NJUG AWARDS 2010
NJUG held its third annual Awards in the House of Commons on 30th November 2010, hosted by John Woodcock MP, Shadow Transport Minister. For the third consecutive year, the event was kindly sponsored by Virgin Media. Despite the bad weather the event was very well attended and the assembled guests enjoyed speeches from the Shadow Minister as well as the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker, who stressed the importance fo the awards in promoting best practice throughout the utilities and street works sector. NJUG CEO Les Guest also delivered a presentation at the event which can be found here.
The Awards are designed to recognise, promote and reward instances of best practice within the street works industry which contribute to turning the NJUG Vision for Street Works into a reality. Prizes were awarded to utility companies and contractors who provided case studies demonstrating their delivery of one or more of the objectives of the NJUG Vision.
The Awards centred on each of the six Vision Statements with an award for each one (although case studies supporting more than one statement were encouraged):
•Safety is the number one priority
•Utilities deliver consistent high quality
•Utilities work together and in partnership with local authorities and contractors to minimise disruption
•Utilities keep the public informed on all aspects of works
•Utilities maximise the use of sustainable methods and materials
•Damage to the underground assets is avoided
Following assessment by an impartial panel of judges, NJUG was delighted to announce the shortlisted submissions on 18th October. All shortlisted enteries can be viewed here here along with NJUG's associated press release.
The following winners were announced at the event on the 30th:
NJUG Category | Winner | Case Study |
| Safety Award | 2 winners:- Laing O’Rourke - Severn Trent Water and WHC Hire Services | - Incident and Injury Free to Zero AFR in Utilities- Vision on Safety for Hand Arm Vibration |
| Avoiding Damage Award | Laing O’Rourke | Reducing Underground Utility Strikes to 0.16% |
| Partnership Award | Morrison Utility Services / UK Power Networks / Southern Gas Networks / Transport for London / Thames Water / Southwark Borough Council | Borough High Street |
| Quality Award | Clancy Docwra | Electrofusion Clamp Detection |
| Sustainability Award | Skanska – North London Gas Alliance | Aspects of Sustainability |
| CommunicationsAward | Enterprise plc / Severn Trent Water / National Grid / Worcestershire County Council | Bewdley |
Awards for individual contributions to the delivery of the NJUG Vision were also presented to Mark Ostheimer for his work as HAUC(UK) Joint Chair and NJUG Operations Director, and Robert Hudleston for his work as Training and Accreditation Working Group Joint Chair.
To view NJUG's press release announcing the winners, please click here.
To view pictures from the event, please click here.
NJUG Awards 2009
NJUG held its second annual Awards in the House of Commons on 1st December 2009, hosted by Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the House of Commons Transport Select Committee. For the second year running, the event was kindly sponsored by Virgin Media.
The Awards are designed to recognise, promote and reward instances of best practice within the street works industry which contribute to turning the NJUG Vision for Street Works into a reality. Prizes were awarded to utility companies and contractors who provided case studies demonstrating their delivery of one or more of the objectives of the NJUG Vision.
The Awards centred on each of the six Vision Statements with an award for each one (although case studies supporting more than one statement were encouraged):
Following assessment by an impartial panel of judges, NJUG was delighted to announce the shortlisted submissions on 9th November - click here to view. NJUG's associated press release can be viewed here.
The following winners were announced at the event on 1st December:
| Avoiding Damage Award | Infotec | Virtual Trialhoes |
| Partnership Award | Birstol Water plc, Daniels, BT and Bath & North East Somerset | A37 Road Reconstruction near Bristol |
| Quality Award | Laing O'Rourke | X-plo're Web Portal |
| Sustainability Award | Thames Water Utilities Ltd | VMR Recycling and Strategic Waste Action Group |
| Safety Award | EDF Energy Networks | Street Works Refresher Training DVD - 'On Any Work Day' |
| World Class Award | Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions | Our approach to Zero Harm |
| Individual Contribution to the NJUG Vision for Street Works | Fraser Pithie, Severn Trent Water |
To view NJUG's press release announcing the winners, please click here.
