Northumberland Council’s latest active travel corridor opens
Northumberland’s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened. The Council has transformed a narrow, overgrown bridleway into a shared use facility suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding. The 1.9km route has extended beyond the bridleway, forming a link between the centre of Ponteland towards Callerton with further links to […]
Chancellor gets straight to work with mayors on growth mission
Yorkshire’s Mayors welcomed a “new dawn” for devolution after Tracy Brabin hosted talks with the Chancellor on the government’s growth mission in West Yorkshire today (11 July). The meeting, which included West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith, was convened by the Chancellor Rachel […]
Lack of funding and data ‘hindering road safety’, says new survey by VivaCity
There are major challenges to road safety planning because of lack of funding and inadequate data, according to transport and highways solutions provider, VivaCity. The company surveyed 200 councils and found that 63% of them said lack of funding was a problem, while 45% said there was a lack of data available to them when […]
GRAHAM achieves Gold Standard recognition from National Highways
GRAHAM Group has announced it has achieved a Gold Standard from National Highways. This recognition signifies GRAHAM’s commitment to excellence in procurement and supply chain practices. National Highways Gold Standard is a rigorous initiative designed to elevate the performance of its supplier network. Suppliers are evaluated on nine key criteria encompassing areas like category management, […]
Twelve Tier 1 contractors launch A Blueprint for Growth: Boosting the UK’s growth and productivity through the construction and infrastructure industry
Twelve Tier One UK infrastructure and construction contractors and consultants have published their Blueprint for Growth, sharing 12 recommendations that the future government should implement to effectively boost the UK’s economic growth and productivity. Collectively directly employing nearly 100,000 people across the UK and representing £25 billion of UK revenue – which can be factored by […]
Costain project aims to revolutionise tunnel infrastructure installation with robotic AI
A consortium of mechanical and civil engineering, and robotic automation industry leaders, including Tunnel Engineering Services (UK) Ltd (TES), i3D robotics (i3D), the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Costain, and VVB Engineering, has developed the first robotic and AI solution set to revolutionise the installation of mechanical and civil services in tunnels. Traditionally, installing these services […]
Window closing on infrastructure catch up, warn government advisers
Failure to go further, faster over the next five years on plans for infrastructure delivery could constrain economic growth and threaten climate targets, according to the government’s official infrastructure advisers. Noting the UK has faced several years of disruption from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis, the National Infrastructure Commission’s annual review charts a mixed picture […]
North Hykeham Relief Road granted planning permission
Members of Lincolnshire County Council’s Planning and Regulation Committee voted in favour of granting planning consent for the massive infrastructure project. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “I’m incredibly happy to say that the North Hykeham Relief Road has officially been granted planning permission, which means we’re one step closer to a full ring […]
CECA: Infrastructure will power success of Midlands Mayors
Midlands’ civil engineering contractors have called on the winners of the region’s mayoralelections to embrace infrastructure as the best means of driving economic growth.Over the weekend Richard Parker was elected as the new Mayor for the West Midlands, and ClaireWard as the inaugural Mayor of the East Midlands. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), which […]
Paul Wilson appointed Managing Director of P&D Specialist Services
Paul Wilson has been appointed Managing Director of P&D Specialist Services. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a track record of success in the power, telecommunications, and technology sectors. With a career spanning major contractors and SME companies, Paul has demonstrated his ability to lead professional services, drive project delivery, and oversee […]
