Assured and Safe Restoration of the 180-Year-Old Ouse Valley Viaduct

Our Rail Service teams have successfully completed a year long project restoring defective stonework and bricks on 8 arches across Ouse Valley Viaduct, near Haywards heath. Built in 1841, this 450-metre-long structure, often hailed as “the most elegant viaduct in Britain,” had deteriorated over time. Our work focused on replacing 2,600 bricks and 40 tonnes…

Our multi discipline teams collaborate together to successfully deliver improvement works at West Drayton Station, two weeks ahead of schedule

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the West Drayton Station Access Road Renewal project, delivered on behalf of Network Rail Wales & Western. The project was completed safely and two weeks ahead of schedule. As part of our Wales and Western Renewals Programme, the project included extensive highway improvements, new drainage systems,…

Bringing festive joy to communities in which we work

In the lead-up to Christmas, many of our people and teams generously gave their time to deliver social value including donation of essential items to support local communities across the UK. Their efforts helped ensure a joyful festive season for the areas where we work. Thank you to everyone involved for giving up your time…

Start of A1331 phase one works marked with ground-breaking event

We recently came together with representatives from our customer, Essex County Council, a local MP and other key partners to celebrate the first spade in the ground, on the A1331 project Colchester to mark the start of construction for a key link road to support growth in the area. Funded as part of a £99…

Celebrating our Highways Heroes

Congratulations to our colleagues Clive Hemmings, Regional Civil Engineering, Senior Site Agent, Reece Kazi, Regional Civil Engineering, Groundworker, Keith Batcheldor, Electrical Engineer, VVB who all received a personal impact medal at the Highways Heroes Awards ceremony, which was held at London Hilton on Park Lane on 28th November The awards recognise individuals who have gone above…

Octavius leave a lasting legacy at Sunnyside Rural Trust charity

Following a three-week leaving a legacy transformational project we are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our first transformational project at Sunnyside Rural Trust, a Hertfordshire-based charity and social enterprise. Over the course of three weeks in October 2024, we transformed the Northchurch facility’s car park into a safer, more accessible space, creating a…

Financial wellbeing over this festive period

The holiday season is a time for celebration, giving, and creating memories with loved ones. However, it’s also a time when many people feel financial strain, with the cost of gifts, food, and social events. Managing your financial wellbeing at Christmas can make a huge difference, leaving you to enjoy the festivities without stress. Here…

Swanley Interchange Strengthened Ahead of Schedule with Cutting-Edge Carbon Fibre Rod Solution

We have successfully completed the strengthening west bridge at Swanley Interchange, reopening the road to the traveling public five days ahead of schedule, without accident or incident. This marks the completion of the Swanley Interchange strengthening project. The works also included re-waterproofing the bridge deck, resurfacing the carriageway and reinstating the lane markings. The Swanley…