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News Release from: CIRIA
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 February 2006
Researching roads efficiency and
performance
CIRIA and a number of other supply chain partners have been awarded two framework contracts with the Highways Agency.
Consortium appointed to research roads efficiency and performance A consortium comprising Mott MacDonald, Scott Wilson, Owen Williams, CIRIA and a number of other supply chain partners have been awarded two framework contracts with the Highways Agency These will run until 2010, and provide underpinning support to the Highways Agency for both Research and Development (led by Scott Wilson) and related Technical Consultancy (led by Mott MacDonald)
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 1 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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These two new national frameworks have an expected value in excess of £100 million over the four years, shared between four other consortia.
Ginny Clarke, Chief Highway Engineer, Highways Agency said: "Two centralised, national contracts allow us to streamline the processes of making excellent use of latest technology to address key issues: safety, journey time reliability and respecting the environment".
The consortium partners, known as The Highways Research Group/Highways Consultancy Group (HRG/HCG), will actively contribute to the wider Community of RandD and Consultancy service providers to the Highways Agency.
HRG/HCG are committed to working closer and more effectively with the Highways Agency bringing greater efficiency, fresh ideas and knowledge-sharing, to ensure that the Community provides the major source of innovation in delivering better services more quickly for English motorways and trunk roads.
The recent purchase of Owen Williams by Amey brings further strength to the partnership. Request free introductory details about products from CIRIA ...
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