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Highway
Electrical
News
Issue 144 February 2021
An Interview with
the HEA President
and Vice President
Fiona Michie talks to Bob
Gaskell and Nick Woodcock
about the challenges facing
the industry post-Covid and
post-Brexit.
All-Party Parliamentary
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Dark Sky Legislation
HSE Releases 2019/20
Health and Safety
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Contents
5 Editorial 16 Feature
An Interview with the
6 Highways HEA President and Vice-
New Thames crossing to offer President
economic boost to South-East.
Fiona Michie, Editor of HEN, talks
to Bob Gaskell and Nick Woodcock
about the challenges facing the in-
9 Dark Skies dustry in 2021 and beyond.
All-Party Parliamentary Group
calls for legislation to protect
dark skies.
21 News
13 Health and Safety 30 Diary
HSE releases 2019/20 health and
safety summary statistics for
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Editorial
Dark skies are in the news again. I’ve
written on this topic a few times now,
Highway and I still find myself rather conflicted.
I love a clear night sky as much as the
Electrical next person and have a vivid memory
of the first time I saw the Milky Way -
only a few years ago actually, in
News Maine, USA. I grew up in fairly rural
West Sussex and we had good clear
night skies there, but seeing the multi-
Editor tude of stars on a clear night in Lubec
Fiona Michie that we just don’t see in the UK be-
fiona@thehea.org.uk cause of the skyglow from our towns
and cities was quite astonishing.
You’d think then that I would be vociferously in favour of the proposed dark
Advertising sky legislation suggested by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for
hen@thehea.org.uk Dark Skies led by Astronomer Royal, Lord Rees. And I am in favour of the
idea of cutting unnecessary lighting, switching off or dimming at night where
possible and regulating nuisance light, but I feel that sometimes the argu-
ments forget the value of street lighting. The APPG points to the fact that
street lighting does not necessarily reduce crime figures, but here they miss a
crucial point. Street lighting can, for many people (especially but not exclus-
ively women) make the difference between whether you go somewhere or
Published by the HEA not. It’s that choice between a longer walk which is well-lit and taking a short-
Highdown House cut down a dark alley. Your chances of being attacked in that dark alley may
Littlehampton Road not be greater than in a quiet well-lit area, but the perception of danger will be
Ferring higher. In extreme cases, as we have seen tragically in recent years, street-
lights provide the crucial difference between being seen walking or cycling on
West Sussex
a dark road at night and being hit by a car.
BN12 6PG I should say that the APPG is not advocating for a streetlight-free Britain, its
proposals are more pragmatic than that and most of them make good sense,
01903 705140 being extensions of things the lighting industry is already addressing. It is no-
contact@thehea.org.uk ticeable though that the group is almost entirely made up of MPs from rural
www.thehea.org.uk constituencies (Ynys Môn, Westmorland and Lonsdale, North Devon) some
of which (Brecon and Radnorshire and Arundel and South Downs for
Disclaimer: The opinions and
example) contain dark sky reserves. You don’t see many MPs from the major
statements expressed within
urban constituencies advocating stronger controls on lighting or rhapsodising
Highway Electrical News are
about the health benefits of gazing at a clear night sky.
those of the contributors and
The lighting industry has done a lot in recent years to counter the problem of
authors of featured content. They
light pollution. The mantra of “the right light in the right place at the right time”
do not reflect the opinions of the
has been a constant feature in the development of new lighting installations.
HEA or of the magazine’s Editor.
Directional LED lighting with no overspill has become the norm rather than
Printed by Bishops Printers Ltd the exception as more and more local authorities seek to streamline energy
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lighting expenditure. There is great awareness in the industry of the effect of
Portsmouth blue light on circadian rhythms and how to mitigate for this in lighting design
Hampshire and there have been some incredibly inventive solutions found to allow en-
PO6 1TR dangered species to co-exist with streetlights where the light affects their food
source. I have no doubt that the industry will absorb the new dark sky recom-
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www.bishops.co.uk light on our streets whilst also protecting the hours of darkness.
5
Highways
New Thames Crossing to Offer Economic Boost for South-East
The new crossing under the River businesses to customers, the Lower We are confident that these benefits
Thames will almost double road ca- Thames Crossing will add billions to will be particularly felt through the
pacity between Kent and Essex, the local economy and play an im- business communities adjacent to
ease congestion across the region, portant part in the Government’s plan the crossing and will work with High-
and divert over 13 million vehicles to level up the UK. But it also has a ways England and our partner organ-
away from the Dartford Crossing more urgent and crucial role to play isations in ensuring that this is the
each year, currently the only river in our economic recovery by employ- case.
crossing east of London. The ambi- ing more than 22,000 people over “This is a hugely important infrastruc-
tious scheme includes the longest the lifetime of its construction. ture project for the South East that
road tunnels in the UK, 14.3 miles of “Our aim is to create local jobs, sup- will improve our connectivity, and in
new road, new viaducts, seven new port local businesses and nurture the turn create new opportunities for the
green bridges, and 24 miles of new next generation of talent, and in part- local economies either side of the
paths connecting habitats and com- nership with our contractors we have river. That it will also create such a
munities. ambitious plans. We will create significant number of jobs for the
Highways England estimates that de- hundreds of apprentices and places area is an incredibly welcome bonus,
livery of this transformative project for graduates and are offering free and particularly good news at this
will support 10,000 jobs in the peak training to local businesses to help time when so many have been
year of construction. Over the six- them work on this, or any other major negatively affected by the COVID-19
year building phase, it will employ infrastructure project. The scale of pandemic.”
