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Careers in Construction Month – Inside the World of an Engineer

October 2025
This Careers in Construction Month we are exploring the different paths into the industry and the individual talent at FM Conway. One of our 3rd-year trainee engineers, Marlan Paranagamage, has written a blog post exploring his decision to start his career with an apprenticeship, why he knew construction was right for him, and how FM Conway has supported him as he develops as an engineer and a person.

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Careers in Construction Month – Life as a Final Year Apprentice

October 2025
This Careers in Construction Month, read one of our engineering technician apprentices, Avril Permaul’s, take on life as an apprentice at FM Conway including why she chose us, why an apprenticeship, and how much she is enjoying and learning in her role.

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Careers in Construction Month – Engineering the Future

October 2025
This Careers in Construction Month we are exploring the many different routes into the construction and infrastructure industry to make it easier to find a fit which is right for you. At FM Conway, we offer apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience, and many more entry-routes, so whatever your previous experience is you can find your place within our innovative team.

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Careers in Construction Month – No Two Days are the Same

October 2025
FM Conway's Marketing Manager, Oliver Gould, shares his thoughts on how new experiences build new skills, the importance of good communication, and how marketing supports the rapidly evolving sector.

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Careers in Construction Month – Embracing the Whole Talent Pool to Build a Resilient Workforce

October 2025
This Careers in Construction Month we spoke to Kelly Hills, Recruitment Manager at FM Conway, about the development in the industry and the growth to build a more inclusive diverse workforce.

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Careers in Construction Month – Female Representation

October 2025
This Careers in Construction Month hear from our Apprentice Assistant Specialist Surfacing Coordinator, Libby, about her choice to leave school at 16 and find her place in the construction industry.

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Careers in Construction Month – Apprenticeships and Opportunity

October 2025
This Careers in Construction Month, hear from Hannah Purnell, one of the Talent Managers in our Learning and Development Team, as she talks about her role, the opportunities available at FM Conway, and why apprenticeships are a great first step into the industry.

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Customer Care - Here to Help

October 2025
FM Conway’s Customer Care team is part of our Central Services division and often acts as the first point of contact for members of the public, our employees, and a wide range of stakeholders.

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Kevin Blake - Resilience, Support & Opportunity

September 2025
Hear from Kevin Blake, as he details his journey working in the asphalt industry, joining FM Conway as a Depot Operative, and the support he gets from FM Conway's Disability Confident Forum.

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Pride and Progress

September 2025
Pride and Progress - FM Conway's National Inclusion Week 2025.

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5 Minutes With Mihai Dragut

September 2025
For National Inclusion Week, we sat down with Mihai Dragut, a trainee engineer in FM Conway’s structures division, to hear about his journey into construction, his Romanian heritage, and what inclusion means to him.

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5 Minutes With Matthew Chapman

September 2025
For National Inclusion Week, we sat down with Matthew Chapman, Infrastructure Manager in our IT Department, to hear about his journey with neurodiversity, his experiences as a parent, and how inclusion has shaped both his leadership style and personal growth.

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Meet the Distribution Team

August 2025
We’d like to introduce you to the Distribution team - the cogs that keep everything turning in asphalt supply and delivery. Simply put, they’re the team ensuring asphalt materials are delivered safely, on time, and in the right order.

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From Lab Coats to Combat Boots

August 2025
For the past four years, FM Conway’s Technology Centre in Gravesend has had the privilege of supporting the Royal Engineers of the British Army in their vital training. The Royal Engineers, known as the Sappers, are highly skilled combat engineers, trained not only as soldiers but also to build and maintain essential infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and fortifications.

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Meet Josh Ward - The Face of Progress

July 2025
Josh Ward, Area Production Manager in our Aggregates and Asphalt (A&A) division, knows the journey of progress better than most. With over a decade at FM Conway, dating back to when we first began producing Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP), Josh now leads a talented team of 45 operatives across four sites: Aldershot, Croydon, Erith, and Reading.

