Blog Parallax

July 20, 2024
Civil Engineering
Comments Off on Surface Water Drainage Basics For New Developments

Surface Water Drainage Basics For New Developments

Understanding Surface Water Drainage Surface water drainage is the process of managing rainwater and runoff from roads, roofs, and other impervious surfaces. Effective surface water drainage design is critical for residential developments, ensuring that water is managed efficiently to prevent flooding, protect property, and promote environmental sustainability. Effective surface water drainage design is crucial for […]

A Simple Guide to Transport Assessment and Transport Statement Reports for Developers

What are Transport Assessments? Transport Assessments are critical documents produced and submitted as part of major developments where the proposed project has a significant transport impact. These assessments provide a detailed analysis of any transport-related issues associated with the proposed development. What are Transport Statements? For schemes not large enough to require a full Transport […]

Section 278 – A Quick Guide for Development Projects

What is Section 278 Agreement ? Section 278 of the UK Highway Act 1980 is a legal provision that allows developers to enter into agreements with the relevant highway authority (usually the local council) to make alterations or improvements to the existing public highway infrastructure. The purpose of Section 278 agreements is to ensure that […]

Project Management for Real People

A seminar Led by the CIHT Dubai Group and delivered by our Ayodeji Adepoju. This webinar will look at the impact of good project management. The webinar will be followed by a live Q&A. 23 February 2021, 14:00-15:15 CIHT Webinar UNITED KINGDOM

SEO basics for Small Businesses in the Construction Industry

Unlikely Conversations: SEO Basics for Small Businesses Last week, a persistent pain in my left elbow led me to seek help from a physiotherapist. An injury I found to be strange unlike having a dodgy shoulder and other football related injuries. Little did I know that this visit would offer more than just relief for […]

September 10, 2023
Highway Legal Agreements, Knowledge base
Comments Off on Section 50 Agreements – Placing Apparatus in the Highway

Temporary Traffic Management to allow works to the footway to be undertaken. All temporary traffic management requires a Section 50 Agreement in place prior to placing it in the highway.

Section 50 Agreements – Placing Apparatus in the Highway

A Section 50 Agreement is an Agreement between a developer or contractor and a Local Highway Authority for a licence to work or place apparatus within the highway. The legislation is covered by the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, with the pertinent licence information outlined within Section 50. The Section 50 licence covers […]