Following an Innovate UK competition in 2013, two essential parts of the BIM Level 2 implementation plan were developed to sit alongside the BIM Level 2 documentation, enabling the industry to greatly improve the procurement process through the use of data and data verification. Learning Outcomes Framework The BIM Learning Outcomes Framework (LOF) provides consistent…
10/01/2017 @ 4:00 pm – Following on from the ‘Becoming a Band Three Authority’ MHA workshop held on 26 October 2016, led by Matthew Lugg – a follow up MHA one – day workshop has been planned. The follow up one – day workshop, for 20 participants, has been arranged for Tuesday 10 January 2017 (10.00 – 16.00) in […]
19/01/2017 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm – This workshop follows on from part 1 of the procurement workshops where we started the discussions including: Is there a need for a MSF3? Are there alternative procurement routes already available to members? What would be the objectives of a MSF3? What would an MSF3 include? Scope of works, geographic area, size of projects, number […]
Following the release of PAS 2080 AECOM was commissioned to carry out a study into how MHA authorities are responding to the Construction UK challenge to reduce our carbon footprint by 30%. Consultation with MHA authorities is going to be carried out to identify what is currently being done, areas of good practice, and to…
The Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) has been awarded the Team Achievement Award at the Institution of Civil Engineers East Midlands Merit Awards 2016. The MHA entry showcased its successful Professional Services Partnership 2 (PSP2) Framework. The partnership with AECOM Waterman started in April 2015 and through a combination of strong leadership, performance management and detailed…
Over 100 construction and engineering professionals attended the Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA)’s fourth annual event at Derby’s Roundhouse on 1 July. Representatives of over 30 organisations learnt about the future challenges facing the highways and transport industry. The event, also supported by the Midlands Service Improvement Group (MSIG), allowed industry experts to network and learn…
MHA+ skills and workforce development Do you want to inspire the next generation, give something back to your community and help fill the growing skills gap? Then why not become a STEM ambassador? STEM ambassadors promote the study of and careers in the Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths industries. Why become a STEM ambassador? You…
Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) was keen on both understanding and responding to climate change and extreme weather risks for a number of years. An original review of climate change risks by the 3 Counties Alliance Partnership (3CAP – Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire County Councils) was conducted in 2009 (ref 1) and subsequently updated in 2010/11…
Lower Temperature Asphalts (LTA) have been in use on the trunk road network and Local Authority network for over 10 years. However, guidance on the application of LTA products is less readily available and is often perceived to lack standardisation, when compared to hot asphalt counterparts. This guidance document has been commissioned by the Midland…
20/04/2016 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm – Workshop on DfT outcomes This is to be held on Wednesday 20 April 2016 (09.30-13:00pm) at The Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DF. Directions: http://www.yewlodgehotel.co.uk/contact-directions-top/contact-directions.html Refreshments will be available throughout with a sandwich buffet available at the closure of the workshop. The workshop will focus on the next […]