more than 22,000 people, ranging opportunity is huge, and I look for- As well as committing to spending
from highly skilled engineers, archi- ward sharing more detail on our ap- thousands of hours in schools, the
tects and designers to other essen- proach and plans over the next few project team is creating resources for
tial staff such as caterers, sign months.” students and teachers such as ca-
makers and IT support. Kate Willard OBE, Thames Estuary reer profiles of apprentices and films
Highways England is currently devel- Envoy, said: showcasing why the industry is so
oping a skills, employment and edu- “As the largest road scheme in more exciting. It hopes this will inspire the
cation strategy that will enable the than three decades, it would be hard next generation of UK talent.
delivery of the Lower Thames Cross- to overstate the monumental impact Highways England is also building on
ing as well as support the long-term the Lower Thames Crossing will its track record of supporting local
skills and employment needs of the have on the region. I am delighted businesses by helping firms across
local community. that local people and businesses in Kent and Essex prepare for the op-
The project has worked with Local the Thames Estuary are being given portunities available. Over 100 busi-
Authorities and a wide range of the opportunity to work on this trans- ness have already registered on a
stakeholders to understand their as- formative project.” new SME directory that will be given
pirations and the local skills market, South East Local Enterprise Partner- to the main works contractors.
so they can cultivate a workforce that ship Chair Christian Brodie said: Hundreds more local firms have
can support these plans. The strat- “Not only will this transformative pro- taken up offers of free training to
egy will be published later this ject bring major employers in to the help them win work on this or any
spring. SELEP area, but it will also provide a other major project.
Matt Palmer, Lower Thames Cross- range of opportunities for the South
ing Executive Director, said: East’s SME community in terms of
“By connecting people to jobs and supply chain and service contracts.
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Dark Skies
All-Party Parliamentary Group Calls for Legislation
to Protect Dark Skies
The All-Party Parliamentary Group APPG suggests that it is time the UK the next draft of the National Plan-
(APPG) for Dark Skies, a group dedi- joined countries such as France and ning Policy Framework should be
cated to the reduction of light pollu- South Korea in legislating for the pro- used to preserve and/or restore the
tion in the UK, has made tection of dark skies, focusing on ability to see the Milky Way at night:
recommendations to the Government planning regulation, light curfews and “We need to act now so that future
with regard to dark sky legislation. metrics to limit light output. generations may still be able to see
The group is co-chaired by Andrew Andrew Griffith MP suggested that the stars and the Milky Way - some-
Griffith, Conservative MP for Arundel thing that is already impossible in
and South Downs, and Martin John many parts of the country. New de-
Rees, Baron Rees of Ludlow, a “We need to act velopment, bad lighting and ‘horizon
cross-bench Peer in the House of pollution’ are a growing threat and
Lords, and its members are MPs and
now so that future we want to see these proposals
Peers from the Labour, Liberal
Democrat and Conservative parties,
generations may tabled in Parliament and adopted by
the Government.”
as well as several cross-benchers. still be able to see Lord Rees, the Astronomer Royal,
The APPG claims light pollution is a believes that “It is a deprivation for
“blight on the night sky” which ob- the stars and the us all to never see a dark sky.” He
scures our view of the stars and
should be controlled for the sake of
Milky Way - some- argues that “modest” changes to the
planning and regulatory system
future generations. The report pres- thing that is already could reverse the current trend:
ented to Government highlights what “Such measures would certainly earn
the group says are “big gaps” in the impossible in many the gratitude of the next generation
legal framework and planning pro- and would surely command broad
cess when it comes to regulating the
parts ot the support today.”
impact of light pollution. Its proposals
include the introduction of a new role
country.” The Government has welcomed the
work done by the APPG on Dark
of ‘Minister for Dark Skies’ and a Skies and is considering its recom-
Commission for Dark Skies, the
strengthening of existing statutory
Andrew Griffith MP, mendations. A Government spokes-
person commented:
nuisance provisions, an expansion of Co-Chair of the “Our National Parks and Areas of
the scope of the planning permission
process and the inclusion of exten-
APPG for Dark Skies. Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
have some of the best dark skies
sive specific reference to the control across Great Britain, and seven of
of obtrusive light in the National our parks have secured protected
Planning Policy Framework. The dark sky status.”
Continued on page 10 ... 9
Dark Skies
... Continued from page 9
The ten recommendations from the APPG on Dark Skies are as follows:
Update the Existing Legal Framework
The existing legal framework regulating light pollution is derived from statute and therefore can only be
amended by Parliament. New legislation is therefore likely to be necessary to truly protect the UK’s dark
skies and night-time landscape.
1. Strengthen the National Planning Policy Framework: for the first time ever, make extensive specific reference to
the control of obtrusive light in the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. Expand the scope of the planning permission process: introduce regulations for exterior lighting that are similar
to those which currently cover advertisements.
3. Strengthen Statutory Nuisance Provisions: remove exemptions to give local authorities a more effective method
of preventing nuisance lighting.
Supercharge Standards for Lighting
Following examples from other countries such as the ‘French Law 2018’, an overhaul of the rules appli-
cable to outdoor lighting installations and internal light spill is paramount to prevent, limit and reduce light
pollution.
4. Create a statutory Commission for Dark Skies: set up a statutory body to punish non-compliance and empower
local authorities and councils to enforce regulations.
5. Set standards for the brightness and colour temperature of lighting: establish legal limits to the amount of blue
light that luminaires can have in their spectrum and encourage manufacturers, distributors and installers of lighting
to adopt best practice in this area.
6. Set standards for the direction and density of lighting: introduce a legal requirement that all lighting units are sold
and distributed with instructions for the control of obtrusive light and dark skies-friendly mounting instructions and
issue penalties for non-compliance.
7. Create ‘best practice’ use for lighting: design a national programme of best practice ‘Dark Sky Hours’ in which
categories of lighting can be either dimmed or turned off completely in consultation with the community, lighting pro-
fessionals and local police.
Incentivise Dark Sky Governance at the National, Local and Individual Level
Introduce new initiatives at every level of government which create clear incentives for dark sky preserva-
tion and educate about the effects of light pollution as part of wider climate change awareness.
