Transportation Professional

Transportation Professional is the official magazine of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation. It is recognized as the most widely read publication in the UK's highways and transportation industry.

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New courses launched for job Interview success

1 month ago | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

Two courses have been added to CIHT Learn, the Institution’s e-learning portal that helps industry engineers and professionals gain skills and build professional development. Both written by recruitment specialist Carrington West, the courses look at the importance of interviews, that vital first chance that both sides have to make a strong impression.
Five reasons to attend the Emerging Professionals Conference

1 month ago | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

The CIHT Emerging Professionals Conference (EPC), this year taking place on 9 April at Aston University, has evolved since it debuted as the Young Professionals Conference in 2018. This year, more than ever, it is a must-attend event for those starting out in the highways and transportation worlds.
Top five digital skills needed named by CIHT

1 month ago | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

As a Lecturer in Transport Engineering and Planning at the University of Salford, not to mention a CIHT Technical Champion, Kateryna Kryshkevych has a lot of experience in the area of digital skills for transport professionals. She was also part of the CIHT’s Digital Skills Working Group, a 12-strong group comprising Technical Champions and Emerging Professionals within CIHT.
Government agency: ‘Transport sector vulnerable to extreme weather events’

1 month ago | ciht.org.uk | Tom Austin-Morgan

From severe flooding and heatwaves to shifting ground conditions, these issues – many directly caused by the impact of climate change – are already placing significant pressure on roads, railways, and other critical transport assets. The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), which recently published the resilience standards report in Sep 2024, is at the forefront of efforts to ensure the transport sector is prepared to meet these challenges head-on.
Road surface innovation tackling climate change

1 month ago | ciht.org.uk | Tom Austin-Morgan

Climate change is a clear and increasing factor affecting the transport network. From extremes of temperatures in the summer and winter, to increasing rainfall and storms, road surfaces are central to enhancing resilience. “Developments need to focus on the durability, safety and sustainability of roadways under the varying conditions that we're experiencing,” says Benn Teasdale, General Manager at civil engineering company, Colas.
Climate action championed in new workshops

Jan 6, 2025 | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

By John ChallenA key consideration for CIHT members is the environment they work in and the impact that climate change will have on it in the not-so-distant future. With that in mind, a series of workshops, CIHT CLIMATES, have run (and will continue through 2025) to encourage discussion and to widen knowledge levels around the subject.
Impact of extreme weather on roads studied in CIHT report

Jan 6, 2025 | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

By John ChallenThe latest CIHT report focuses on the challenges in achieving a resilient transport network and features many case studies to show what can – and needs – to be done. One of these centred on earthwork deterioration by using work carried out by Mott MacDonald, Coffey and Winter Associates for National Highways. A key figure in the project was Christopher Power, Engineering Geologist at Mott MacDonald.
Skills necessary for transport resilience revealed

Jan 6, 2025 | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

By John ChallenJuan Sebastian Canavera Herrera, Senior Sustainability Engineer, Foster + Partners, started life as a civil engineer in his native Colombia, not on roads, but on airport runways. The country is sensitive to climate-related hazards, and in 2010/11, the rainy season was the one of the worst in its recent history.
How to improve worker safety through training

Oct 29, 2024 | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

There are nine courses that make up to the programme covering everything from team briefing and mental wellbeing, to risk awareness, incident management and communication skills. The source of the Supervisor Skills Level One Programme is National Highway’s ‘Raising the bar’ health and safety initiative guidance, which identified best practice and minimum requirements. The goal of this guidance is to raise standards and improve supply chain engagement within construction and maintenance activities.
UK government: how road safety requests are measuring up

Oct 29, 2024 | ciht.org.uk | John Challen

Fast-forward four months and, with the new regime up and running, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP stated in August that decisions on traffic calming and safety should be taken at a local level. She also made a strong commitment to the promotion of active travel. “We're certainly not shying away from the target of getting 50% short journeys walking and cycling – and that will have to be delivered by local authorities.