Tilbury Douglas has reported strong financial growth after continuing to focus on lower-risk public sector projects and tighter operational discipline across its business. The contractor increased gross revenue, including inter-group trading, by 12% to £692 million during 2025, while consolidated revenue rose by 11% to £600 million. Pre-tax profit also saw significant improvement, climbing 27% to almost £15 million, with operating margins increasing from 2.1% to 2.4%. The com

Re-flow’s PAS 2080 module for carbon management, an add-on to the field management software, is designed to anchor carbon reporting directly to live operations – using the data teams already generate as work is planned, delivered, and completed. Find out more at the CBS Arena, Coventry, Stand C25 (21–22 May). The challenge: finding carbon management solutions that actually fit your business For highways organisations looking for a carbon management solution, the challenge is

A tree surgeon suffered life-threatening injuries after a mobile lighting tower came into contact with an overhead power line during overnight road maintenance work near Royal Wootton Bassett. The incident happened shortly after midnight on 19 January 2024 while a three-person team was carrying out hedge maintenance along the A3102, which was being used as a diversion route for the M4. Joshua Pocknell, 26, was moving a mobile lighting tower when it struck an overhead electric

Turner & Townsend has appointed former Royal Mail chief executive Emma Gilthorpe to a newly created senior leadership role focused on transformation, technology and future growth. Gilthorpe joins the consultancy as Chief Transformation Officer, where she will oversee global transformation initiatives, including the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies across the business. The appointment forms part of Turner & Townsend’s wider ambition to strengthen it

Kier has appointed a senior commercial leader from Costain as part of efforts to strengthen its infrastructure division and enhance its capability across major projects. Craig Message has joined Kier Infrastructure as Commercial Director after spending almost 15 years at Costain, where he progressed through a number of senior commercial and leadership roles, most recently serving as Commercial Director for the company’s water sector operations. His appointment brings signific

A coordinated partnership operation is continuing to tackle criminality and antisocial behaviour across Greater Manchester’s rail network, with agencies working together to improve safety for passengers and local communities. As part of ongoing activity linked to Operation Vulcan, officers from Greater Manchester Police joined colleagues from British Transport Police, rail operators and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for a recent day of action focused on stations and

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has chosen Yutraffic FUSION, an adaptive traffic management system developed by Yunex Traffic, to help improve traffic flow and support more sustainable travel across the region. The deployment supports TfGM’s wider ambition to ensure that by 2040, half of all journeys in Greater Manchester are made using public transport or active travel, while preventing further growth in private vehicle traffic. Originally developed in partnership wi

Rail campaigners have questioned how major improvements to Wales’ rail network will be financed as political parties prepare for the upcoming Senedd election. Railfuture Cymru, which represents rail users across Wales and the Borders, has published a new manifesto calling for what it describes as a more reliable and passenger-focused railway system. The organisation’s Wales chair, Richard Wilcock, said Transport for Wales’ long-term ambitions highlighted an important issue ar

Schools across Shropshire are being invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help encourage more pupils to walk, cycle or scoot to school. Shropshire Council has secured a further £30,000 from Active Travel England for the third consecutive year, enabling local schools and colleges to access funding for projects that promote healthier and more sustainable journeys to and from school. Applications for the latest round of funding are open until 22 May 2026. Over the previ

Wiltshire Council has allocated £50,000 towards early-stage work on a proposed pedestrian and cycling bridge over the River Avon in Bradford on Avon, working in partnership with the town council. The planned crossing would link Bridge Street on the southern side of the river with Bridge Yard to the north, offering a safer and quieter alternative to the existing Town Bridge, which is often busy with traffic. The initial funding, provided through Active Travel England, will be

The UK’s two largest motor insurers, Aviva and Admiral, have sought to temper expectations around the rapid adoption of self-driving vehicles, suggesting that traditional car insurance will remain a core part of their businesses for many years. Their comments come as the Government closes its consultation on the regulatory framework for automated vehicles, with the first self-driving models expected to begin appearing on UK roads later this year. The Department for Transport’

Kent County Council has submitted a bid for £63 million in government funding to support two key highway schemes aimed at improving resilience and connectivity across the county. The funding application focuses on repairs to Galley Hill Road in Swanscombe, which was severely affected by a landslip in 2023, and upgrades to the A299 corridor between Whitstable and Ramsgate, a vital route serving east Kent. The council has stated that national funding will be crucial in deliveri

National Highways has selected WSP to play a leading role in delivering its water quality strategy, aimed at reducing pollution from road run-off across the strategic road network. Rainwater flowing from roads can carry contaminants such as oils, tyre particles and brake-related metals. As part of its Water Quality Plan, National Highways has committed to tackling its most significant sources of pollution by 2030. Under the new agreement, WSP will act as technical partner, wo

Teesside International Airport is set to play a central role in a new feasibility study exploring the use of autonomous freight vehicles, as part of the UK’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder programme. The study, known as Project TACTIC (Teesside Autonomous Corridor for Trade Integration and Clearance), is being led by the International Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation (iC4DTI) in partnership with transport research organisation Cenex. The six-month pr

Aurora Energy Services has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting former armed forces personnel in moving into the wind energy sector, helping them apply their existing engineering skills in a growing industry. The programme, based at Aurora’s Renewable Energy Training Centre in Inverness, is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and certifications needed to work on both onshore and offshore wind projects. The first cohort has already seen success, with t

Blakedale has officially rebranded as Northgate Highways, marking a significant step in its evolution as part of the wider Northgate Mobility brand. The move represents more than just a name change. It signals a new phase of growth, offering customers access to a broader range of services and enhanced national support, while retaining the specialist expertise and trusted relationships that have defined Blakedale’s reputation in the highways sector. Despite the rebrand, the co