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 […]
From Data to Delivery: Real-world solutions transforming our road network
This week on Highways Voices we talk to both the public and private sector about the challenges facing, and the solutions helping, our industry today. We’re at the LCRIG Strictly Highways event in Blackpool to hear fresh insights into how collaboration between local authorities, government, and the supply chain is unlocking new efficiencies and innovation […]
Smarter tech, safer roads: Inside Westcotec’s collision-prevention mission on this week’s Highways Voices
We make another one of our trips to a leader in our industry to find out more about becoming a successful business on today’s Highways Voices, and give you some ideas in your day-to-day job. We’re at Westcotec in Norfolk talking road safety, too, discussing how the key to reducing road collisions isn’t just tougher […]
Highways Voices: Lilian Greenwood on RIS3, resilient roads and the future of highways
Today on Highways Voices we feature what we believe to be Lilian Greenwood’s last interview as Future of Roads Minister before she moved to the whip’s office in the recent government reshuffle. Despite her moving on, it was such a good conversation that we should still share it with you, to give you an idea […]
Breaking Barriers: How the Highways Sector can turn innovation ambition into action
What’s really holding back innovation in our sector, and how do we finally break through? We find out together on today’s Highways Voices as we hear about a brand new report from the Local Council Roads Innovation Group, called Inspiring Change Across The Highways Sector. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and […]
From Confusion to Clarity: Taking real carbon action with Brightly
Today on Highways Voices, we cut through carbon reduction confusion, and look at taking meaningful action. We’re joined by Brightly to talk Carbon Literacy, which is an understanding of carbon emissions associated with everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce them, as well as being about being aware of the impact of our […]
Bidding for Success: EIB on how to build a business that supports successful bids
Today on Highways Voices we return to our occasional series of Highways Business podcasts, where we look to explain the highs and lows, the profits, the losses and successes and failures of running a company in the highways and transport industry. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! […]
Podcast: Revolution on the road: Game-changing machine debuts at LCRIG Innovation Festival, plus expert insights on funding, safety and smarter data
A truly groundbreaking road maintenance machine makes its debut on today’s Highways Voices, while we get advice on innovation and funding from a leading local authority and hear a call to action on a new way of managing data. We’re at the Innovation Festival in Warwickshire, which is an event for industry leaders and professionals […]