Local heroes: Why a caring contractor is essential
The contractor is the public face of the client, so it is critical to choose a trusted ambassador Principal Contractors and their supply chains frequently deliver localised transport infrastructure projects in close proximity to the communities they serve. This is why it is essential to choose a delivery partner able to demonstrate that they put […]
RCE Black Country Framework win: new region, new customers
Octavius’ Regional Civil Engineering (RCE) business has won a place on the new £150M Black Country Framework. Organisations, mainly local authorities, across the West Midlands will use the framework to procure a wide range of services to expand, renew and maintain their highways infrastructure. “This is a significant win for Octavius RCE,” said Chris Ellis […]
Local heroes: Why a caring contractor is essential
The contractor is the public face of the client, so it is critical to choose a trusted ambassador Principal Contractors and their supply chains frequently deliver localised transport infrastructure projects in close proximity to the communities they serve. This is why it is essential to choose a delivery partner able to demonstrate that they put […]
Public realm creation, Eastbourne, Terminus Road
About the project Flexibility key to success Terminus Road is the principal thoroughfare between Eastbourne town centre and the East Sussex resort’s seafront. Amenity to the road’s many restaurants and shops is being enhanced, and the route between town and beach revitalised, by a £3 million pedestrianisation project. As well as being free of traffic […]
Junction improvement, Hastings, Albert Road
About the project Swift mobilisation, efficient delivery Albert Road is a busy thoroughfare, leading to Hastings’ seafront and a three-way junction with the East Sussex town’s even busier Grand Parade. Work to upgrade the junction was an exemplar of swift mobilisation and efficient delivery. Authorisation to proceed was made on 13 January, with completion necessary […]
Collaborative working comes to the forefront
With regional devolution on an unprecedented scale collaborative working is increasingly seen as the best way to deliver transport infrastructure As transport enters a new era – with regional devolution on an unprecedented scale, CP7 building momentum, and the dawn of RIS3 – progressive, collaborative procurement is increasingly recognised as the best way to deliver […]
Octavius wins major role on Banwell Bypass, extending client portfolio
Octavius Regional Civil Engineering has been appointed to the £105 million Banwell Bypass scheme – for the delivery of civil works, structures and drainage packages. The scheme, which is being delivered by principal contractor Galliford Try for North Somerset Council, will construct a 3.3km single carriageway between the A371 and A368. The bypass will enable […]