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...]
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...]
Shake up Proposed for England’s Major Road Network
Strategic roads (including motorways) serve England well. However a new report will argue their focus is narrow, representing just 2% of carriageways across the country covering less than 7100 km. This long awaited study prepared by renowned … [Read more...]
A-one+ retains Yorkshire asset support contract in £450m deal
A-one+, a joint venture of Halcrow, Colas and Costain has had its contract renewed to look after motorways and trunk roads in Highways England’s Area 12, Yorkshire and Humberside. The new asset support contract, which runs for five years from 7th … [Read more...]
UK Security Expo 2016
BBS were pleased to attend the launch reception for the UK Security Expo held at the House of Commons at the request of Rt Hon. Baroness Symons, who acknowledged “the longstanding desire for the UK to host a major-scale flagship event that … [Read more...]
Gill Civil obtain Provisonal CSB License
BBS have welcomed Gill Civil to their portfolio of Licensed Installers of In-situ Concrete Step Barrier. Part of the Gill House Group, under the stewardship of Raj Gill, they are no strangers to slipforming with many years experience as a leading … [Read more...]