The highways maintenance industry is one of Britain's most important industrial sectors and is crucial to the wellbeing of the nation. Not only does it create jobs for thousands of people, but also looks after the UK road network, which is vital for successful economic development. Most importantly, the services that it provides, help millions of motorists every day.
In any complex business, there are wider issues which affect the way it is run and how effective it can be. The highways maintenance industry is no exception. To meet the transportation needs of the future, the industry is under increasing pressure to effectively maintain road systems to cope with the increasing volumes of traffic. At the same time, the need for a more efficient road network must be balanced against issues of safety, the environment, and economics.
The Highways Term Maintenance Association (HTMA) is committed to creating a better operating environment, so that road users can benefit from the modern services delivered by highways maintenance companies in the UK.
As an informed and influential force in the highways maintenance sector, the HTMA provides a unique forum for discussion and information sharing on core issues affecting the industry as a whole. The HTMA will also play a key role in lobbying Government on behalf of the industry to change legislation for a more efficient and safer way of working.
'We have created a unique body that will truly represent highway maintenance providers, including contractors, clients, consultants and product suppliers,' said the HTMA's chairman John Jackson.
'We look to promote our industry, provide industry-wide advice on future issues and provide an excellent focus for our clients.'
16 October 2007
The presentations given at The HTMA annual conference, (10th October 2007) can now be viewed and/or downloaded from the HTMA website!
16 October 2007
The HTMA annual conference, dubbed Collaboration With Impact, was a call to arms for industry stakeholders - from private contractors through to all tiers of government - to unite in order to confront the many challenges facing highways maintenance.