Latest News
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New RAP hangar at Carnsew
Tue, 15 May 2012
As demand for reclaimed aggregates continues to grow, Colas' Carnsew Quarry has completed the construction of a hangar to house 800 tonnes of Recycled Asphalt Planings (RAP). Road building material which has... Read more
Decorative lighting exceeds expectations
Thu, 10 May 2012
Colas' electrical team based at Ringmer, in partnership with Architainment Lighting Ltd, have completed a special project for Hastings Borough Council believed to be the first of its kind in England. Following... Read more
Colas commission new equipment
Tue, 08 May 2012
Following the recent purchase of our new state of the art Mobile Asphalt Plant, Colas' Asphalt Production team have successfully commissioned the new Intrame UM280 ready for work on the Gatwick runway... Read more
Innovative waste engineering
Tue, 08 May 2012
Our Construction Projects team are introducing an intelligent and innovative application of concrete technology to bring wide ranging benefits to one of our household waste contracts. The team have continually improved the effectiveness... Read more
Colas and VolkerFitzpatrick land Birmingham Airport contract
Mon, 16 Apr 2012
Joint venture partners Colas and VolkerFitzpatrick have been awarded the contract for two major Midlands construction projects, the A45 Transport Corridor Improvement Scheme and the Runway Extension at Birmingham Airport. The... Read more
Repave on the M1 motorway
Wed, 11 Apr 2012
With interest in Colas' Repave process as a sustainable motorway rehabilitation option continuing to grow, the company has just completed a project on the M1 motorway in Area 12 for A-one+ on... Read more
Behavioural Safety courses 2012
Wed, 11 Apr 2012
In 2011, as part of Colas' commitment to health and safety, the company worked to develop a Behavioural Safety Coaching programme aimed at creating long term changes in its employees' attitudes towards... Read more
Colas graduate conference held
Thu, 05 Apr 2012
The Colas Graduate Training Scheme Conference 2012 was held last week at the company's headquarters in Rowfant, with participants of the ICE accredited training scheme attending the two day event. During the... Read more
Colas take part in careers event
Tue, 03 Apr 2012
Colas took part in a careers event at Walton Girl's School, Grantham, aimed at highlighting ways to enter employment. The event, run by the Lincolnshire branch of the Education Business Partnership network,... Read more
Colas install maritime memorials
Mon, 02 Apr 2012
A Wirral author and former mate on the Mersey Tugboats has been supported by Wirral Council and Colas in his efforts to commemorate victims of wartime related tragedies on the River Mersey.... Read more
Motorcycle racer to sport Colas logo
Mon, 12 Mar 2012
The Colas logo will soon be seen on the leathers of rising motorcycle racing star Dan Kneen as Colas have agreed to sponsor him for the 2012 Superstock, Superbike, Supersport, TT, Northwest... Read more
Hi-vis vests display speed limit
Mon, 12 Mar 2012
Colas' A-one+ team, currently working on the M62 (J9-11) improvement works as part of the Area 10 MAC, have received compliments from the Highways Agency for implementing an idea to display the... Read more
