Insights

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
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
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
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 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 Ltd is excited to be launching our first Returners Programme our partners, Women Returners.
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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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Swindon Borough Council awards new public transport interchange contract to Colas
The Fleming Way Bus Boulevard scheme, which has been developed by Swindon Borough Council, will see Fleming Way completely transformed to accommodate all bus services in the town and will include a new public open space on the north side with a green central spine to increase biodiversity.
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Kent County Council awards Dover Fastrack project to Colas
Construction of Dover Fastrack, Kent’s first zero-emission bus service connecting Whitfield with Dover town centre and Dover Priory railway station is to start this month following the award of the construction contract to Colas UK Projects Ltd by Kent County Council (KCC)
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