Looking after the communities in which we work
At Octavius, everyone is entitled to one community day per year and unlimited project led volunteering to support our business objective of leaving a positive and lasting sustainable legacy. Check out some of the exciting activities our teams have recently been involved in below. Thank you to everyone involved for giving up your time to…
STOPThink! safety critical communications workshops help everyone get home safe
At Octavius, safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a culture. Since launching our award-winning STOPThink! programme in 2011, we’ve remained committed to fostering a mindset where everyone—colleagues, suppliers, and partners—feels empowered to think differently, make better decisions, and put safety first. Five years ago, we implemented our STOPThink! safety critical communications workshops, to reinforce our safety…
Driving safely around Heavy Good Vehicles (HGV)
National Highways have launched “Know Your Zones” campaign that focuses on driving safely around HGVs on the road. Also, highlights the importance of HGV drivers to properly check for vehicles before changing lanes. Did you know that… HGVs have four main limited visibility zones? HGVs have zones all around them, where their vision is limited,…
Updates to our Sentinel Contract of Sponsorship
Following the introduction of new requirements mandated by the recent Sentinel Scheme Rules in December 2024, we have revised our Sentinel Contract of Sponsorship to ensure the safety of our people. If you hold a sentinel card please ensure that you have completed your new contract of sponsorship. Virtual Sentinel Cards are now available. You…
Innovative robotic technology minimises disruption during Bow Arrow Bridge repairs
Our highways team have been working within the Lifecycle Framework for over 12 years, enhancing the M25—one of the busiest motorway networks in the country. Committed to continuous improvement, we focus on driving efficiencies, enhancing safety, and implementing innovations that keep traffic moving smoothly. Most importantly, we prioritise the safety of both road users and…
Women’s Health
Did you know that… Two -thirds of working women have never taken time off for period pain, including 40% of those who regularly get pain bad enough that it affects their ability to work. At Octavius, we want to inform and empower women to take responsibility for their health, understand their health options, and identify…
Two Octavius rail projects are rated gold by customer
A huge congratulations to two of our rail sites for receiving a gold rating and being recognised as a top scoring site within the Network Rail southern region Construction Route to Gold. Our E&P HV feeders team working along the Redhill to Tonbridge line achieved top scoring site for Period 9 and our Ryde Pier…
Thrive Reports – January 2025
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Service Strike
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Leg Injury Accident
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Looking after species when they awaken from hibernation
Officially spring in the UK starts in late March however, with the effects of climate change it is occurring earlier. With this in mind, please get ready for nature as it awakens from hibernation or dormancy, to ensure that our construction programmes are not delayed. Although not an exhaustive list, these protected and invasive species…
Ramadan 2025
The holy month of Ramadan commenced on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025 and is expected to end on the evening of Sunday 30 March, depending on the moon sighting. As one of the five pillars of Islam, Muslims fast for 30 days. This involves not only abstinence from eating or drinking during the…