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Page 1: About Highways Industry.Com

INFORMATION PACK

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WHAT WE DO

HighwaysIndustry.Com provides the latest information,news and developments in one place. We provide information and insight on the subject ofhighways management and maintenance using a varietyof media types including the Highways Industrymobile application. We have developed a genuine community-focusedplatform for editorial and user content in the form ofarticles, blog entries, documents and videos all on thesubject of highways management and maintenance.

Our MissionOur mission is simple: to become the number one-onlinedestination for the highways industry. A central websiteto share information and to be the most influentialand credible online resource in the highways sector.We aim to be recognised for intellectual capital, expertise and unbiased thought leadership.

Our PurposeHighwaysIndustry.Com provides the latest information,news and developments in the highways maintenanceindustry. We encourage everyone in the industry to getinvolved on discussions, interact with peers, and shareexpertise, knowledge and resources.

A neutral online platform dedicated solely to the highways industry

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HIGHWAYS CONNECTHighways Connect is an independent onlineforum where professionals and leadersinvolved with the efficient delivery of highwayservices can connect year-round, fosterindustry specific connections and shareknowledge about areas of activity.

Using the knowledge, experience andengagement of an extensive network ofindustry suppliers and other stakeholders,Highways Connect is designed to be a the online platform for both the private and local government Highways sector to tackle the big challenges faced by the industry together.

Join and begin to gather and shareknowledge; aid collaboration through openforum discussion; plug knowledge gaps andpromote greater efficiency and effectiveness.See what has been done, by whom, how it wasdone and how successful it was. Get the news,the views and create, capture and disseminatevaluable knowledge.

See what has beendone, by whom, how it was done and how successful it was.

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INNOVATION CENTRE

Our unique innovation centre is like no other, andoffers much sought after opportunities to view new products and services.

The innovation centre has the technology to host anyformat including videos and photographs to ensurethe latest innovative products and services are viewable in various media formats.

With Interactive links you can explore the details of theproducts and services that are forward thinking andunique to the industry.

In.no.va.tive – adj.

‘Standing Out’ - Using or showing new methods, ideas, etc. ahead of the times. ‘forward-looking’ - being or producing something like nothing done, experienced or created before.

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HEALTH ANDSAFETY CENTRE

Working together. Join in, share and interact on ways to improve safety

The Highways Industry is a high-risk environment and new health and safety standards are introduced every day.

We want to inform everyone working within the highwaysindustry about the latest safety issues first and to act asan information centre to report recent incidents that have affected us.

We work closely with key industry personnel to ensure incidents are not repeated with our ‘Latest Safety Alerts’ feed.

Join in, share and interact on ways to improve safety

In the Health & Safety area you will find in depth reports about incidents that have happened up and down the country, plus you can keep up to date with the ‘Latest Health & Safety Features’, where in depth analysis and discussion takes place concerning the UK’s most controversial issues.

Here there is an opportunity to share comments and suggestions on ways to improve safety and we will act as an authoritative voice within our community.

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TRAININGCENTRE

The Training Centre is a great place to start when looking for ways to improve your skills

A large part of a company’s success is down to its staff.If you strive to promote training and development thenyou can find all the latest courses for the industryhere. You can apply for the course online or visit thecompany’s website for further information.

Keeping staff up-to-date with training is one of the best ways any business can perform at its best. Whether it be training on the latest machinery or training on the latest health and safety issues, the Training Centre is a great place to start when looking for ways to improve your skills.

No more surfing the internet to look for a product or Service

It can be frustrating and time consuming to find thecorrect product or service for a project, but with our online directory you can compare companies saving you time and money. HighwaysIndustry.Com has them all in one place.

A Clever Search function allows you to use Keywordsto help find the products or services you require. It willalso help you to find a solution to a particular issue.

HighwaysIndustry.Com contains the only Job Board for the entire sector

As part of our mission to become the number one online destination for the Industry, HighwaysIndustry.Com contains the only Job Board for the entire sector covering all job categories including maintenance, drainage, civil engineering, labour and commercial plus many more.

We utilise social media and the Highways Industry App to ensure all vacancies are shared throughout the industry to promote recruitment of the best talent.

Registering with us takes minutes and is the best way to keep up-to-date with any vacancies that match your criteria.

DIRECTORY

JOBS

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SOCIALMEDIA

We have embraced social media with our Twitter page as well as keeping our followers informed with the latest news on LinkedIn.

Social media allows for conversation of not just news, but images, audio, video, and other multimedia content.

Follow us on Twitter @HighwaysOnline to keep up to date with our the latest tweets.

Or why not join our groups on LinkedIn?

HighwaysIndustry.Com Group for the latest industry developments, jobs, products and information plus join the debate in the Highways Professional Group

THE INDUSTRY

APP

HighwaysIndustry.Com have developed a unique iPhone Mobile Application (App). Available from the App Store, with the aim of connecting the industry, the Industry App has been design to keep users up-to-date on the latest developments from across the sector in a convenient and simple format.

The App has a strong focus on Road Worker Safety and theSafety Alert section contains the latest alerts issued throughoutthe industry. Users can view the alerts in a simple to readformat and can also share with friends and colleagues.

The App also contains a ‘Report an Incident’ feature whichallows users to submit details of incidents such as, nearmisses, trips, falls and abuse from members of the public.

As part of HighwaysIndustry.Com the App contains a varietyof other features including news, jobs, training courses,upcoming events and a comprehensive directory. The Appalso allows users to see new product developments in theVideo & Photo Centre.

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T : 01442 230 707E : [email protected]

5 Marchmont GateBoundary WayHemel HempsteadHerts HP2 7BF

www.HighwaysIndustry.Com