(Raj Turna and Nigel Tonks) BBS are pleased to announce that Gill Civil Engineering have attained Full Licensee status following the successful completion of an Area 2 concrete barrier scheme on the M5. December proved to be a successful month … [Read more...]
Government details more of £3bn local roads package
Construction Enquirer reports on Transport Minister Chris Grayling's spending plan ... Towns and cities across the country are set to benefit from £3bn worth of investment on improving roads in a boost for motorists. Government releases £50m … [Read more...]
Boost for Roads
The Autumn Statement has seen a big boost to road expenditure, with a commensurate increase in opportunities for new Concrete barrier construction. The highlights are; £1.1bn extra investment in English local transport networks £220m to … [Read more...]
Highways UK 2016
Come and visit us at stand A27. BBS Barriers are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at Highways UK 2016 at NEC Birmingham on 16th & 17th November. The show will consist of Keynotes, exhibition and exhibitor events, Industry … [Read more...]
PRESSURE ON CHANCELLOR TO SPEND ON ROADS
The Sunday Times, 23/10/16, publicised a major article urging more spend on roads to boost the economy. Extracts are shown below:- While investment in the expansion of London airports, the HS2 rail link and the Hinkley Point nuclear power … [Read more...]
M4 Smart motorway to utilise concrete barriers
Following Government development consent, the construction of a section of Smart motorway between Heathrow and Reading is now due to start before March 2017, with expected completion in 2021/22. The £800m scheme will see an upgrade to the busy … [Read more...]
Q3 start for A487 by-pass Project.
After winning an early contractor involvement contract for £65.5m in early 2015, Balfour Beatty’s joint venture with Jones Bros Ruthin (Civil Engineering) is now hoping for an Autumn 2017 start on its A487 Caernarfon to Bontnewydd By-pass … [Read more...]
BBC highlight the resurgence of Vehicle-borne threats
In light of the recent terror attacks in Nice, the BBC’s Home Affairs Correspondent, Dominic Casciani has emphasized the need to protect our public spaces and critical infrastructure. As proprietary providers of in-situ perimeter security designs, … [Read more...]
Protection of Infrastructure – Engineers and Technicians urged to take Responsibility
During the launch of new guidance on security at the House of Commons last month senior construction industry professionals were advised that protection of infrastructure against threats must become the responsibility of all engineers and … [Read more...]
Steel Barriers Breached Again
In June 2016 there were two serious accidents involving HGV’s demolishing steel barrier on the M40 and M6. These serve to remind all involved in highway safety of the importance of rapidly replacing old steel barrier with concrete. Ironically the … [Read more...]