As the demand for reliable highways continues to rise, ensuring quality assurance (QA) in highway construction is crucial. At AKN Engineering, we specialise in Site Engineering for highways projects across the UK, and implementing effective QA practices is key to our success. In this guide, we’ll share best practices in QA for highway construction, perfect for project managers, engineers, and students looking for professional development.

Graduate Engineers are important to any construction team, bringing both technical skills and practical problem-solving to complex projects. At AKN Engineering, based in Hertfordshire, our Graduate Engineers work closely with experienced site engineers and surveyors on major highways construction projects, helping to keep each stage of the project on track. Today, we’re giving you an inside look at a day in the life of one of our Graduate Engineers on a highways site, where responsibilities like setting out, monitoring progress, and quality control make a big impact.

When it comes to road construction and pavement surfacing, precise setting out of tarmac is essential for achieving smooth, durable, and visually appealing surfaces. Whether you're a project manager, engineer, or student, understanding the techniques of tarmac setting out is imperative for the success of highways construction projects. In this guide, we'll explore the key steps and best practices for setting out tarmac.

For companies like AKN Engineering, which specialise in site engineering services and Land Surveying services, ITRs are a valuable tool to monitor quality during projects like highways construction. Read more about the value of good documentation via this blog post.