Our partners

ADEPT is the voice of local authority place directors and their teams. Its members manage services including highways, waste, recycling and planning while helping places become more resilient, sustainable and prosperous.

CIHT is the chartered professional body for people working in highways, transport infrastructure and services. It provides qualifications, training, expert insight and a professional network that supports safer and more sustainable transport.

The CBI represents businesses across the UK and works to influence policy, shape legislation and create the conditions in which firms can succeed. It also provides economic insight and connects business leaders with policymakers.

CITB helps the construction industry build a skilled and inclusive workforce. It supports employers through training standards, qualifications, grants, apprenticeships and labour-market insight.

The Construction Recycling Alliance promotes the recovery and reuse of construction materials. It brings the sector together to share good practice and support a more resource-efficient, circular construction industry.

National Highways operates, maintains and improves England’s strategic road network of motorways and major A-roads. Its work focuses on keeping people moving safely while improving journeys and supporting economic growth.

HMEP was created to help the highways sector transform the delivery of local road services. Its practical resources cover asset management, collaborative change, procurement, contracting and standardisation.

Highways Magazine provides news, analysis and professional insight for the UK highways sector. Its coverage spans road maintenance, infrastructure, policy, innovation, people and industry events.

Highways News is a daily news service for the highways and transport technology sectors. It delivers concise reporting, interviews, podcasts and insight on policy, infrastructure, safety and innovation.

The Institute of Asphalt Technology is the professional body for people working in asphalt technology and related fields. It supports members through education, qualifications, technical resources, events and professional development.

The Institute of Highway Engineers is a professional membership body for highway and traffic engineering practitioners. It offers professional registration, industry-led training, qualifications and a nationwide branch network.

Lantra is a leading awarding body for training and qualifications in the land-based and environmental industries. It develops nationally recognised learning through a network of approved training providers across the UK and Ireland.

The Mineral Products Association is the trade association for the UK aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and industrial sand industries. It represents producers and provides a collective voice on safety, sustainability, policy and technical matters.

PACTS is a charity that advises the UK Parliament on transport safety. It works toward a transport system free from death and life-changing injury through independent research, evidence and policy engagement.

Eurobitume represents the European bitumen industry and promotes the efficient, safe and sustainable use of refined bitumen. It develops technical guidance, safety standards, education and industry research with partners across Europe.

The Road Emulsion Association promotes the technical and sustainable benefits and responsible use of bitumen emulsions. It publishes guidance and technical data for the highway maintenance and construction industries.

The Road Users’ Alliance brings together organisations with an interest in a safe, efficient and well-maintained road network. It advocates for road users and highlights the economic and social importance of sustained investment in roads.

SCOTS is a collaborative body representing Scotland’s 32 local authorities and seven regional transport partnerships. It supports transport policy, professional development, innovation and improved management of the nation’s transport assets.

Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland. It delivers the Scottish Government’s transport priorities across roads, rail, buses, ferries, aviation and active travel.

UK Climate Projections provides the UK’s national set of climate observations and model projections. Developed through the Met Office Hadley Centre, its tools help decision-makers understand climate risk and plan effective adaptation.

The UK Roads Liaison Group brings together national and local government and the roads sector to improve highway engineering and management. It develops codes, guidance and collaborative approaches for maintaining the UK road network.