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A38 BROMSGROVE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME CONTRACT AWARDED

A38 BROMSGROVE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME CONTRACT AWARDED

Worcestershire County Council have announced that they have appointed Colas on the latest phase of the County Council’s A38 Bromsgrove Route Enhancement Programme (BREP). As part of the contract, Colas will be responsible for the delivery of seven schemes along the A38.

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ADEPT and Colas publish new toolkit to tackle local government staff retention crisis

ADEPT and Colas publish new toolkit to tackle local government staff retention crisis

A new guide has been published today to help tackle the staff retention crisis in local authorities across the country.

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Extending the use of in-situ recycling

Extending the use of in-situ recycling

Finding solutions to meet the carbon reduction targets is at the top of the agenda for the highways sector. In the latest phase of a project to reduce carbon emissions through resurfacing, Colas technical experts have developed and adapted the Internationally used Recycol process and have completed work on a 2km section of the A41.

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Inspiring Young Minds through Social Value Collaboration

Inspiring Young Minds through Social Value Collaboration

In August, Colas hosted a community workshop at New Images Community Centre for the Winsford Youth & Community Forum, engaging with a group 7–11-year-olds attending summer holiday club in Winsford.

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SUSTAINABLE ROAD RECYCLING TECHNIQUE AWARDED GREEN APPLE AWARD

SUSTAINABLE ROAD RECYCLING TECHNIQUE AWARDED GREEN APPLE AWARD

Colas is celebrating after winning an International Green Apple Environment award in recognition of a commitment to the environment using sustainable asphalt recycling technique, Recycol.

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Colas applies lower carbon impact product

Colas applies lower carbon impact product

As part of a project to develop a greenway between towns Compiègne and Villers-Cotterêts, our colleagues in France have applied an innovative, low carbon impact product, Vegecol, to a 2.2km section along the route of a former railway line.

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Colas continues Long Partnership with Leeds City Council

Colas continues Long Partnership with Leeds City Council

Colas is delighted to continue working in partnership with Leeds City Council (LCC) on the Medium Works Contractor Framework. The two-year framework, with an option to extend to a maximum of 4 years, is valued at £90m and Colas is one of four contractors on the framework which will deliver schemes values between £2m and £7m.

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Colas launches first Returners Programme

Colas launches first Returners Programme

Colas Ltd is excited to be launching our first Returners Programme our partners, Women Returners.

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Colas Celebrates Double RoSPA Win

Colas Celebrates Double RoSPA Win

Colas Ltd is celebrating after landing two internationally-recognised RoSPA President awards for demonstrating high health and safety standards over consecutive years.

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