8. Appoint a designated ‘Minister for Dark Skies’: give a new cross-departmental Minister a clear remit for the con-
trol and prevention of light pollution, as well as oversight of planning and environmental policies that concern dark
skies.
9. Create a ‘Dark Sky Towns & Cities’ initiative: give local government the power to go further to reduce light pollu-
tion by creating a voluntary ‘Dark Sky Town/City’ classification.
10. Emphasise the role of education: work with educational and cultural institutions and NGOs to achieve wide-
spread public awareness of the issue of light pollution.
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HSE Releases 2019/20 Health and Safety Summary
Statistics for Great Britain
The HSE has published its summary but 2019/20 is above recent rates. workload, lack of support, violence,
statistics for health and safety in Brit- The same goes for working days threats and bullying and changes at
ain for 2019/20. These cover the inci- lost. work are the main causes of work-re-
dence of work-related ill health lated stress, depression or anxiety.
(physical and mental); occupational Work-related stress, de-
lung disease; musculoskeletal dis- pression or anxiety Work-related musculoskeletal
orders; workplace injuries and fatal- In 2019/20 there were 828,000 disorders
ities. The report also looks at the workers suffering from work-related The period 2019/20 saw 480,00
cost to Britain of work-related injury stress, depression or anxiety (new or workers suffering from work-related
and ill health as well as the number long-standing), 347,000 of which musculoskeletal disorders (new or
of cases where enforcement action were new cases. These mental long-standing) of which 152,000
was taken. The sources for the re- health issues led to 17.9 million were new cases. These amounted to
port include the Labour Force Survey working days lost. There were higher 8.9 million lost working days. Indus-
(LFS), the Reporting of Injuries, Dis- than average rates in the electricity, tries with higher than average rates
eases and Dangerous Occurrences gas, steam and air conditioning were agriculture, forestry and fishing;
Regulations (RIDDOR) and the supply industry; public admin/de- construction and human health and
specialist physician and general fence; human health/social work and social work. The main causes of
practitioner reporting (THOR). education. Overall the rates of self- musculoskeletal disorders are cited
Industries which saw statistically sig- reported work-related stress, de- as being manual handling, awkward
nificant higher than average rates of pression or anxiety have increased in and tiring positions, keyboard work
work-related ill health in the period recent years. LFS data suggests that and repetitive action.
2019/20 were public
administration/defence; human New and long-standing cases of Working days lost by type of ill
health/social work and education work-related ill health by type health
whilst those with higher than average
rates of workplace injury were agri- 19% 18%
Other type Other type
culture, forestry and fishing; con-
of illness of illness
struction; manufacturing;
wholesale/retail trade, repair of motor
vehicles and accommodation/food
service activities. These are based
on the rate per 100,000 workers.
This year has seen a fall in the
51% 55%
number of cases prosecuted (325), Stress, Stress,
continuing the downward trend from 30% depression 27% depression
the previous year. The number of Musculoskeletal or anxiety Musculoskeletal or anxiety
HSE notices issued also decreased disorders disorders
(7,075), as did the level of fines
(£35.8 million). Stress, depression or anxiety per 100,000 workers, new and long-
standing
Work-related ill health 3000
The HSE report found that 1.6 million
workers suffered from work-related ill 2500
health in 2019/20 (new or long-
standing). 638,000 of those were 2000
new cases. This amounted to 32.5 1500
million working days lost to work-re-
lated ill health. There were 13,000 1000
deaths each year estimated to be
linked to past exposure at work, pri- 500
marily to chemicals or dust. The 0
rates of work-related ill health have 2001/02 2019/20
remained broadly flat in recent years Shaded area represents a 95% confidence interval
No ill health data collected in 2002/03 or 2012/13 represented by a dashed line
Continued on page 14 ... 13Health and Safety
... Continued from page 13
Occupational lung disease
12,000 disease deaths each year are
estimated to be linked to past expo-
sure at work, whilst there were an
estimated 17,000 new cases of
breathing or lung problems caused
or made worse by work each year on
average over the last three years ac-
cording to the LFS. There were 174
new cases of occupational asthma
seen by chest physicians in 2019,
evidence of an increase in the rate of
new cases in recent years.
Workplace injury
111 workers were killed at work in Slips, trips and falls on the same period amounted to a cost of £10.6
2019/20. Recent years have seen a level accounted for the highest billion whilst the annual cost of work-
general downward trend but the rate number of cases, at 29% of all in- place injury was £5.6 billion. The first
has now flattened out. 693,000 juries. two figures do not include long-la-
workers sustained a non-fatal injury tency illnesses such as cancer. Total
according to self-reporting from the Cost to Britain costs include both financial (loss of
LFS, whilst 65,427 employee non- The annual cost to Britain of work-re- output, healthcare and other costs)
fatal injuries were reported under lated injury and ill health in 2019/20 and human cost (the monetary value
RIDDOR. An estimated 6.3 million is estimated at £16.2 billion. New given to pain, grief, suffering and
working days were lost due to injury. cases of work-related ill health in this loss of life).
Estimated self-reported workplace non-fatal injury per 100,000 Estimated self-reported non-fatal
workers injuries
168,000
5000 Injuries with over 7 days
absence
4000
3000
2000
1000 525,000
Injuries with up to
0 7 days absence
2001/02 2019/20
Shaded area represents a 95% confidence interval
Slips, trips or falls
29%
Non-fatal injuries to em-
on same level ployees by most common ac-
Handling, lifting cident kinds (as reported by
19%
or carrying employers under RIDDOR)
Struck by
11%
moving object
Acts of violence 9%
Falls from a
8%
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Fiona Michie, Editor of HEN, Talks to Bob Gaskell and Nick Woodcock
Bob Gaskell joined CU Phosco Lighting as part of Nick Woodcock began his career in a bank but has
its Sales team, covering the North of England. He now spent just over 30 years in the lighting industry
has been Contracts Director for the company for the with Marwood Electrical Co. During this time, Nick
past 20 years and leads a team that delivers high has undertaken a number of roles within the busi-
mast installation and maintenance projects through- ness which has allowed him to broaden his knowl-
out the UK, working in diverse environments from edge and understanding of our industry. He
highways and sports stadia to airports and ports. currently holds the position of Managing Director.
