Miles Macadam, WSP and Kier join forces to deliver carbon neutral surfacing improvement scheme for Shropshire Council
Miles Macadam, WSP and Kier are working together with Shropshire Council to deliver a £1m carbon neutral surfacing improvement scheme – a first for any local authority. The company has developed its own bespoke Carbon Calculator to measure the overall carbon footprint of any individual surfacing project. By comparing its own manufactured Grouted Macadams with […]
John Sisk & Son appointed contract for A629 project
John Sisk & Son has been appointed the contractor that will deliver the construction works on the A629 Phase 1b-a project in Yorkshire which has been funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund. As part of the design and build scheme, Sisk and Son has appointed consultants WSP […]
WSP discusses creating safe road ecosystems
In the last in a series examining how intelligent transport systems can become part of the Vision Zero road-safety solution, former ITS (UK) chair, Ian Patey from Executive Member WSP explores the contribution of the physical space to the safe design and use of road transport systems. Read the full article here. (Graphic – WSP)
Adopt holistic view of ITS to improve safety – WSP
Global consultancy WSP has published the fourth of its thought-leadership papers in its series “ITS and Vision Zero”, calling for the adoption of a holistic view of ITS to progress to safer roads. The authors say this view “embraces the interfaces and interactions between modes and users that most often lie at the core of […]
WSP launches “snack and learn” Vision Zero webinar series
WSP is launching what it calls a Snack & Learn webinar series exploring how intelligent transport systems can be part of the Vision Zero road safety solution. The international consultancy’s series will explore how a data-led ITS whole-system approach enables the safe interaction of people, processes, infrastructure, vehicles and technology to support safe road systems, […]
ICE names its STEM Ambassador of the Year
The Institution of Civil Engineers has named Helen Littler its STEM Ambassador of the Year for her work promoting civil engineering and science, technology, engineering and maths to young people. The Senior Engineer at WSP has been recognised for a range of activities including mentoring pupils, organising group events for schools, engaging online, attending education […]
WSP’s boss praises staff resilience as profits hold firm
The President and CEO of engineering consultancy WSP has praised his staff for coping with the changes to work patterns due to Coronavirus, as he announces a small rise in first-quarter profits. “The resilience our people have demonstrated as they transitioned almost immediately to a new way of working has been remarkable,” said Alexandre L’Heureux, […]
Consultancies support Coronavirus “unsung heroes”
A joint venture between leading transport businesses Thales and WSP has created a new web page to provide the latest updates for the UK’s long distance hauliers. The companies’ joint venture Network Information Services which supports Highways England, gives the status of motorway service areas and other roadside stops on the strategic road network. “It […]