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Dave Conway - Dreaming of Safer Roads

June 2025
Dave Conway is back with another blog, detailing his work supporting the Fourth Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety, hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco and the World Health Organization (WHO) in Marrakech.

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Meet Maggie and Leanne – The Yin and Yang of Customer Service

June 2025
In the world of customer service, balance is everything. And no one does that better than Maggie and Leanne, the dynamic duo powered by dedication, integrity, and a shared determination to deliver first-class customer service from start to finish.

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Let's Make 2025 the Year We Stop Tinkering at the Margins

April 2025
It’s already shaping up to be a busy start to the year at Conway House. However, I wanted to pause and reflect on priorities for the industry this year, in particular, what needs to be done to move the dial on achieving net zero roads.

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Enhancing Plant Performance at Heathrow Asphalt Plant

April 2025
Following a three-week maintenance shutdown in January, the Heathrow Asphalt Plant team has diligently completed critical upgrades and invested in training to enhance operational efficiency.

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Let’s Think Bigger: A City-Wide Approach to Roads Innovation

March 2025
Talk about any challenge in construction and one word will keep cropping up: collaboration. Used so often, it can start to lose some of its meaning, but at a recent sustainability event FM Conway held at London’s beautiful Guildhall, the importance and real-world implications of ‘collaboration’ couldn’t have been any clearer.

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Croydon Asphalt: Unshaken, Not Stirred

March 2025
How do you like your Conway Collect Asphalt Plant? If it’s cool, calm, and collected, then we’re sure you’ll get along well with our hardworking, dedicated team at Croydon.
Our team of multi-skilled operatives at Croydon Asphalt is a perfect cocktail of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm. With a can-do attitude and a steady work ethic, the team is a tried-and-tested recipe for getting the job done.

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The Highways Wish List: Multi-Year Funding and Longer-Lasting Roads

February 2025
After last November’s surprise reshuffle at the Department for Transport (DfT), infrastructure operators will be waiting to see what the new Secretary of State might have in store for the sector. Highways teams especially will be hoping that the recent suggestion of multi-year funding settlements for local roads stays on the table.

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Ellie Collett and the Six ‘Vollie’ Drivers

February 2025
Wave hello to our quiet concrete champions! Ellie Collett, Concrete Manager, and her team of drivers - Gareth, Damian, Keith, Curtis, Ian, and William – who are each responsible for the ready-mix supply of concrete. FM Conway has been supplying concrete for more than 20 years, and the team does a sterling job of serving our internal and external customers with a smooth, reliable service.

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Embracing Inclusivity in Roadworks: The Three-Tier Assessment Approach

December 2024
Working in Marketing, I don't often get the chance to step onto a construction site. So, when I was invited to take part in a Three-Tier Assessment, I jumped at the opportunity to see firsthand how inclusivity is integrated into roadworks. This experience opened my eyes to the significant challenges faced by many road users, especially those with disabilities.

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Dave Conway - Beijing on the Safe Side

November 2024
Hear from Dave Conway, as he details his most recent trip to Beijing, China, fulfilling his role as the acting chair of ISO TC241, the technical committee responsible for the development and management of the ISO 39000 series of Roads Safety Management standards, at its annual plenary meeting.

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Celebrating 10 Years at the Award Winning Heathrow Asphalt Plant

October 2024
It’s a big year for our West London plant, so we’re taking a trip down memory lane to reflect on the progress, challenges and changes over the years and to hear from our great people who were there from the very start.

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Sophie Parsons - Navigating the World of Deepfakes

September 2024
As we continue to embrace new technologies in the construction industry, it's essential to stay informed about the potential threats they bring.

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Dave Conway - Road Safety in the Big Apple

August 2024
Dave Conway has returned with another blog detailing his most recent trip to New York to attend a meeting of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration (UNRSC), where Dave is the elected representative of ISO TC241, the technical committee responsible for the ISO 39000 series of road safety management system standards.

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The Secret Life of Chelsfield Recycling: Training, Planing and Sustaining

August 2024
Located in Kent, Chelsfield Recycling is one of four recycling depots within the Aggregates and Asphalt division. Home to the management of road planings, we crush, and screen used materials to process them into high-quality RAP (recycled asphalt planings).