At the end of last year, Bob Gaskell and Nick Marwood took on the roles of HEA President and
Vice-President respectively. They come to the roles at a challenging time for the industry, with the
UK economy severely damaged by the Covid-19 pandemic and new trading regulations coming
into force post-Brexit. They were both kind enough to spare me the time for a virtual chat about
the challenges facing the industry.
Bob and Nick, you’ve become HEA adapt to this new way of working as ensure all demands are met on time
President and Vice President at a well as looking at ways to help our in- and to budget.
difficult time for the UK economi- dustry bounce back from the “shock”
cally; where do you think the in- caused by the pandemic. Nick: It has been well documented
dustry’s focus will lie in the that there will be a huge financial
coming year? What do you see as the biggest cost as a result of Covid-19 which at
challenge facing the industry in some time will have to be paid for.
Bob: Survival of businesses and the current climate? This is already leading to some
maintaining staff retention, profitabil- speculation regarding future spend-
ity and diversification would be key to Bob: Funding streams, where prio- ing budgets which could lead to pro-
most businesses at this present mo- rities may change due to the econ- jects within our industry being
ment in time. omic situation created by Covid-19 delayed or cancelled. Any reduction
and pressures on Government fund- in funding would be detrimental to
Nick: The Coronavirus pandemic has ing. Plus the fact that funding our industry trying to provide first-
had a major impact on the UK econ- streams are built around the project class lighting solutions. There is the
omy and our industry has had to achieving repayment targets which possibility that the Government may
quickly adapt to the challenges that it are set out in their financial contracts. try and “spend its way out of trouble”
has had to face. Going forward I be- This requires better forecasting and but it is too early to forecast how this
lieve that we will have to continue to programming from the end user to will play out and we therefore need
16Feature: An Interview with the HEA President and Vice-President
to be mindful of the potential impact. Bob: I believe we may begin adopt- more proactive rather than respon-
ing similar ways of working practices sive in my role at CU Lighting, purely
How do you see the change in as during the lockdowns, with fewer due to the fact I now have time to
customs regulations and trade face-to-face meetings. There is also asses things without the burden of
with Europe affecting the indus- the possibility of staff continuing to spending hours in the car. I haven’t
try? work from home, which could lead to missed those long days travelling to
less requirement for office space etc. meetings.
Bob: With regards to the materials We could see less travel and social
and components costs, all European activities within the industry due to Nick: I have been very blessed by
supply chain partners are starting to “fear factor” that what has recently the fact that I have been able to re-
implement price increases to cover happened could happen again if we main working throughout all the lock-
the offset of transportation costs and start meeting in large numbers and downs which has allowed me to
duties being paid in importing to the so on. maintain a sense of normality in my
UK. This isn’t significant but will cre- life. I do feel very sorry for the many
ate increases across all sectors of Nick: Yes, I do. We work in a people- people for whom and for whatever
the industry utilising electronic com- orientated industry which involves reason, lockdown has been particu-
ponents, steel and copper-based meeting with others. Historically this larly challenging.
products. has been face-to-face but as a result I wouldn’t say I have missed anything
of the pandemic it has, through in particular. However, my role in-
Nick: Any new trading relationship necessity, become acceptable to volves a fair amount of travelling,
will bring change and potential chal- hold these meetings in a digital some of which keeps me away from
lenges. However, while I am sure home, so, as this has not been poss-
there have been times over recent “Health and ible due to the pandemic, I have
weeks when goods entering the UK been able to spend more time at
have encountered delays, I believe it wellbeing is now a home with my family.
is too early to say whether these are
short-term or whether they present real focus, which is What do you most look forward to
challenges further into the future. doing when things are back to
important ... “normal”?
What challenges do you foresee
for the industry coming out of the
Investing in people Bob: I really would like to enjoy a pint
Covid-19 pandemic? is just as important with my mates down the pub and
watch some live sport in the actual
Bob: Volume of work and resource, as investing in stadium and not from my armchair. It
and price increases as businesses would be great to be able to visit
have been lean for a while and will energy-efficient family in Spain and spend some time
need to offset cost affected by the on the beach too.
pandemic. Skill shortage as work lighting.”
load increases, possibly. Nick: Meeting people again, enjoying
format. When life returns to some- life being back to something resem-
Nick: I believe there might be a thing resembling normality, I think we bling normality and playing some
catch-up for projects delayed by will see more meetings taking place golf. One thing I have learnt during
Covid last year which could lead to via Teams or Zoom. However, they the pandemic is to appreciate all
possible delays in the supply chain. will never fully replace face-to-face those day-to-day things that we all
There is also talk of increases in the meetings as in our industry, people took for granted.
cost of raw materials which will, if like dealing with people.
they come to fruition, put additional The industry has already done a
pressure on budgets. How have you personally found lot to counter light pollution from
We are also going to have to con- the various lockdowns and re- street lighting, what is your reac-
tinue to adapt to the changes caused strictions and were there any up- tion to the All Party Parliamentary
as a result of the pandemic. While sides for you? Group’s recommendation that the
change can be for the better it can Government introduce dark sky
also be disruptive, and I suspect that Bob: It’s not been easy but I have legislation and do you see that
we are all going to experience a bit enjoyed creating my own allotment this would have much of an affect
of both scenarios. at home and spending more time on the industry?
cooking healthy meals rather than
Do you think the pandemic will eating restaurant food and or take- Bob: I haven’t had the opportunity to
change the way business is done away food. I feel I have become read the documentation as yet. I
going forward? would imagine the industry is bring-
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... Continued from page 17
ing in innovative ideas to support the sign in an appropriate manner. possible. This has resulted in energy
Dark Sky movement and for better savings and consequently a reduc-
light pollution control. This I feel has What do you see as having been tion in our carbon footprint with the
been reasonably achieved in recent the biggest leap forward for the in- environmental benefits that this
times with LED low Glare and CMS dustry during your career? brings.
products.
