Information pack about HighwayIndustry.Com

1. INFORMATION PACK

2. A neutral online platform dedicated
solely to the highways industry
WHAT
HighwaysIndustry.Com provides the latest information,
news and developments in one place.
We provide information and insight on the subject of
WE DO
highways management and maintenance using a variety
of media types including the Highways Industry
mobile application.
We have developed a genuine community-focused
platform for editorial and user content in the form of
articles, blog entries, documents and videos all on the
subject of highways management and maintenance.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to become the number one-online
destination for the highways industry. A central website
to share information and to be the most influential
and credible online resource in the highways sector.
We aim to be recognised for intellectual capital, expertise
and unbiased thought leadership.
Our Purpose
HighwaysIndustry.Com provides the latest information,
news and developments in the highways maintenance
industry. We encourage everyone in the industry to get
involved on discussions, interact with peers, and share
expertise, knowledge and resources.

3. See what has been
done, by whom, how
it was done and how
successful it was.
HIGHWAYS
CONNECT
Highways Connect is an independent online Join and begin to gather and share
forum where professionals and leaders knowledge; aid collaboration through open
involved with the efficient delivery of highway forum discussion; plug knowledge gaps and
services can connect year-round, foster promote greater efficiency and effectiveness.
industry specific connections and share See what has been done, by whom, how it was
knowledge about areas of activity. done and how successful it was. Get the news,
the views and create, capture and disseminate
Using the knowledge, experience and valuable knowledge.
engagement of an extensive network of
industry 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.

4. 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.
INNOVATION
Our unique innovation centre is like no other, and
offers much sought after opportunities to view
new products and services.
CENTRE
The innovation centre has the technology to host any
format including videos and photographs to ensure
the latest innovative products and services are
viewable in various media formats.
With Interactive links you can explore the details of the
products and services that are forward thinking and
unique to the industry.

5. HEALTH AND
SAFETY CENTRE
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 highways
industry about the latest safety issues first and to act as
an 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.
Working together.
Join in, share and interact on ways to improve safety
In the Health & Safety area you will find in depth reports about incidents that
Join in, share and 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
interact on ways to takes place concerning the UK’s most controversial issues.
improve safety 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.

6. TRAINING The Training Centre is a great place to
start when looking for ways to improve DIRECTORY
CENTRE
your skills
A large part of a company’s success is down to its staff. No more surfing the internet to look
If you strive to promote training and development then for a product or Service
you can find all the latest courses for the industry
here. You can apply for the course online or visit the It can be frustrating and time consuming to find the
company’s website for further information. correct product or service for a project, but with our
online directory you can compare companies saving you
Keeping staff up-to-date with training is one of the time and money. HighwaysIndustry.Com has them all in
best ways any business can perform at its best. one place.
Whether it be training on the latest machinery or
training on the latest health and safety issues, the A Clever Search function allows you to use Keywords
Training Centre is a great place to start when looking to help find the products or services you require. It will
for ways to improve your skills. also help you to find a solution to a particular issue.
JOBS
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.

7. THE
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
INDUSTRY
from across the sector in a convenient and simple format.
The App has a strong focus on Road Worker Safety and the
Safety Alert section contains the latest alerts issued throughout
APP
the industry. Users can view the alerts in a simple to read
format and can also share with friends and colleagues.
The App also contains a ‘Report an Incident’ feature which
allows users to submit details of incidents such as, near
misses, trips, falls and abuse from members of the public.
As part of HighwaysIndustry.Com the App contains a variety
of other features including news, jobs, training courses,
upcoming events and a comprehensive directory. The App
also allows users to see new product developments in the
Video & Photo Centre.
SOCIAL
We have embraced social media with our Twitter page as
well as keeping our followers informed with the latest news
on LinkedIn.
MEDIA
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

8. T : 01442 230 707
E : info@HighwaysIndustry.Com
5 Marchmont Gate
Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
Herts HP2 7BF
www.HighwaysIndustry.Com