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Contract awards, appointments, acquisitions and company news from across the UK highways and construction supply chain.

39 articles

Road surface being treated with stone chippings and sealing materials in Galway

Surface Dressing and Sealing Treatment Extend Life of Galway Roads

Kiely Group delivers surface dressing and its Kiely Lock sealing treatment for the first time on Irish roads, extending carriageway life in Tuam Municipal District, County Galway.

September 4, 2026

Group of highways professionals recognised in the 2026 Highways Roll of Honour awards

InfrastructureBusiness

2026 Highways Roll of Honour puts people before projects

The 2026 Highways Roll of Honour recognises individuals working across UK roads, highlighting the people behind schemes rather than the projects themselves.

September 4, 2026

Road maintenance crew applying cold patch material to repair pothole on UK road

InfrastructureBusiness

Cold patches fix potholes fast but don’t last through winter

Cold-lay patching offers immediate pothole repair but rarely prevents recurrence. UK highway teams stress the need for cut-out and reinstatement to keep roads safe long term.

September 3, 2026

Construction work on the new access road at Charlotte’s Kids’ Village in Wychnor, Staffordshire

InfrastructureBusiness

New access road under construction at Charlotte’s Kids’ Village in Wychnor

Crown Highways begins building a new access road at Charlotte’s Kids’ Village in Wychnor, enhancing safe arrival and future operations at the UK’s first holiday village for seriously ill children.

September 1, 2026

Construction site team using mobile devices for real-time field management across multiple groundworks locations

InnovationBusiness

Five Ways Real-Time Field Management Transformed MJL’s Groundworks Sites

MJL Group uses Re-flow Field Management software to capture live site activity, improve quality checks, detect issues sooner and reduce admin across 50 UK groundworks projects.

August 28, 2026

Public notice displayed on a community board in Littlehampton about upcoming road closures

InfrastructureBusiness

Legal notices signal road changes in Littlehampton weeks before work starts

Temporary Traffic Orders and planning consultations in Littlehampton set road closures and traffic management weeks ahead. Early public comments influence local highway changes.

August 26, 2026

A 15-acre woodland site near Brighton offered for auction by National Highways

InfrastructureBusiness

National Highways puts 15-acre woodland near Brighton up for auction

National Highways is auctioning 15 acres of woodland near Brighton no longer needed for road improvements. The sale highlights how land is managed once schemes conclude.

August 25, 2026

Portsmouth road with visible wear and repair work delayed due to budget constraints

InfrastructureBusiness

£180m Budget Gap Threatens Portsmouth Road Repairs

Portsmouth City Council’s £179.7m funding shortfall over four years places road repairs alongside buses and libraries at risk, highlighting how highways maintenance depends on wider budget decisions.

August 24, 2026

Construction machinery working on access roads at Carno III wind farm site in Powys

InfrastructureBusiness

£46.5m contract shows heavy civils start before turbine construction at Carno III

A £46.5m contract for roads and infrastructure at Powys’ Carno III wind farm highlights the scale and complexity of groundwork needed before turbine installation begins.

August 21, 2026

Exterior view of WJ Group’s new depot building near Chesterfield featuring company signage

BusinessInfrastructure

Two new depots increase WJ Group’s regional capacity and specialist support

WJ Group opens depots near Chesterfield and Stoke to boost operational capacity and support specialist ITS technology services as part of its UK expansion.

August 20, 2026

Amey team managing facilities for National Highways strategic road network

InfrastructureBusiness

Amey extends facilities management contract with National Highways by one year

Amey continues to manage facilities across National Highways’ estate, supporting safe and compliant operation of England’s strategic road network for another year.

August 18, 2026

Damaged company vehicle by a pothole on a UK road causing downtime for business drivers

InfrastructureBusiness

46% of UK business drivers had company vehicles off road due to pothole damage

Almost half of UK business drivers say pothole damage put company vehicles out of service last year. Fleets face costly downtime as deliveries and jobs are delayed on local roads.