Bob: The continuing development of Which new developments in light-
Nick: We are all aware of the actions the HEA HERS Schemes and initiat- ing technology or innovative pro-
that we take in our everyday lives ives created for training in better jects most interest/inspire you?
having an impact on the environment practices on and off-site within the in-
and this also applies to us profes- dustry. This has lead to improved Bob: The further integration of econ-
sionally. The move to LED light training and a more developed skill omic CMS solutions into industrial
sources for street lighting has as- set in the industry workforce, which and commercial clients with BMS
sisted in reducing light pollution due can only bode well for the future. platforms. An industrial “smart” ap-
to the direction of the light output if Health and wellbeing is now a real proach.
controlled properly. However more focus which is important and driven
could be done, for example in how by the above. Investing in people is Nick: There have been a number of
we illuminate buildings, statues and just as important as investing in advances in technology and I don’t
other monuments. energy-efficient lighting, in my feel that I can point to one in particu-
We are custodians of the environ- opinion. lar. However, I am personally in-
ment that we live in and are en- spired to be part of an industry that
trusted to pass it on to future Nick: The move to LED lighting. Our strives to provide innovation and im-
generations. The impact of outdoor Industry has undergone a huge provement to the people that we
lighting cannot and should not be an transformation that few could have serve, the general public.
exception and we as an industry seen a few years ago and at a speed
have a responsibility to act and de- that we probably all thought wasn’t
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All-New HERS Gold Logo Introduced by the HEA
trepidation and apprehension - no- way Electrical industry.
body likes change after all! The HEA The HEA wishes to extend its con-
as administrators of HERS antici- gratulations to the companies listed
pated it would take organisations up below that have achieved this pres-
to three years to fully adopt and uti- tigious logo.
lise this system, however in listening
to user feedback and working behind
the scenes with its software devel- Airlie Business Solutions
opers the HEA has now launched the Allan Peacock Ltd
all-new Gold HERS Logo in direct re-
sponse to the commitment demon-
Bouygues E&S Solutions Ltd
strated by some of those HERS Crown Highways Ltd
2020 was a challenging year for organisations. CU Lighting Ltd
many reasons and on Christmas Eve With this fully integrated real-time
the HEA bid farewell to the old Gold system the administrators are now Ducreux Ltd
HERS Logo to replace it with a new able to audit HERS organisation Electrical Testing Ltd
updated version. compliance remotely with HERS Eurovia Group Ltd
The HERS electronic system has portfolio compliance now subject to
been available to HERS Registered 100% audit (it was previously only FM Conway
Organisations for a little over a year 10%). This system provides a much Innolight Ltd
now, providing a fully integrated real- more robust assurance of com- Kier Integrated Services Ltd
time system for organisation and op- pliance and finally a truly level play-
erative compliance of the Highway ing field for organisations that Redspeed International Ltd
Electrical Registration Scheme. constantly strive to achieve the high Siemens Mobility Ltd
When the system was launched on standards of quality and safety ex- Skanska Construction UK Ltd
16th December 2019 it was met with pected across the very diverse High-
Nick Harris Appointed Acting Chief Executive for Highways England
van stepped down from the role. he’ll build on the work we have all
Nick joined HE in 2016 and was the done since 2015 to make Highways
company’s Executive Director of Op- England the successful organisation
erations before taking on the role of it is today.
acting Chief Executive. He is a civil “I’d like to thank Jim O’Sullivan for all
engineer with extensive experience he has achieved at Highways Eng-
in delivering multi-million pound infra- land. Since he joined the company in
structure programmes. Since 2016 2015 he has been instrumental in so
he has been responsible for the op- many positive things. He leaves be-
eration and maintenance of the High- hind him a reputation for delivery that
ways England network, including the is on time and on budget as well as
traffic officers who work around the improvements in the culture of cus-
clock to resolve incidents and protect tomer services and safety that runs
road users. In this role he spear- through everything we do.”
headed changes in the way HE Nick Harris commented on his new
works with its supply chain and intro- role:
duced innovative ways of working to “Our road network has always played
provide the best possible quality of a vital role in connecting the country
The Chair of Highways England service to road users and local com- and boosting the economy, and now
(HE), Dipesh J Shah OBE, has an- munities. even more so.
nounced that Nick Harris will take on Dipesh Shah commented: “I’m delighted to be taking over as we
the role of Acting Chief Executive “I am pleased Nick has agreed to act move into the second year of our
from 1 February, when Jim O’Sulli- as Chief Executive. I’m confident second roads programme.”
21CU Phosco Cheered by Discovery of Historic Lantern
yard hand, and in his words, “having line drawings which we still have.
no intention of staying”, he was later The finding has created a positive
offered the position of a delivery vibe within the business and will
driver for London, the South East likely result in the relaunch of the
and the Home Counties. P412, remade in modern materials
Mark recalls spending 1982 driving to with LED technology.
various seaside towns to deliver what Today, we live in a new and often un-
was then CU Phosco’s signature certain world; I saw a quote in De-
P412 Coastal and Major City Heri- cember 2020 which read:
tage Lantern. He remembers early “2020 is not about appreciating what
mornings on-site, and taking the we desire and want. It's about ap-
chance to stroll along promenades preciating what we have.”
by the sea. I couldn't think of a better example to
Upon completing the product's roll- share than Mark and his conscien-
out, Mark was asked to dispose of tiousness and passion, from one of
any unused products. Thinking it was the UK's longstanding, still family-
much too good to throw away, he de- owned, lighting manufacturers.
cided to hide one of the leftover lan- I have always believed that lighting
terns in Ware's stores. is a people business, despite the ad-
Mark then went on to become our vent of computers and systems, and
driver for the North of England for 12 Mark is a testament to that - a com-
years, often away for five nights a pany is nothing without its people!
