Insights

Paving the Way - Colas uses BBA for East Midlands Airport Runway Resurfacing
In 2016, Colas was appointed by Main Contractor Galliford Try as specialist surfacing contractor as part of a project to recondition the 2.9km 09-27 runway at East Midlands Airport, operated by the Manchester Airport Group (MAG).
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Colas awarded Highways England Blue Star Award for Innovation In Safety
Colas identified a potential safety risk with removable magnetic Chapter 8 Chevrons traditionally used for cars visiting worksites and, together with Farnborough Signs, has developed an innovative solution for the problem.
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Colas in successful bid wins contract with Leeds Highways
Colas have been awarded a new Highways Works Term contract with Leeds City Council to deliver highway improvement and maintenance works. The contract will run from April 1st 2017 until 31st March 2019 (with a potential for further extensions to a maximum four year term).
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Colas secures place on Gatwick Airport’s Framework
Colas is delighted to have secured a place on Gatwick Airport’s prestigious framework contract for its five-year Capital Investment Programme worth £1.2bn.
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Colas and US Partners Global Launch of First Autonomous Road Safety Vehicle
Colas in partnership with US companies Royal Truck and Equipment (RT&E) and Micro Systems Inc. (MSI) have developed the world’s first Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) for use on the World’s highways to protect the lives of road workers.
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