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Sophie Parsons - The Dark Side of AI

August 2024
AI comes with its own set of challenges and potential threats. In this post, we'll explore these disadvantages and explain why it's crucial for businesses to stay informed.

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Jakub Stawicki - Roads to Success: My Experience with FM Conway

July 2024
I had the opportunity to complete a five-day placement with FM Conway Ltd , a leading infrastructure services company. The experience was both educational and inspiring. In this article, I'd like to share my journey with you.

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Sophie Parsons - Me, Myself, and AI

July 2024
Let’s dive into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine this: a computer system performing tasks which traditionally require human intelligence. We’re talking about learning, problem-solving, understanding the human language and recognising patterns.

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Tall, Green, and Handsome: Aldershot Exposed

June 2024
The Marketing team is back with another blog, this time paying a visit to our Aldershot asphalt plant for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.

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Dave Conway - A Safer Place for all Road Users

May 2024
Dave Conway is back with another blog, detailing his continued support to the working group that created, implemented, and continues to manage the ISO 39001 management system behind the business' approach to road safety, and acting as chair of the ISO TC 241.

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More than a Thealing! Marketing goes Undercover

May 2024
The Marketing team are always on hand to visit our Aggregates & Asphalt (A&A) plants to capture a behind-the-scenes look into the lifecycle of our products. Take a look with us as we uncover the journey of our aggregates before they reach their final surfacing destinations, taking a closer look at exactly how our products are manufactured, as well as how our plants are serving local businesses.

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Dave Conway – Driving Home for Christmas

December 2023
Dave Conway, returns with another blog, detailing the honour he had of representing the UK in Road Traffic Safety at this year's ISO plenary meeting.

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Dave Conway – An Exciting Return to Road Safety

October 2023
Our Road Safety Manager, Dave Conway, returns with another blog, detailing his most exciting triumph yet as he continues his work in the world of road safety.

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Ella Cole: Shaping Workplace Culture

September 2023
Head of Business Support & Recruitment and EDI lead, Ella Cole, recently spoke about how the right workplace culture can better motivate our teams.

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The Power of Veterans in the Workplace

July 2023
In today's competitive job market, organisations constantly seek talented individuals who bring unique skills and perspectives to their teams. One often overlooked group that holds tremendous potential is Veterans and Reservists.

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Joanne Conway on What Modern Commerce Can Learn from Family Businesses

June 2023
Chair of the FM Conway Group, Joanne Conway, discusses what modern commerce can learn from family businesses.

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Maggie Taylor: Let’s Say Yes to Apprenticeships

June 2023
Our A&A Internal Sales and Customer Service Supervisor, Maggie Taylor, discusses how she entered the construction industry, the importance of apprenticeships, and how she tackled stereotypes and challenges throughout her early career.

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Dave Conway – Driving Safely into the Sunset

June 2023
For the final time, our Road Safety Manager, Dave Conway, says goodbye in his latest blog as he details his upcoming retirement and his next steps in the world of road safety.

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Joanne Conway on a Diverse and Bright Future for Highways

June 2023
Chair of the FM Conway Group, Joanne Conway, provides her insight into how we can encourage people from all walks of life to enjoy the fantastic opportunities our sector offers.

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Dave Conway's Jet-Setting Road Safety Journey

March 2023
In his latest blog, FM Conway Road Safety Manager, Dave Conway, discusses what he's been up to recently, working in the ever-changing world of road safety.

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Dave Conway on Road Safety Week 2022

November 2022
Dave Conway is back again with another blog with his takes on how Businesses need to take a safe system approach to managing their occupational road risk, his work on the ISO39003 standard for autonomous vehicles, as well as his take on Road Safety Week 2022.

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Dave Conway on the Changing Landscape of Road Safety

August 2022
IMS and Road Safety Manager, Dave Conway, is back with another blog detailing his experiences and insights into the ever-changing world of road safety.

