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New IHE President Darren Capes brings focus on 'evolving technology'

Darren Capes has taken the reins from Katharine Kelly as President of the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

New IHE President Darren Capes brings focus on 'evolving technology'

Darren Capes has taken the reins from Katharine Kelly as President of the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

National Highways and Cambridge University take bold step into 'Future Roads'

An AI-enabled pavement assessment tool, digital twins, flood resilience tools and new low-carbon and recycled road materials are among the recent innovations from the Road Research Alliance (RRA).

Jupp appointed new Kier Highways MD

Kier has appointed Barry Jupp as managing director of the highways business within its wider infrastructure division.

Hi-Way Service acquired by SWARCO

SWARCO’s road markings division has acquired Hi-Way Services.

COMMENT AND ANALYSIS

RIS 3 needs to go 'special delivery'

Marie-Claude Hemming, policy director at the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, discusses the delivery challenges around the third road investment strategy (RIS 3).

Analysis: Running out of road?

Neil Leake, national technical manager at Holcim UK, explores the value of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and argues that uptake is essential for reliable network maintenance.

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