Insights

Articles from the yard, the highway and the recycling floor

Practical notes on civil engineering, highways and environmental services across the South of England.

29 Jun 2026

Section 278 agreements: a developer's guide to S278 infrastructure works

How the Section 278 process works in England, the common pitfalls developers run into, and how R&W Langley delivers technical compliance on highway works.

RWL continue works at Titchfield
15 Aug 2025

RWL continue works at Titchfield

Central reservation toucan crossing, kerbs, tactiles, guardrail, NAL ducting and surfacing complete at the A27 Segensworth scheme.

RWL operatives are progressing well with the installation of the new kerb line on our Fordingbridge project
4 Aug 2025

RWL operatives are progressing well with the installation of the new kerb line on our Fordingbridge project

Kerbs laid on a 150mm ST2 concrete bed, using an excavator-mounted lifting aid to reduce manual handling on the Fordingbridge site.

R&W Environmental support local business M J Farrington at National CMPE Weekend
10 Jul 2025

R&W Environmental support local business M J Farrington at National CMPE Weekend

R&W Environmental supported Ray Ransom's lifelong friend Mick Farrington at the 61st National CMPE AGM weekend, raising over £3,000 for the Dementia Care Hub.

Chairman of R&W wins CECA Outstanding Contribution/Lifetime Achievement Award
2 Apr 2025

Chairman of R&W wins CECA Outstanding Contribution/Lifetime Achievement Award

Ray Ransom recognised by CECA with the Outstanding Contribution/Lifetime Achievement Award for his people-focused leadership and "The R&W Way".

30 Jan 2025

Infrastructure Excellence: R&W Langley's Latest Project Updates

Project updates from Pennyfarthing Homes Fordingbridge, Canford Park, AFC Corsham and Lovell's S278 junction improvements.

Illuminating Excellence: R&W Langley Delivers Advanced Sports Facility Lighting at Bovington Garrison
10 Jan 2025

Illuminating Excellence: R&W Langley Delivers Advanced Sports Facility Lighting at Bovington Garrison

£85,000 sports pitch lighting upgrade at Bovington Garrison, enabling year-round physical training for military units.

29 Nov 2024

Investing in the Future: R&W Langley Welcomes New Apprentice Quantity Surveyors

Ashley Baker and Lily Foster join R&W Langley as apprentice Quantity Surveyors, combining HNC study with on-site mentoring.

21 Nov 2024

Excellence in Action: Client Commends R&W's Performance on Titchfield S278 Works

R&W receives top 5/5 rating across all client assessment categories for S278 works on Southampton Road, Titchfield.

21 Nov 2024

R&W Langley's Latest Projects: From Military Infrastructure to Residential Development

£3.2m West Moors Jerrican Preparation Shed for VIVO Defence Services and £600k Hampshire Homes S278 works in Titchfield.

9 Oct 2024

Climate Change and Its Impact on the UK Building Industry

How shifting precipitation, rising sea levels and net-zero regulation are reshaping UK construction — and how R&W Group is responding.