Hampshire County Council appoints new contractors for civils and highways framework
Hampshire County Council has appointed new contractors for its fifth-generation civils and highways framework covering the south of England. VolkerFitzpatrick, BAM Nuttall and Galliford Try are among the contractors who have won a place for the first time this year on the major project lot. The four-year framework could see a spend of up to […]
Boost for vital highways maintenance work in West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council secures £1.3 million boost in Government funding for vital highways maintenance. The wheels of progress are set to roll smoother in West Berkshire as national Government allocates a total of £1.3million in highways maintenance funding to West Berkshire Council. Split over two financial years, the funding is courtesy of the Department for […]
Sustainable road repair technology used to tackle wear and tear in more roads in the Royal Borough
A sustainable and efficient way of repairing wear and tear in roads, including potholes, is being used by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead to repair more roads. The value of the work programme is £350,000, which is fully funded by government grants. A specialist thermal infrared heater, specifically designed to be used on […]
LGA responds to Pothole Partnership plan and AA figures on pothole claims
The Local Government Association (LGA) responds to a five-point plan by the Pothole Partnership and AA figures showing pothole-related incidents reached a five-year high Responding to a five-point plan by the Pothole Partnership and AA figures showing pothole-related incidents reached a five-year high, Cllr Darren Rodwell, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said: “Councils […]
AIA says the challenge of improving the local network goes beyond filling potholes
The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) has said the challenge of improving the local network goes beyond filling in potholes. Rick Green, Chair of the Asphalt Industry Alliance said he was ‘optimistic’ that the Government’s recent £8.3 billion extra money for roads could improve their condition over the next decade. Commenting on National Pothole Day, he […]
New AI technology could help stop the scourge of potholes
On National Pothole Day the Kiely Group explain how local authorities could adopt innovative AI solutions to solve the problem of potholes once and for all. Today, Monday 15th January, is National Pothole Day, marking the continuing and escalating problem of potholes for all road users. Poor road surfaces are a danger and burden to drivers […]
OPINION: 2024: future trends, desirable outcomes
By Brian Kent, National Technical Director, Tarmac As people, we can sometimes expect the future to be radically different to the present, but we need to be realistic. With that in mind, I’m not going to try and future gaze too far ahead but instead, look briefly at the emerging trends, issues and desirable outcomes […]
Westminster Council paves the way with new recycled roads
Westminster City Council and FM Conway has completed a carbon-neutral initiative in Elmfield Way, Westminster, using 92% recycled materials for a new road surface, the highest percentage ever used on a UK road. In collaboration with the council, FM Conway upgraded the road and footways using low-carbon techniques, resulting in a 78% total carbon saving, […]
Sandwell Council receives extra £509,000 funding as part of Network North fund
Sandwell Council has welcomed £509,000 funding as part of the Government’s Network North fund, an £8.3billion commitment to highways maintenance across England. This money will be spent on resurfacing roads, cycleways and footways and maintaining bridges, as well as preventing potholes and other road defects. Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, Councillor Danny […]
New blog series: Stop reacting: proactively prevent and save with Predictor
In the first of a series of quarterly blogs, Brightly Software explains how asset management problems can be predicted before they even happen. Digital tool Predictor, part of the Brightly Software suite, is helping councils to predict problems before they arise; prioritise where to place funds, and make strategic, data-driven decisions to implement processes and […]
