The risk to all highways professionals out on our network is high, with the working environment serving up challenges and hazards at every turn. Whether it be careless drivers, moving plant machinery or working at dangerous heights, the highways sector has a number of possibilities for misfortune if proper protocols aren’t implemented. Crown Highways recognises…
Bridging the skills gap and introducing a younger generation into the highways industry has long been mooted as an absolute must for the future of the sector. Many employers are creating opportunities via apprenticeship schemes to instigate this movement, and Crown Highways are a company recognising the importance of preparing for the next generation of…
Crown Highways is proudly celebrating after being named Lichfield & Tamworth Large Business of the Year 2020 at the Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and Tamworth (SLT) Chambers’ awards. The winners of the fourth annual awards were revealed at a glittering event at The Belfry Hotel & Resort. Crown Highways was founded in 1994 and has grown…
After taking a step into the world of training in 2019, Crown Highways has recently become a City & Guilds, HESA and LANTRA approved Training Centre. Crown Highways now offers a diverse range of courses all delivered within their bespoke training facility located near Crown Highways Head Quarters at Unit 8, Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Chasetown,…
The community and charitable ethos of Crown Highways has been in effect for some time. The company supports its local community in a number of ways, from helping with the local Christmas tree installation to sponsoring talented local athletes. Recently, Crown Highways has taken giving to a more mainstream cause, with a number of the…
Burntwood is receiving its annual festive facelift this month and it’s Crown Highways that step in to carry the glow of Christmas. Crown Highways has provided the lights for the city’s Christmas tree for many years, as well as installing them to give the city centre its illuminated showpiece. Before Crown gets to work, the…
Crown Highways are proud to announce that the company is now a fully-fledged member of CECA Midlands. Crown now add CECA Midlands to HEA, ECA and RoSPA on the list of professional bodies and associations that it holds membership. CECA is the representative body for companies who work day-to-day to deliver, upgrade, and maintain the country’s…
Understanding potential hazards and risks is essential for everyone who works on Highways England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN). In order to standardise safety across all Highways England sites, setting a common safety standard for all, the Highways England passport scheme was launched in November 2017. In order to achieve the Highways England passport, employees visiting…
Crown Highways have continued to invest and support into their local community in the West Midlands by extending their sponsorship of Chasetown FC to a ninth year, as well as providing new dugouts at The Scholars Ground in time for the 2019/20 season. Chief Executive Mick Joiner and Steve Jones, owner of club sponsor Crown…
The diversity of companies within the highways industry is vast. As individuals look to develop and progress in their careers, there can be some challenging and interesting decisions to make. Moving roles from a larger to smaller company often offers an opportunity to operate higher within the chain of command and increase breadth of experience.…