Six years ago, Toppesfield chose Re-flow Field Management to unlock a digital flow of data between their sites and offices – and to put an end to waiting for documents to be delivered (and the frustration that caused). Now, their forms are digitised, accessible on-site through an app, and instantly uploaded to the office when they’re completed – that’s site diaries, daily job briefings, CVIs, NCRs, checks, near-hits, site inspections, safety audits, and more. But the story of

The total number of penalties handed out by the capital's 32 boroughs, the City of London and TfL has increased by about 13.5 per cent since last year and 70 per cent since 2010 Nearly 10 million fines were slapped on motorists in London last year, prompting claims that local councils and Transport for London use them as “money-making exercises”. New figures reveal that a record 9,462,185 penalties were issued to commuters who failed to adhere to parking, bus and traffic regu

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a major tender to modernise bus and Metrolink shelters as part of the ongoing development of the Bee Network. The initiative aims to enhance the passenger waiting experience while unlocking significant advertising opportunities across the city region. The tender, which combines advertising rights across multiple transport modes under a single authority, is the first of its kind in the UK . It presents a £399 million commerc

France’s A10 is the world’s first highway where electric cars can charge while in motion In a European first, a section of France’s A10 motorway, southwest of Paris, has been fitted with a dynamic inductive charging system that allows electric vehicles to charge while driving. The groundbreaking pilot, known as “Charge as You Drive,” represents a significant step forward in the move toward large-scale transport electrification. The 1.5-kilometre test stretch of road enables

A member of the LTC youth ambassador forum; Cherie Leavy, skills, education and employment lead for the LTC, Lord Blunkett, and Lauren Sullivan, MP for Faversham, discussed what the new skills hub has to offer during the opening A new construction skills hub has opened in Gravesend to help local people gain the skills needed to build the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) — one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. The 14.5-mile (23km) route, estimated to cost £10 billion , w

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new road safety campaign titled ‘Take Another Look, Not a Life’, aimed at changing driver behaviour and preventing deaths and serious injuries among cyclists and motorcyclists on the capital’s roads. Developed by VCCP in collaboration with WPP Media’s Wavemaker UK , the campaign urges drivers to take an extra moment to check for riders—challenging the perception that cyclists and motorcyclists “come out of nowhere.” Research shows th

A major road improvement scheme designed to tackle a long-standing congestion point on one of Somerset’s key transport routes has been recognised at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South West Civil Engineering Awards 2025, held in association with Kier BAM. The £155 million A303 Sparkford to Ilchester dualling scheme , delivered by National Highways and contractor Galliford Try , received the Showcase Award — the event’s most prestigious honour. The project upgrade

Extensive repair works have begun on the A90 between St Ann’s and Keithock, with road restrictions set to remain in place until 19 December. The latest scheme focuses on one of Scotland’s most frequently repaired road sections — the Brechin bypass — as part of continuing efforts to address its long-standing surface issues. Contractors have started what has been described as “more extensive” maintenance on the northbound section of the Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway , w

Transport for London (TfL) and London’s boroughs have published new data highlighting the progress made across the capital’s streets between April 2024 and April 2025 , as part of ongoing efforts to create safer, healthier, and more sustainable urban environments . During this period, £80.85 million of TfL’s Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding supported borough-led projects aimed at enhancing walking and cycling infrastructure, reducing road danger, improving air quali

Lancashire County Council is considering measures to reduce the impact of roadworks on the county’s busiest routes, with a Lane Rental Scheme under serious review. The government-backed initiative is designed to minimise disruption caused by roadworks on key roads during peak travel times . Under such a scheme, companies carrying out works would pay a daily charge for each day they occupy a section of road during peak hours, while no charge would apply for off-peak work. T

Despite repeated calls to make the road safer - and Welsh Government funded schemes and studies - the numbers don't lie A notoriously dangerous stretch of Welsh road has a “serious safety problem” which statistics prove is actually getting worse, not better, despite promised action from the Welsh Government . The A48 between Carmarthen and Pont Abraham in Carmarthenshire is just 15 miles long but has become known in west Wales as a crash hotspot which, on average, sees a cra

Wandsworth Council is addressing ongoing traffic issues around Putney High Street and surrounding roads in partnership with Transport for London (TfL) , following monitoring of congestion levels and feedback from local residents. The council acknowledges that traffic and journey times have been higher than anticipated following recent works aimed at improving pedestrian and cycling safety , and is committed to listening to residents and making necessary improvements. Exter

The types, locations and causes of cycling "near misses" in London have been mapped using helmet-mounted cameras and GPS devices to track commuter journeys, in a new study from UCL researchers that provides valuable data for improving road safety. The study, published in Accident Analysis and Prevention , is the first to combine real-time verbal reporting of incidents with panoramic video footage and GPS data to understand the behavioral and environmental factors contributing

A temporary congestion charge will come into effect in Oxford on Tuesday, 29 October, as part of Oxfordshire County Council’s efforts to ease traffic levels in the city while Botley Road remains closed. The measure has been introduced to help manage congestion until the planned traffic filter trial can begin. The temporary scheme will operate across six designated routes within Oxford. Vehicles with valid permits —including those held by residents, carers, traders, and blue

Employees at Bear Scotland responsible for maintaining key trunk roads, including the A9, have achieved union recognition and a pay increase of up to 7.25% following a dispute over pay and working conditions. Unite the Union confirmed on 27 October that its members based in Inverness had voted in favour of industrial action before the company reached a deal offering voluntary union recognition. The new agreement brings the pay dispute to an end and includes accelerated pay

Some residents are concerned with the proposed changes to the stretch National Highways has revealed its plans to tackle ongoing safety issues between Kennards House and Five Lanes on the A30. Last autumn, the organisation, which is responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the country’s roads, revealed its proposals for a series of safety improvements along the stretch of the A30. It came after it received major attention following a series of life-changing and fata