For most of us, saying goodbye to week, and I have no doubt some of
2020 was a welcome relief, but you may have even met him on his
Mark Thompson with the
amongst all the negative Covid rounds. pristine P412 Coastal and
headlines, there were some great In those days, CU Phosco operated Major City Heritage Lantern
people, brand, and motivational he tucked away in the
its own delivery service and did so 1980s.
stories. Here Mike Strickson until the changing world empowered
(above), Area Sales Manager at CU carriers to become more competitive
Phosco Lighting, shares a heart- and flexible. When the family decided
warming story of the discovery of to outsource deliveries, Mark found
a historic gem in the warehouse an opening to become the Stores
stores. Manager when the existing one de-
cided to move on to pastures new.
I joined CU Phosco in January 2019. He immediately took to the role.
From my first day, I was staggered This November, I visited our factory
by how many of my new colleagues in Ware on urgent essential busi-
had 30-40 plus years of service and ness. When I arrived, I was sum-
were still as enthusiastic as the day moned to Area 51 (yes, I did say
they joined the company. Area 51), a home-branded area in
18 months later, while working on a the stores the guys had set up to
project, I came across a story that hide historical gems. From a dusty
drove home the values of a UK, corner, Mark got down what ap-
family-owned business that has been peared to me to be a a huge grey
a household brand throughout my blanket. I'm afraid to say the unveil-
measly 32 years within the lighting ing was unceremonious, but hidden
industry. beneath the blanket was a pristine
40 years ago this September, a col- P412. It had never been installed and
league of ours joined the CU Phosco was as good as the day it was built.
family business (established in Ultimately, this little unveiling ex-
1923). That gentleman was Mark pedited a task we had been asked to
Thompson, Stores Manager at our carry out by a client, as nothing beats
Ware site. “The Real Deal” and the lantern had
After getting a job as a temporary much more impact than the original
22News
NAL Retention Socket System Added to SignLoad
A collaboration between Buchanan a patented range of fittings devel- socket-mounted sign supports, and
Computing and NAL Limited has oped to secure all types of illumi- we are happy to recommend the ex-
added the UK’s leading system of re- nated and non-illuminated street tensive and dependable range from
tention sockets to the UK’s most furniture enabling a quick installation NAL for this purpose.”
popular sign design software. and removal with a key and a Ben Parsons, GB Sales Manager at
SignPlot and SignLoad Professional spanner. Available with a choice of NAL, said:
now allow sign foundations to be de- base types to suit all applications, “Our technical business devel-
signed and specified incorporating such as bollards, signposts, seating, opment managers are really excited
these sockets. These products en- railings, litter bins, barriers, cycle about this news. They spend a lot of
able signs to be rapidly removed for stands and bus stop posts, the new time working with designers and
special events and exceptional software enables the correct model consultants demonstrating the bene-
loads, as well as permitting the quick of socket to be selected and illus- fits in terms of installation and future
and economical replacement of dam- trated on the screen and printout, in- maintenance when utilising our re-
aged supports. cluding the ‘duckfoot’ versions with a tention socket system. However,
SignLoad Professional is a standa- cable entry. It provides foundation di- clients were often left frustrated
lone design package for traffic signs mensions in accordance with NAL when unable to design the solution
to EN 12899. It covers the design of recommendations and the necessary easily, creating extra work for all.
the sign face, supports and founda- standards and shows the total length Whilst keeping all their software
tions and includes checks for pass- of each support, taking account of users at the forefront, Buchanan,
ive safety to EN 12767. It is used the portion inserted in the socket. and in particular Simon, have been
throughout Europe and is available Simon Morgan, chairman of Bucha- fantastic in supporting us through
in Norwegian as well as English. nan Computing, and the original this process and we look forward to
For UK users, it is also an integral author of the software commented: working with them in the future.”
part of SignPlot, the leading sign “We were delighted to work closely SignLoad Professional 3.66 is now
face design package that automates with NAL Limited on this devel- ready to be downloaded by those
most aspects of TSRGD and the opment. This enhancement will be with current support contracts. Sign-
Traffic Signs Manual, to ensure cor- very beneficial to all highway and Load Designer and the sign illumina-
rect design. traffic engineers to facilitate the in- tion tool are available free of charge
The NAL retention socket system is creasingly frequent requirement for to anyone.
23News
Northeast Group Confirms Telensa as Global #1 in
Smart Street Lighting
The 6th edition of the flagship study
predicts that central control software
functionality will become increasingly
important, as will interoperability. De-
ployments will generally combine
LED with controls reflecting the effi-
ciencies which can be gained by de-
ploying both from the outset.
Telensa has been confirmed, for the
third year in a row, as the world’s
leading provider of smart street light-
ing by independent analyst company,
Northeast Group. The 6th edition of
Global Smart Street Lighting & Smart
Cities: Market Forecast (2020-2029)
has become the industry standard for
independent research into the street
lighting market and gives Telensa the
leading market share of 18%.
