NV5 Global has announced the acquisition of certain assets of X8e-Vinyard, a professional geotechnical consulting and construction materials inspection and testing services company based in New Mexico.

The acquisition, which was paid for mostly in cash, is anticipated to contribute up to $3.5m to NV5’s annualised revenues in Albuquerque.

A-Plant Lux Traffic Control & Management, one of the UK’s largest hirer of portable traffic signals, has signed a five-year framework agreement with Kier to provide nationwide traffic management equipment.

"A-Plant will provide dashboard management system, full KPI reporting tools including delivery, collection and breakdown response times."

As part of the agreement A-Plant will provide dashboard management system, full KPI reporting tools including delivery, collection and breakdown response times.

Mott MacDonald Sweco Joint Venture (JV) has secured a £50m ($72m) design and assessment contract from Transport Scotland.

The project includes the assessment of route option and design work for dualling the 29mi (46.6km) western stretch from Auldearn and Fochabers, located on the western part of the A96.