The benefit of field management software like Re-flow over bespoke systems is that it keeps on evolving and improving. Feature requests that come from one client are made available for others. Re-flow 1.9 is released Each Re-flow update, large and small, is driven by the needs of clients and the trends and challenges that affect the industry as a whole. Re-flow 1.9 brings enhancements designed to build on the digital foundations already aiding thousands of users across the UK

Costain has been appointed to deliver the next wave of major road improvements under the Eastern Highways Alliance Framework 4 (EHF4). The framework covers a broad range of civil engineering and infrastructure works across the East of England, including highway maintenance, resurfacing, asset management, and structural projects such as bridges, subways, and new cycle routes. Costain has earned a place on Lot 3 , which focuses on schemes valued at over £30 million . The enti

Network Plus, a leading UK utility & infrastructure services provider, has today announced the acquisition of Claret Civil Engineering Ltd (Claret), a specialist wastewater and civil engineering contractor, headquartered in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.  Claret brings over 30 years of experience delivering turnkey solutions across the water, wastewater, and wider infrastructure sectors. Established in 1994, the Business expands upon Network Plus’s existing wastewater capability i

The section of the A592 in Cumbria is expected to be closed for months A warning has been issued to motorists to avoid a severely damaged road which is expected to be closed for months. The A592 was shut at Kirkstone Pass, between Troutbeck and Kirkstone Inn, on Wednesday after a landslip. Peter Thornton, cabinet member for highways at Westmorland and Furness Council, urged motorists to avoid going to look at the damage, to prevent congestion at the narrow and steep road. "Th

Cutting edge kit is being used to keep Middlesbrough’s network of roads and gullies clear and safe. A town-wide programme of gully cleaning and road sweeping is under way to improve local drainage, road safety and environmental cleanliness across the borough. The approach will help to reduce surface water after rain, ensuring key routes remain clear and making travel easier. All gullies will be cleaned to reduce silt build-up, helping to prevent flooding, protect infrastructu

Cumberland Council is removing trees which have been infected with ash dieback Trees growing near roads are to be cut down in response to the spread of ash dieback. Cumberland Council has found several areas where ash trees have been infected with the disease and need maintenance or removal. Ash dieback poses a safety risk to drivers as it causes the trees to become brittle, meaning they can fall or shatter without warning. The council said felling trees was a "last resort" a

A man who punched and racially abused road workers and spat a police officer while claiming to be HIV positive has been jailed for a year. Kieron Wright, 32, of Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, pleaded guilty to eight charges following the assault at roadworks on Handford Road on 8 October. During his sentencing, Ipswich Magistrates' Court heard Wright used derogatory and racist language toward the workers and officers feared for their health after being spat at. The court heard how

Transport for London (TfL) has announced a revised schedule for the renewal of the Gallows Corner flyover, confirming that the major refurbishment project is now expected to be completed by spring 2026. Under the new plan, the flyover will reopen to general traffic first , followed shortly after by the full reopening of the roundabout and surrounding roads. For now, the junction remains closed to all vehicles except emergency services, black cabs, and TfL buses as work conti

Transport for London (TfL) engineers have been carrying out urgent inspections on the Croydon Flyover this week, confirming that the 60-year-old structure “requires refurbishment.” Sections of the Wandle Road surface car park , located beneath the flyover, were closed while surveys took place. Although the closure was initially scheduled for just two days, it extended throughout the week, with TfL expecting to finish its investigation work by the end of today. Longstanding S

A project to resurface a stretch of road in East Anglia – using recycled materials and electric machinery – is smashing low carbon targets.  National Highways tasked its contractors Heidelberg Materials and WSP to deliver resurfacing of the A47 between Acle and Great Yarmouth, in a low carbon way.   The result is a new structural layer of the road that's made from more than 90 per cent recycled materials. Typically, pavement layers use much less recycled or reclaimed asphalt

Esh Construction and Octavius Infrastructure have been named among eight contractors appointed to the second phase of YORhub’s YORcivil Major Works framework — marking their first inclusion in the programme. Other newcomers joining the framework for its latest iteration include Bam Nuttall and Jackson Civil Engineering. Returning for another term are Aureos Infrastructure Services, Galliford Try Infrastructure, John Graham Construction, and John Sisk & Son. Meanwhile, four fi

The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has launched its new report ‘ Overcoming the barriers to implementing active travel schemes ’ at its annual learned society lecture.  This brand-new research highlights the benefits of active travel (walking, wheeling and cycling), identifies key challenges, and outlines CIHT’s recommendations for unlocking its full potential across health, transport, and planning sectors. Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT sa

Traffic islands in Wolverhampton have been given a makeover as part of works to improve potholes in the region. Resurfacing work has been carried out on the Bilston High Street, Black Country Route and Coseley Road islands, in Bilston, by City of Wolverhampton Council. The cost of the work has been taken from the £2m the council received through West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for highways improvements, with more roads set to undergo resurfacing work. Council leader S

The High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project was initially pitched as the UK’s answer to modern, efficient transport—a high-speed link connecting London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds. It promised reduced journey times, regional economic growth, and a 21st-century backbone for Britain’s rail network. Yet nearly two decades after its conception, HS2 increasingly resembles a vanity project for politicians , plagued by soaring costs, public criticism, and questionable returns. The Vi

The Thames Tideway Tunnel , often described as London’s “super sewer,” is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe. Designed to reduce sewage overflow into the River Thames, the project represents a significant engineering feat, involving a 25-kilometre tunnel running beneath London and connecting numerous wastewater treatment plants. The tunnel, costing over £4 billion, has captured the attention of policymakers, engineers, and environmentalists alike. Yet beyond

Wiltshire Council has added a third Bobcat machine to fix more potholes and repair more roads across the county, further strengthening its commitment to improving road infrastructure Bobcats can remove large areas of damaged road surface in just minutes, which enables the teams on site to then complete the repairs, while the Bobcat moves on to the next site and the next job. This helps to keep disruption to a minimum and also enables the teams to repair more roads. Using a Bo