The world’s #1 connected streetlight
platform is Telensa PLANet®, which
consists of wireless control nodes
(telecells), a dedicated Low Power
Wide Area (LPWA) wireless network
and a Central Management System
(CMS). According to the report, such
CMS functionality will become in-
creasingly important as the trend to-
wards interoperability deepens vices to residents. PLANet adds are looking to save costs and im-
across the industry. value by enabling whole populations prove public safety through smart
At the forefront of this shift is the of streetlights to be managed individ- street lighting whilst laying the foun-
‘TALQ2’ interface, which helps to ually, entirely from the desktop.” dations for smart cities.
standardise interoperability and en- Northeast Group forecasts that an-
able integration to other third-party Global growth in the market is set to nual investment in LED and smart
asset management, metering and bil- accelerate. Since the last study, street lighting will reach $3.4 billion
ling systems. Telensa, which is one Telensa has deployed its 2 millionth per year in 2029 and that due to the
of the major contributors to the stan- control node, adding to previous pro- efficiencies of deploying LED lumi-
dard, became TALQ2-compliant ear- jects in New Zealand, Australia, Ma- naires and controls at the same time,
lier in 2020, confirming that its CMS laysia, the Middle East, continental smart streetlight deployments are ex-
is built on openness and in line with Europe, Brazil, the USA and Canada. pected to continue to grow hand-in-
a globally accepted smart city proto- Telensa products are installed on hand with the LED market.
col that avoids lock-in to proprietary one in seven of the UK’s streetlights Chris Testa, research director at
systems. and in the State of Georgia, USA, Northeast Group, said:
Brent Hudson, CEO of Telensa, com- Telensa has one of the world’s lar- “Cities recognise the possibility for
mented: gest smart street lighting deploy- smart city investments to open up
“We are immensely proud that North- ments across the state - more than new opportunities beyond the simple
east Group has once again named 300,000 in a single system. business case and for early invest-
Telensa as the global market leader In keeping with the findings in the re- ments to reap long term effects.
in connected street lighting. Cities port, the world’s #1 smart streetlight Street lighting is still the only smart
and utilities are expected to network provider has also seen recent growth cities market that is scaling and cities
71 million streetlights over the next in tenders across Central Europe, are increasingly looking to use light-
ten years as they look to smart infra- Latin America and the Middle East. ing as their gateway to additional
structure to reduce costs, improve Whilst the subtleties of each market smart city infrastructure.”
sustainability and provide better ser- vary by region, in all cases, countries
24At the Highway Electrical Association, we support our members through a range
of services, helping to set a standard of excellence within the sector. We represent
over 100 organisations whose contract services range from street lighting and tra c
signals to highway communications. In addition, the HEA represents HEA-HEMSA
members who design, manufacture, assemble, supply and distribute equipment into
the highway electrical sector. The HEA also administrates the Highway Electrical
Registration Scheme (HERS), with almost 400 organisations registered.
Find out more:
Website: www.thehea.org.uk
Phone: 01903 705140
Email: contact@thehea.org.uk
Address: Highdown House, Littlehampton Road, Ferring,
West Sussex, BN12 6PGAbacus Lighting Ltd Fabrikat (Nottingham) Ltd Pudsey Diamond Engineering Ltd
www.abacuslighting.com www.fabrikat.co.uk www.pudseydiamond.com
ABB Ltd Glasdon UK Ltd Signify Commercial UK Ltd
www.new.abb.com www.glasdon.com www.signify.com
Acrospire Products Ltd Haldo Developments Ltd Simmonsigns Ltd
www.acrospireproducts.com www.haldo.com www.simmonsigns.co.uk
Aluminium Lighting Co Ltd Henry Williams Ltd Smith Bros (Caer Conan) Wholesale Ltd
www.aluminium-lighting.com www.hwilliams.co.uk www.smithbrosuk.co.uk
ASD Lighting Holophane Europe Ltd SNAPFAST
www.asdstreetlighting.com www.holophane.co.uk www.snapfast.co.uk
BEI Lighting Ltd INDO Lighting Ltd Stainton Lighting Design Services Ltd
www.beilighting.com www.indolighting.com www.staintonlds.co.uk
Candela Light James M Anderson Ltd Telensa Ltd
www.candela.co.uk www.jmanderson.co.uk www.telensa.com
Charles Endirect Ltd Kier Services Highways Thorn Lighting Ltd
www.charlesendirect.com www.kier.co.uk www.thornlighting.co.uk
Cumberland Platforms Ltd Kingfisher Lighting Ltd Tofco CPP Ltd
www.cpl-ltd.com www.kingfisherlighting.com www.tofco.co.uk
CU Phosco Lighting Ltd Lucy Zodion Ltd TRT Lighting Ltd
www.cuphoscouk.com www.lucyzodion.com www.trtlighting.com
Dacrylate Paints Ltd Mallatite Ltd TWM Traffic Control Systems Ltd
www.dacrylate.co.uk www.mallatite.co.uk www.twmtraffic.com
DEHN (UK) Ltd Marwood Electrical Co Ltd Urban Control Ltd
www.dehn.co.uk www.marwoodelectrical.co.uk www.urban-control.com
Designs for Lighting Ltd Mayflower Smart Control Urbis Schreder Ltd
www.designsforlighting.co.uk www.mayflowercontrol.com www.urbis-schreder.com
Ducreux Ltd NAL Ltd Valmont Stainton Ltd
www.ducreux.co.uk www.nal.ltd.uk www.valmont-stainton.com
DW Windsor Lighting Nationwide Platforms Ltd Versalift United Kingdom Ltd
www.dwwindsor.com www.nationwideplatforms.co.uk www.versalift.co.uk
Exterior Lighting Solutions (UK) Ltd OrangeTek Ltd
www.elsltd.co.uk www.orangetek.co.uk
Free4m Consulting Ltd Pole Products Hydro Extruded
www.free4mconsulting.com Solutions
www.hydroextrusions.com/poles
www.thehea.org.ukNews
McCann awarded £117m Full Fibre DW Windsor
Contract for the City of Nottingham Appoints New UK
Sales Director
Civil and electrical engineering firm ham, Dominika Walker, said:
McCann has been awarded a city- “Our Gigabit City Investment Pro-
wide build contract by CityFibre gramme represents £4 billion in in-
worth £117m for its full fibre rollout in vestment and our strategy is to work
its home city of Nottingham. with and to reward successful con-
The project is the latest location tractors with long term, regionally
where construction is underway as based work, enabling them to grow
part of CityFibre’s up-to £4billion Gi- alongside us. CityFibre offers a real,
gabit City Investment Programme, sustainable and compelling alter-
targeting full fibre rollout to up to native for the construction supply
eight million premises across more chain in telecoms and we look for-
than 60 towns and cities across the ward to working with IQA Elecnor for
UK. years to come.”
