Every poppy makes a difference to the lives of our Armed Forces community. Like so many things this year, the Poppy Appeal has had to adapt to the threat of Covid-19 and is appealing on the public to support them like never before, because every poppy counts. Providing lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel…
There probably isn’t a person in the UK that’s been unaffected by Covid-19 -whether directly through illness, or local or national restrictions to stop the spread. Throughout the pandemic, key worker status has kept the highways sector moving, as essential infrastructure works have continued. However, practice and protocols have had to change. Years of evolving…
In February 2020, Crown Highways built on a foray into the world of training and assessment by becoming a fully approved City & Guilds, HESA and LANTRA approved training centre. Delivered at Crown HQ in Burntwood, Staffordshire, as well as also providing off-site training at the convenience of their client, Crown launched a wide array…
It’s fair to say that sometimes even the most experienced of us make mistakes. Unfortunately, on our highways, errors can lead to severe accidents, personal harm, and in the very worst-case scenario, fatalities. Safety training is prevalent across the entire sector whether it be general site rules, manual handling, working at height or any of…
Crown Highways Limited started its Jointing & Independent Connection Provider (ICP) journey 3 years ago under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) part of the Lloyd’s Register Group Services Limited. Initially, the journey began with Crown Highways working for one of their clients undertaking civil works and cable laying. Whilst on the scheme, Crown…
Crown Highways has recently delivered an innovative major Lighting scheme Highways England in Area 10, with the installation of 22 new lighting columns which incorporate an innovative CU Phosco vibration monitoring system built in the column. The scheme is located on the M62 Rakewood Viaduct between junctions 21 and 22. This, amidst a number of…
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,…