To view pictures from the event, please click here.
Should you have any queries, please call the NJUG team on 0207 340 8737 or contact us at info@njug.org.uk.
NJUG Awards 2008
NJUG launched the NJUG Awards 2008, kindly sponsored by Virgin Media, at the NJUG Winter Reception on 2 December 2008. The Awards were designed to recognise, promote and reward best practice within the street works industry and which contributes to turning the NJUG Vision for Street Works into a reality.
Prizes were awarded to utility companies and contractors who provided case studies demonstrating their delivery to one or more of the objectives of the NJUG Vision.
The awards centred around each of the six Vision Statements with an award for each one (although case studies supporting more than one statement were encouraged).
The deadline for entries was 7th November 2008, over fifty submissions were received.
The Awards were presented at NJUG's annual Winter Reception, hosted by Theresa Villiers MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Transport on 2nd December 2008 at The Atrium Restaurant, Millbank, London SW1P 3JA.
The shortlist, announced on 20th Novermber, can be viewed here.
There were six awards presented, one for each aspect of the NJUG Vision, and the winners were as follows:The NJUG Safety Award - Northern Gas Networks (Play Safe, Stay Safe)
The NJUG Avoiding Damage Award - West Midlands Gas Alliance (Vacuum Excavation)
The NJUG Partnership Award - Central Networks / EON Energy Services / National Grid / South Staffs Water / BT Openreach / Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions / May Gurney / Enterprise / Energy Services (Kinver Project)
The NJUG Quality Award - Skanska Utilities (Field Based Mobility Solutions)
The NJUG Sustainability Award - Carillion Utility Services (Carbon Footprint Calculator)
The NJUG World Class Award - Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions (Belief Based Behavioural Safety Programme)
Submissions focused on:
· How the case study meets the Vision and which categories it supports
· Demonstrating innovation
· Benefits arising from the project/initiative (e.g. community, cost, environmental, reputation, reduction in accidents etc)
To view the photos from the event, please click here.
Government publishes response to the Red Tape Challenge
Click here to view the Government's response to Red Tape Challenge,to which NJUG submitted a comprehensive response.
Click here to view NJUG's summary of the response highlighting the aspects most relevant to the streetworks industry.
NJUG Submits Response to 2nd Yorkshire Permit Scheme Consultation
Click here to view NJUG's consultation response.
NJUG Submit Response to Ofgem Consultation on Re-opener Applications
Click here to view NJUG's response
2011 NJUG Awards Winners Announced!
Click here to view NJUG's press release annoucing the 2011 NJUG Awards winners.
Click here to view NJUG's consultation response.
NJUG Submit Response to TfL Lane Rental Consultation
Click here to read our response in full.
NJUG Submit Response to DfT Lane Rental Consultation
Click here to read our response in full.
NJUG Awards Shortlist 2011 Announced!
Click here to read the press release.
Norman Baker MP supports South East Water's sign up to the HAUC(UK) Code
Click here to read the press release.
Government Publishes Lane Rental Consultation
The Government has published its consultation on lane rental.
Click here to read the consultation.
Click here to read NJUG's statement.
NJUG Awards 2011
NJUG have now officially launched their annual awards ceremony for 2011 with entries now open. For further information please click here .
HAUC(UK) Newsletter
HAUC(UK) have now published their quarterly newsletter for May 2011. It can be viewed here .
London Permit Scheme Review
Oneroadnetwork has now published an evaluation of the London Permit Scheme’s first year. The report can be viewed in full here .
London Regional Forum
Laing O'Rourke will be hosting the second Regional Forum of 2011 on June 28th. The London Forum will be held at London Zoo, further information can be viewed here.
NJUG Submit Reponse to London Permit Scheme (Phase 3) Consultation
The documents can be view here and here.
NJUG Publishes a Further 2 Good Practice Case Studies
Click here to view these case studiesNJUG Briefing to London Assembly Transport Committee
NJUG submission to London Transport Committee inquiry on the future of London's road network. View here.