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Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is delighted to announce its annual two-day conference and exhibition will take place in Manchester on the 3-4 October...
Almost all of us use the motorway network as part of our travels across the country and as Smart Motorways are continuing to be rolled out, we are all developing opinions...
This yearβs National Homebuilding & Renovating Show will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 28 to 31 March 2019. The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is...
J D Forktrucks, based in Newtownabbey Northern Ireland has recently completed a deal with leading Enniskillen based, precast concrete products manufacturer, Tracey Concre...
Network Rail has launched a public exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) showcasing the best footbridge designs that were submitted as entries to...
Breaking with tradition, Bridgwater based BCL Groundworks Ltd has opted for four Volvo reduced swing excavators for the first time, having considered third-party recommen...
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new four-year contract by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Ireland. The contract covers both the maintenance and de...
The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) believes that the lack of any mention of investment in the local road network in yesterdayβs Spring Statement undermines th...
This yearβs Institute of Quarrying (IQ) study tour for students from the University of Derbyβs Centre for Mineral Products runs from 18-22 March 2019 and takes in a numbe...
The British public feels the public transport sector does not meet its expectations of modernisation and functionality, according to new research commissioned by Fujitsu....
Businesses who innovate and develop new products, services and processes β generally put themselves ahead of competitors and are in a better position to adapt to any chan...
A knee-high robot that marks white lines accurately and at high speed; innovative paint that can deal with the road surface at level crossings; a ride-on road marker that...
Highways Englandβs work to tap into the nationβs history while delivering huge road improvements has received national recognition.Β In a public vote, the archaeological w...
Shropshire based Ridgway Rentals has announce a significant expansion in the number of JCB telehandlers they have available to hire or purchase.Β Due to popular demand, Ri...
Leading manufacturer of ITS product solutions, AGD Systems Limited, has acquired Radix Traffic Limited as part of its ambitious plans for growth. Radix, which is based in...
The railway between Taunton and Exeter St Davidβs has reopened after a three-week closure thanks to Ivy and Holly the robots who helped carry out vital maintenance work i...
For this yearβs Wild About Gardens challenge, The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are calling on people to put in a pond. From mini container po...
Eurovia Contracting Southβs CCTV division will install a new high-tech digital system across Dover, Deal and Sandwich after being awarded a Β£280,000 contract that will al...
ALE has designed bespoke equipment to complete the jacking, transportation and installation of a fragile Second World War rescue vessel, Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497, in...
New government proposals to force utility companies to maintain roads for five years after digging them up have been welcomed by the Road Surface Treatments Association...
Intelligent transport system (ITS) solution providers, MVIS and Bartco UK, have further cemented their reputation for quality service, becoming two of the first companies...
The wait is over! This yearβs Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition opened for entries on Monday 4th March. Every year, Screwfix searches for the best up-and-coming trade...
Sweeping new reforms to how railway projects are run β cutting cost, internal bureaucracy and red tape β are making Britainβs railways more attractive commercially to inv...
EFFORTS to encourage commuters to shun their cars in favour of bikes is putting lives at risk, with new research revealing the alarming extent of the UKβs pothole problem...
Investment of more than a billion pounds in the A66 from Cumbria, through County Durham and into North Yorkshire will move a step closer in May as Highways England begins...
Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann is continuing to invest in the next generation of industry experts after recruiting electrical apprentice Si...
CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy have announced the launch of their new Working with Wildlife mobile app to identify protected species, which is now available as a free...
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock, Jackie Doyle-Price, has today officially opened PolyBitumens, the new state-of-the-art production plant in Thurrock, which represen...
This National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), Network Rail Wales and Borders is calling for people to join its award-winning apprenticeship scheme, as it embarks on its...
Leading equipment manufacturer Morris Site Machinery has been awarded βTrusted Supplierβ status in recognition of its quality and commitment to best practice. The Hire In...
Are you excited about engineering, passionate about learning and want to work as part of a team to transform Britainβs rail network? If so, an apprenticeship at Network R...
MPQC are not only apprenticeship experts in the Mineral Extractives industry but the organisation also uses apprenticeships itself to recruit new talent. We hear from the...
Work will start later this month to install new lifts, ramps and a footbridge at Stechford station to ensure step-free access across all three platforms for the first tim...
The national search is now on for champions in design and construction health and safety risk management. The annual awards of the Association for Project Safety [APS] ai...
Highways England has called on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce littering levels on the nation’s motorways.Β Litter presents a serious safety risk b...
Roadside engineers tasked with installing wireless vehicle detection can now benefit from free CPD-accredited training. Clearview Intelligence is offering the new half-da...
British businesses importing goods from the EU should consider applying for and using Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) to prepare for Brexit and avoid huge delays...
Network Rail and Innovate UK are pleased to announce Costain Limited, Graffica Limited, PEAN Technologies Limited and Plume Rail Limited are the winners of their collabor...
Data is big business. An article from May 2017 in The Economist described the dependency of the global economy on data flows. Whether these are being used to develop A.I....
A fleet of 24 JCB skid steers is destined for a unique working life β as the stars of a childrenβs theme park. The JCB135 skid steer loaders are being enlisted for duty o...
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