Construction work on Nottingham’s Speaking about this latest contract
next-generation full fibre network has win, John McCann, Managing Direc-
already started and is due to last for tor at McCann, said: DW Windsor, the exterior lighting
up to six years, bringing almost all “CityFibre’s commitment to delivering specialist, is pleased to announce
residents, businesses and public the latest in full fibre technology to the promotion of Esther Newton to
sector sites in the city within reach of the city of Nottingham is both com- UK Sales Director, with immediate
the future-proof network and gigabit- mendable and exciting. The scheme, effect.
speed broadband services. along with similar projects across the Esther brings a wealth of lighting and
Throughout the project with City- UK, will transform large areas - gear- leadership experience to the role,
Fibre, McCann will utilise modern ing them up for the future of connec- having worked within the industry for
build techniques to deploy the net- tivity in order to attract businesses, over 20 years, including 12 years at
work quickly, safely and efficiently visitors and improve the lives of resi- DW Windsor. For the past three
across the city while working closely dents. years, she has managed the suc-
with CityFibre, Nottingham City “This is a landmark project for our cessful Garda Business Unit, where
Council and the wider community to team to be involved with. We are de- she has helped grow and evolve the
ensure that a fast and successful lighted to be on board and look for- range into the collection of products
roll-out is achieved with minimum ward to commencing work in order to offered today.
disruption to residents. turn vision into reality and ensure a Terry Dean, DW Windsor Group
On awarding the project to McCann, very bright future for the city of Not- CEO and Chairman, said:
CityFibre’s City Manager for Notting- tingham.” “I’m delighted to confirm Esther’s
promotion to UK Sales Director for
DW Windsor. Her knowledge of the
company and industry, as well as her
successful management of the
Garda Business Unit, made her a
natural choice for the role.”
Esther will be responsible for the
strategic leadership of DW Windsor’s
UK sales team who she has worked
with throughout her career at DW
Windsor. Commenting on her promo-
tion, Newton said:
“The sales team at DW Windsor has
been integral to the company’s
growth and success in recent years.
I’ve worked alongside the sales or-
ganisation for a number of years and
am excited to be leading the team as
we continue to support our UK cus-
tomers and develop new business in
2021.”
27McCann Commissioned to Deliver County-defining
Gedling Access Road Civil and Electrical Works
Work to create a congestion-easing day, with traffic levels steadily in- side the borough councils.”
access road in Gedling, Nottingham- creasing over a number of years. The teams at McCann and Balfour
shire, is well underway with Notting- Easing congestion and providing a Beatty have formed a strong working
ham-based McCann teaming up as a faster route for through traffic is a key relationship over many years and
strategic partner of Balfour Beatty to deliverable for the project. partnered on several high profile pro-
deliver an economy-boosting relief Planning permission was granted by jects recently including Top Wighay
route for the county. Gedling Borough Council in 2014 Farm in Nottinghamshire as well as
The Gedling Access Road (GAR), is with works starting in early 2016 works to improve the A19 between
a new 3.8km single carriageway across utilities and other essential Norton and Wynyard in the north-
which will provide a quick link be- areas. Since that time, the project east of England. For John this bodes
tween the B684 on Mapperley Plains programme has seen progress well, with the teams looking forward
and the A612 Trent Valley Road/Not- across ecology, further drainage to linking up once more:
tingham Road. works, pre-site clearance and con- “There’s a great synergy between
The scheme is being delivered by struction, with Balfour Beatty now ourselves and Balfour Beatty in our
Nottinghamshire County Council and teaming up with McCann on several work ethic, ethos and how we deliver
VIA in partnership with Scape Group, areas of civil and electrical engineer- projects. Our positive reputation for
D2N2, Homes England, Gedling Bor- ing ahead of proposed project com- successful collaborative delivery is
ough Council and Balfour Beatty. pletion in the Autumn of 2021. securing us notable schemes across
Nottinghamshire County Council has Speaking about McCann’s involve- the UK and we look forward to part-
outlined the primary objectives of the ment in the project, John McCann nering with Balfour Beatty to deliver
scheme, saying that it will “enable said: the Gedling Access Road as well as
the sustainable redevelopment of the “The Gedling Access Road scheme further projects in the future.”
former Gedling Colliery/Chase Farm will provide numerous benefits on an Gary Wood, Group Manager for
site and adjoining land”, with up to economic level as well as in relation Highways and Transport at Notting-
1,050 residential properties ear- to road safety, noise reduction, ecol- hamshire County Council, said:
marked for the area alongside office ogy, landscaping and air quality. “The Gedling Access Road is a major
and light industrial buildings, shops “McCann’s role in the scheme is to project and investment for the
and access to Gedling Country Park. install lighting columns and electrical County Council and will have many
The new road will also provide a by- cabling as well as road signage foun- benefits for not only local residents
pass link to the east of Gedling, mak- dations. Collectively, all parties are and businesses but also those travel-
ing for a quicker and smoother committed to delivering a community- ling through the county. Despite the
connection from the popular suburb changing scheme which will trans- challenges of working within a pan-
to Nottingham city and the wider form Gedling and the wider area as demic the scheme is progressing
county. Nottinghamshire County part of the continuous improvement well and is a great example of part-
Council has reported that over of the county’s road network by Not- nership working.”
15,000 vehicles use the A6211 per tinghamshire County Council along-
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