News

09/07/2018

UKAS update: 06 July, 2018 The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 was enacted on 26th June, making provision for the transfer of EU law into UK law from the date that the UK leaves the EU and creating powers for the correction of any laws that will no longer operate appropriately. This includes EU Regulation […]

15/06/2018

BS EN 12966:2014 Incorporating corrigendum June 2018 We are pleased to advise that BS EN 12966:2014 was published including the National Annex and National Foreword on Tuesday, 12 June 2018.   Well done to everyone who has taken part in this process on behalf of ARTSM. This is now available through Working Group Chairs and the General […]

08/06/2018

8.6.18  :  Public views on a proposed permanent solution to avoid the need for Operation Stack will be invited during a six-week listening exercise being launched on Monday 11 June  (for more information go to highwaysindustry.com

15/05/2018

Last call for cycle and walking safety responses before DfT consultation closes on 1st June.

23/04/2018

Please find Guidance and a checklist for your use in our members area. Don’t forget this comes into force on 25th May 2018.  Further information can be found on the ICO website  

18/04/2018

23/4/18  Lincolnshire County Council is planning a bidders day ahead of inviting bids for a £762m highways maintenance framework. This will take place in Lincoln on 18 May. To book your place e-mail the council. (for further information see Highways England press) 20/4/18  Highways Indsutry.com are currently promoting “£270m Area 10 specialist highways works up for grabs”. […]

12/04/2018

12/4/18   –  Government funded research and development projects relating to CAV and self driving vehicles have now reached £180M with 73 projects identified so far.  Highways Magazine April 2018

03/04/2018

The following National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) documents have been updated during November 2018;   Scheme 8 Particular Requirements for the Application of ISO 9001:2015 for The Overseeing and / or Installation and / or Maintenance of Highway Electrical equipment and supporting works (Edition 2, November 2018) Scheme 12A/B Particular Requirements for the Application of […]

26/03/2018

Please note TSM second draft Chapter 6 is now out for peer review – documents can be found on the Members are of our website – date for end of consultation 27th April 2018  Please forward your reviews directly to [email protected] using the responses sheet. Thank you

20/03/2018

20/3/18 : HE are now in the process of reviewing documentation relating to Variable Signs and Signals.  Specifically they have identified IAN 109/8; TA 60/90; TA83/05; TA74/05; TD33/05 (this may not be a complete list).  Please contact me or your working group chair if you wish to have a copy of the comment review sheet.