August 14, 2026

InnovationBusiness

How Jointline Unified Operations Across Divisions with Re-flow Software

How Jointline used Re-flow software to unify processes across divisions, cutting paperwork by 70% and improving compliance.

August 11, 2026

InfrastructureBusiness

North Yorkshire Council Takes Legal Action Over Road Funding Dispute

North Yorkshire Council launches legal action against government road funding allocations, claiming the formula undervalues rural road networks.

August 10, 2026

BusinessInnovation

Multevo Appointed as Specialist Mercedes-Benz Unimog Dealer for Highways

Multevo appointed as specialist Mercedes-Benz Unimog dealer, expanding the UK highways maintenance vehicle network.

August 7, 2026

InfrastructureBusiness

Shropshire Extends £150M Kier Highways Partnership for Seven More Years

Shropshire Council extends £150 million highways partnership with Kier after delivering 15% pothole reduction and improved road conditions.

August 6, 2026

InfrastructureBusiness

MPs Tour King Highway HQ to Address UK Manufacturing Challenges

MPs visit King Highway HQ to discuss rising costs, skills shortages, and challenges facing UK highways manufacturing SMEs.

August 5, 2026

InfrastructureBusiness

Nottinghamshire Deploys Extra Crews to Tackle 5,000+ Pothole Backlog

Nottinghamshire deploys six extra crews and £3M emergency funding, repairing 5,000+ potholes since March.

August 3, 2026

Neil Sampson speaking at a Torquay Group event marking his first 100 days as leader

BusinessInnovation

New Leadership Sets Course for Torquay Group’s Next Chapter

After 100 days at the helm, Neil Sampson outlines his approach to guiding Torquay Group through its next phase of growth and development.

July 30, 2026

Construction workers engaged in a mental health awareness training session on site

SafetyBusiness

TLS Group reinforces mental health support with Mates in Mind and Lighthouse Club partnerships

TLS Group has become an official supporter of mental health charities Mates in Mind and Lighthouse Club to improve wellbeing across its workforce and supply chain.

July 27, 2026

TMCA logos displayed on traffic management company vehicles reflecting updated membership structure

BusinessInfrastructure

Old TMCA logos no longer valid as membership structure changes

The Traffic Management Contractors Association has updated its membership model and logos. Organisations should ensure they use current branding to reflect valid TMCA membership.

July 26, 2026

Group of new team members joining Chellan in highways and infrastructure sector

BusinessInfrastructure

Four new members join Chellan as team expands

Chellan has expanded its workforce by recruiting four new team members following sustained growth, increasing capacity to meet rising demand.

July 26, 2026

Worksop Town FC players Garry and Kyle Housley with Coeval sponsorship banners

InnovationBusiness

Father and Son Backed by Coeval at Historic Worksop Town FC

Coeval extends sponsorship to Garry and Kyle Housley at Worksop Town FC, highlighting essential behind-the-scenes roles at one of Britain’s oldest football clubs.

July 23, 2026

Exterior view of Roadway Traffic Management's Midlands depot with yard and storage facilities

InfrastructureBusiness

Midlands depot cuts traffic management response times across central England

Roadway Traffic Management has opened a new depot in the Midlands, improving access and reducing mobilisation times for projects across central England.

July 13, 2026

Wille multi-purpose loader with attachments operating on a UK construction site

InfrastructureBusiness

Six Wille Multi-Purpose Loaders Arrive in UK for Year-Round Work

Multevo becomes UK exclusive distributor for Finland-built Wille multi-purpose loaders, offering compact, manoeuvrable machines with three attachment points and road-legal transport for diverse highway and grounds tasks.

July 8, 2026

THS Training team collaborating on construction training initiatives

InfrastructureBusiness

THS Training joins Highways & Construction Training Association

THS Training has joined the Highways & Construction Training Association to deepen its role in improving skills and standards across UK highways and construction sectors.

July 4, 2026

Portrait of Matthew Tearney, new SHIMPAC sales manager for northern UK regions

BusinessInnovation

SHIMPAC® expands UK sales team with northern appointment

SHIMPAC® strengthens its northern UK presence by appointing Matthew Tearney as sales manager for the North of England and Scotland, bringing decades of sector experience.

