www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk www.theihe.org
APRIL 2014
IHE President wants funding to be spent on longer term repairs
APRIL 2014
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF...
IHE Council Member
Ellie Gormley Describe yourself in three words. Ambitious, loyal and happy.
What’s your biggest professional achievement?
Becoming an incorporated engineer and being presented a STEM ambassador award for outstanding contribution.
How did you get to where you are today?
Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) President Richard Hayes wants the additional £140m funding for weather damaged roads to be spent on longer term repairs.
The additional funding was announced by Transport Minister Patrick McLoughlin in March.
Speaking to BBC News Magazine, Mr Hayes said: “The money is great, but if it’s not used effectively to produce a longer-term repair then it’s really just throwing money at the defect and not doing a great deal with it.
Working hard, not being afraid to ask. Grasping opportunities when presented. Being a team player and treating others as you want to be treated yourself.
“We do need to see a much longer-term investment – and we’re talking now of 10 to 15 years of prolonged investment – to make sure that the structure that we’re providing is robust and will withstand the weather and will withstand the effects of all the other sort of traffi c conditions that we will have to face.“
He also urged councils to spend the additional funding on repairs that would stand the test of time – rather than on simply fi lling in potholes.
IHE takes steps to improve road safety
IHE Council Member Nick Newton recently attended the Road Safety GB Academy’s fi rst national staff training group forum.
The event brought key industry partners together to discuss training improvements for road safety practitioners. Mr Newton said: “The IHE welcomes this initiative and the agreement
CONTACTS AND LINKS Tel:
Fax:
020 7436 7487 020 7436 7488
Address: De Morgan House 58 Russell Square London WC1B 4HS
Visit IHE Jobs and search 500 plus roles
http://jobs.theihe.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=15433
that the standard for road safety offi cers is to be reviewed to identify potential training gaps for those involved in road safety education.”
IHE’s new professional certifi cate in road safety is due to launch later this month.
For more information, contact
nick.newton@
amey.co.uk or visit
www.theihe.org
Give us a positive prediction for the highways industry over the next 12 months.
We have to work with the limited funding we are allocated. Therefore the ongoing development of more innovative processes, enhanced communications and collaborative working coupled with developing the skills of both operatives and engineers within the highways sectors will streamline projects and maximise effi ciency. This is happening more and more and in my opinion this will greatly assist the highways industry.
Which people/organisations or companies are the ones to watch right now?
Although somewhat biased, the Institute of Highway Engineers are the ones to watch right now as we are offering six professional certifi cates to further enhance the skill set of everyone working within the highways industry. This aside, those contracts involving collaborative working between consultants and contractors and other stakeholders are the ones to watch.
What are the biggest challenges facing the highways industry?
Resources. There is a lack of young engineers coming into the industry. The UK does not currently have either the capacity or the rate of growth needed to meet the forecast demand for skilled engineers by 2020. We must continue to promote STEM subjects to schools, and encourage more women into engineering.
How do you relax?
www.theihe.org www.motorcycleguidelines.org.uk
Relaxing is an essential skill in itself. For me I love to travel, play golf, listen to live music, and go to the theatre. I also play guitar and ukulele.
How would you like to be remembered?
Being known as a consummate professional engineer with a sense of humour.
IHE NEWS 55
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64