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Just to remind you all that the consultation period for the draft EN 12767 ends 26th January.  If you have comments please get them in directly to the BSi Committee       https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2017-02505     Thanks

The Future DMRB project A consultation with main users of the DMRB was carried out and, as a result, eleven key recommendations emerged. The recommendations have been approved by the Highways England Executive with support from Transport Scotland, Transport Wales and the DRDNI (Northern Ireland). Whilst respecting the achievements of the current suite of DMRB […]

We are now pleased  to be able to offer access to BSI Standards to members via our Working Group Meetings.  The General Secretary & Working Group Chairs hold the bank of standards agreed by each Working Group under licence with BSI.  Please note, we are unable to provide copies of these documents, although we can […]

We are pleased to announce following our AGM that the subscriptions for 2018 remain at the discounted rates: Ordinary & Non voting Members – £720 – (reduced from £1400) Reduced fee : £330 (reduced from £640) (for companies with turnover below £500,000 pa.) Overseas Affiliates : £950   Initial application fee of £50

  The updated working drawing for 7202.1 is now live. The direct link to it is   https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/665088/traffic-sign-drawing-schedule-13-part-6-item-13-p7202x1.pdf  

It has come to the attention of the Association that it is no longer possible to obtain the relevant NVQ qualification required for registration to the National Highways Sector Scheme 9A (NHSS), as set out in the NHSS 9A Sector Scheme Document (SSD). The Association is well represented on the Sector Scheme Advisory Committee (SSAC), […]

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy are currently compiling a list of UK based manufacturers of Mobile Traffic Lights or any Rental / Lease companies that might import such systems and intend to engage with these companies going forward, in order to provide awareness of the obligations under RoHS regulations. Members who are involved in these products are […]

This instrument amends the Traffic Signs Regulations 2016 and the Traffic Signs Directions 2016, together cited as the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 – SI 2016/362 (“TSRGD 2016”), to correct errors and improve clarity. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1086/made

The Association, by way of representation on the National Highway Sector Scheme Liaison Committee, was made aware of Highways England’s (HE) intention to introduce a new card scheme for operatives working on the HE network. Known as the Health and Safety Passport scheme, this pilot  scheme was officially launched on the 8th November. HE hope […]

Executive Committee for 2018.  Two vacancies arose this year as a result of the rotation requirements.  A ballot has taken place and we welcome Keith Manston (Siemens) (who was re-elected) and Sean Coffey (Rennicks).  In addition we now have a new General Secretary and a Strategy & Development Officer and welcome Kealie Franklin and Lindsay […]