June 21, 2026

Crown Highways team celebrating award wins at UK highways industry event

InfrastructureBusiness

Three UK Awards Highlight Crown Highways’ Project Delivery and Community Support

Crown Highways supports regional business awards and gains recognition for project safety and customer commitment across UK roads infrastructure in 2026.

June 20, 2026

Multevo team standing with Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicle in Lancashire

BusinessInfrastructure

Sixth Specialist Unimog Dealer Joins UK Sales Network

Lancashire firm Multevo becomes the sixth Specialist Unimog Sales Dealer in the UK, expanding unmatched off-road vehicle sales and support across key public sector markets.

June 18, 2026

Eight Crown Highways staff sleeping outdoors at National Highways depot for veterans’ charity event

InfrastructureBusiness

Eight Crown Highways Staff Sleep Outdoors to Raise Funds for Veterans’ Homes

Crown Highways teams spent nights outdoors to raise awareness and funds for veterans facing homelessness. The Great Tommy Sleep Out supports RBVE’s Homes for Veterans programme.

June 12, 2026

Portrait of Neil Sampson, the new CEO of Torquay Group, announcing leadership change

BusinessInnovation

New CEO appointed as Torquay Group enters next development phase

Torquay Group names Neil Sampson CEO following Scott Paton’s departure, aiming to strengthen collaboration and build on existing foundations across UK and Australian businesses.

June 12, 2026

MAC Surfacing team working together on site demonstrating company values and teamwork

BusinessInfrastructure

How MAC Surfacing’s Values Shape Every Project and Team

MAC Surfacing relies on a clear set of values rooted in its family business origins. These guide leadership, site activity and client relationships on UK highways projects.

June 10, 2026

Multevo team celebrating award at Red Rose ceremony in Blackpool

BusinessInfrastructure

Multevo wins Lancashire Business View Award at Red Rose ceremony

Multevo was named Lancashire Business View Award winner at the Red Rose Awards, recognising rapid growth and expanded highways and infrastructure services in Lancashire.

June 9, 2026

Screenshot of the TrafficManagementJobs.co.uk specialist recruitment platform interface

InnovationBusiness

Specialist Platform Cuts Recruitment Waste in Traffic Management

TrafficManagementJobs.co.uk offers a structured, qualifications-focused approach to sourcing traffic management operatives, tackling high turnover and compliance risks in the UK highways sector.

June 8, 2026

Gordon Stitt appointed as Coeval Operations Director returning to the company

BusinessInnovation

Coeval Strengthens Leadership with Gordon Stitt’s Return as Operations Director

Gordon Stitt returns to Coeval as Operations Director after four years away, bringing sector experience to support growth and delivery of intelligent road safety systems.

June 3, 2026

Website homepage of TrafficManagementJobs.co.uk showing job listings in traffic management sector

InnovationBusiness

TrafficManagementJobs.co.uk creates focused recruitment platform for UK traffic management

TrafficManagementJobs.co.uk offers a dedicated UK platform for hiring, career development, and training in traffic management, addressing fragmented recruitment and skills shortages.

June 2, 2026

Portrait of Chris Southgate, new appointed CEO of WJ Group starting 2026

BusinessInnovation

WJ Group appoints new CEO to lead next growth phase

Chris Southgate will take over as CEO of WJ Group later this year, succeeding founder Wayne Johnston, who will focus on innovation and international strategy.

May 28, 2026

Quantity Surveyor reviewing surface treatment project documents on site

InfrastructureBusiness

Experienced Quantity Surveyor wanted for surface treatment projects

Kiely Group is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of surface treatment projects, ensuring efficient and profitable delivery on UK roadworks.

May 25, 2026

Screenshot of TrafficManagementJobs.co.uk homepage showing UK traffic management job listings

InnovationBusiness

New UK Platform Cuts Traffic Management Recruitment to One Site

TrafficManagementJobs.co.uk offers a single, focused job site dedicated to UK traffic management roles, addressing long-standing recruitment challenges with role-specific profiles and application tracking.

May 21, 2026