FM Conway to be acquired by VINCI Construction
VINCI Construction has signed a share purchase agreement in relation to the acquisition of FM Conway, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure services businesses. Following completion of this transaction, FM Conway and its entities will join the network of VINCI Construction to support the further growth of FM Conway and strengthen VINCI Construction’s position in […]
Industry-wide adoption of connected and autonomous construction plant equipment would add billions to UK economy
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has found that the widespread adoption of Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) in the construction and infrastructure industry would have enormous economic and productivity benefits for the UK. Costain was commissioned by the Department for Transport to provide market analysis of wider adoption of CAP – construction equipment that uses […]
Gwynedd Council starts tender process for north west Wales roads framework
Gwynedd Council has started the tender process to find contractors for its £100 million civils framework. This will include work on the trunk road and county areas in North and mid-Wales. Gwynedd Council has launched the framework, which is for works across five Welsh local authority areas: Gwynedd, Conwy and Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham, West Wales […]
A63 Castle Street project reaches milestone as new footbridge is lifted into place
National Highways’ A63 Castle Street project has reached another milestone with the footbridge being lifted in place this week. The new bridge is a major step forward in National Highways’ £355m A63 Castle Street scheme to improve safety and create better connections in Hull city centre. The bridge was lifted into place with a 200-tonne […]
£1million construction contract awarded in West Sussex for Manor Royal Highway Improvements Scheme’s second phase
As part of the new Crawley Growth Programme, a total of more than £3million is being directly invested in a highways improvement scheme for Manor Royal Business District, according to West Sussex Council. Phase 2 of this scheme has now taken a large step forward, with the award of the £1.051million construction contract to Landbuild […]
Ramboll recruits three Directors to Highways Division to support growth ambitions
Engineering, design and environmental consultant Ramboll has announced the appointments of Rosie Simon as National Highways Key Account Director, Anne Millar as Highways Commercial Director, and Peter Takács, as Bridges Director. The new hires will support Ramboll’s long-term commitment to growing its Highways division. Ms Simon brings significant experience with a career that has spanned 25 […]
Britain’s biggest road project enters final stage as railway station plans outlined and viaduct demolition beings
National Highways has outlined plans for the area around Huntingdon railway station and the demolition of the viaduct as the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme enters its final stage. The plans will transform Huntingdon station into a transport hub for the town, featuring a new car park for train users, better access for buses, […]
John Sisk & Son appoints new CEO to lead next phase of growth
John Sisk & Son, the international construction and engineering business, today announced the appointment of Paul Brown as its new CEO with effect from 1 January 2022, taking over from the current CEO Steve Bowcott, who has been in the role for six and a half years. Speaking on behalf of the board of Sicon […]
Commercial partner award completes Lower Thames Crossing integrated client team
National Highways has announced that Turner & Townsend Limited has been awarded the £23.3 million commercial partner contract on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing scheme, the most ambitious roads project for a generation. The award of this contract marks the completion of the Lower Thames Crossing integrated client team, comprised of National Highways, a technical […]
Vital roundabout project in Stroud wins two ICE Civil Engineering Awards
A vital roundabout project that involved the construction of a missing part of the Stroudwater Navigation Canal through the centre of the roundabout on the A38 has won two awards at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Civil Engineering Awards 2021 The project was inspired by the Cotswold Canals Trust, funded by Highways […]
