & Ireland Transit and Placemaking division. He has over 20 years of experience and most recently held the role of Team Lead, Cities at Jacobs. […]
Arcadis announces new Country Director for UK and Ireland
Arcadis has announced the appointment of Peter Hogg as Country Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. He succeeds Simon Bimpson, who will continue to serve as President of Arcadis Advanced Manufacturing. A 28-year veteran of the business, Peter brings unparalleled professional experience in the built environment, significant service in civil society, and a deep […]
Arcadis appoints Heather Polinsky as new CEO
Arcadis has announced that the Supervisory Board has nominated Heather Polinsky, currently Global President for Resilience and Mobility, as the next CEO and Chair of the Executive Board. This follows a succession planning process in line with international best practice. She will assume the role on 1 March 2026 with her appointment submitted for shareholder […]
Dashcams, Drones and Digital Kerbs — The tech changing UK roads highlighted at Highways UK 2025 thanks to SWARCO, Clearway, Arcadis and Westcotec
We gathered so much content from Highways UK this year that we bring you a bonus edition today thanks to Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, which, among other things, discusses how AI, digital alerts and smarter infrastructure can reshape road safety, maintenance, and sustainability across the UK’s highways. From AI-powered asset management to digital kerb systems and carbon compliance […]
Highways Voices at Highways UK 2025
Highways UK is over for another year – but you can relive some of the event’s highlights by listening to the episodes of our Highways Voices podcasts that we produced at the NEC. Paul Hutton, Adrian Tatum and Kevin Borras spoke to an intriguing selection of exhibitors and sponsors and you can hear what they […]
Policy unpicked: What Simon Lightwood’s plans mean for Britain’s road network on today’s Highways Voices, thanks to Westcotec, SWARCO, Clearway and Arcadis
The Roads and Buses Minister Simon Lightwood MP gave his first major speech in his new role at Highways UK today (Thursday) and you can hear it in full on today’s Highways Voices podcast. In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, he is joined by technology innovators and industry experts who discuss the future of the UK’s road […]
Nick Harris on RIS3: National Highways’ vision for safer, smarter roads on Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
National Highways CEO Nick Harris joins us on today’s Highways Voices for a chat about RIS3, road safety and preventative maintenance, among other things, on today’s Highways Voices from Highways UK 2025. In today’s podcast, sponsored by Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, you’ll hear Mr Harris (pictured) outline what RIS3 means for suppliers, and how innovation, safety, and efficiency will drive […]
Technology, teamwork, and tomorrow’s transport: Highways Voices live from Highways UK 2025 thanks to Clearway, SWARCO, Arcadis and Westcotec
Every corner of the UK highways sector – from local authorities and major contractors to tech innovators and policymakers – have converged under one roof to shape the future of transport at Highways UK 2025, and Highways Voices is here at the NEC to bring you what’s being talked about. In today’s podcast, sponsored by […]
Arcadis appointed to lead decarbonisation of Cardiff University’s Tower and Law School buildings
Arcdis has been appointed to deliver a major decarbonisation project for Cardiff University’s Tower and Law School buildings, in the heart of central Cardiff. This project, supported by the Welsh Government’s Digarbon Programme, is a landmark step in advancing Cardiff University’s ambitious journey towards net zero carbon emissions by 2030. As the multi-disciplinary lead, Arcadis […]
Six contracts awarded on National Highways SPaTS3 framework
An AtkinsRéalis Jacobs Joint Venture, Ove Arup & Partners, Amey, Arcadis, Costain and WSP have been appointed to the £495 million Specialist Professional and Technical Service 3 (SPaTS3) Framework from National Highways. The six year contracts are for these suppliers to provide road transport-related technical consultancy, engineering advice, research and innovation services. These will include, […]