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How to Cut Carbon in your Diet

January 2022
Our Head of Carbon and Environment, Vanessa Hilton, is back with her latest blog which is filled with her tips and tricks designed to help you look at your new year diet as an opportunity to cut carbon.

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Road Safety Week: Andy Wood

November 2021
Andy Wood joined FM Conway in 2007 as a Grab Lorry Driver and spent years experiencing life on the road before making the switch to Learning and Development Training Instructor in 2019.
Now with a career spanning 20 years behind the wheel of a HGV, Andy is keen to use his experience as a HGV driver to provide a more relatable and impactful training experience for his colleagues.

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Dave Conway: What does it take to be a Road Safety Hero?

November 2021
The 15th of November sees the start of Road Safety Week 2021, the UK’s biggest road safety event, and it seem fitting that I should update this blog to mark the occasion.

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Dave Conway: Life Back on the Road

September 2021
To mark the launch of this year's 'Road Safety Week' Dave Conway, Road Safety Manager, is back with another blog discussing how the global pandemic has affected road safety, and introduces a thought provoking way of approaching the topic.

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No Need to Speed

November 2020
To mark the launch of this year's 'Road Safety Week' Dave Conway, Road Safety Manager, is back with another blog discussing how the global pandemic has affected road safety, and introduces a thought provoking way of approaching the topic.

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Hammering Down Carbon

November 2020
In her first blog, Vanessa Hilton discusses her recent meeting with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.

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Locking Down Remote Audits

June 2020
In his latest blog, Dave Conway discusses how remote audits are demonstrating ongoing compliance for FM Conway management systems.

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Conferences, Coronavirus and Road Traffic Crashes

February 2020
IMS and Road Safety Manager, Dave Conway, is back with his latest blog, discussing what is happening in the world relating to Road Traffic Safety.

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Apprentice to Engineer - Jared's FM Conway Journey

January 2020
Consultancy’s award-winning Engineering Technician, Jared Humphries, details how his love of design led him to FM Conway and his journey from apprentice to engineer.

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Road Traffic Safety Brings New Awards, Partnerships and Innovations to FM Conway

December 2019
FM Conway's IMS and Road Safety Manager, Dave Conway, details what new opportunities have kept him busy in the build up to Christmas.

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Dave Conway Details the Exciting Changes Happening in Road Traffic Safety

September 2019
In his latest blog, Dave Conway, IMS and Road Safety Manager, talks about his ever-evolving work with Road Traffic Safety and his appointment to the Governance and Standards Advisory Group (GSAG) of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

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Maggie Taylor on her Experience as an FM Conway Apprentice

August 2019
Maggie Taylor details her experience as a commercial apprentice for FM Conway’s Aggregates and Asphalt (A&A) division.

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A Year In Industry

June 2019
Kieran Collins, Business Management student at the University of Southampton, recaps on his placement year as a Marketing Assistant at FM Conway.

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A Proactive Approach to Asset Management

June 2019
Julian Wynn, Traffic Management & Water and Drainage Management Director, highlights the expansion of our service to provide our customers with a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to fulfilling their needs.

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Intelligent Lighting Solutions

June 2019
Graham Cartledge explains how FM Conway’s Lighting division is at the forefront of this new technological push and how we as a business are at the heart of enabling the move towards smart cities.

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Real World Solutions

June 2019
Mark Tooley, Civil Engineering Director explains how FM Conway is working with clients to combat the challenges faced by the industry.

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Women in Construction

May 2019
In her latest blog Joanne Garwood, Aggregates and Asphalt Managing Director, highlights FM Conway's commitment to combatting the skills shortage and encouraging more women into the construction industry.

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Meeting The Future Challenges of Our Road Network

May 2019
In his latest blog Nick Burman, Business Development Director at FM Conway, explains the industry's focus on increased investment to support the country's economic prosperity and ultimately, keep people moving.

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Delivering an Art Project Through Innovative Engineering

April 2019
Mark Holland, Project Manager of the Illuminated River Project, explains FM Conway's sensitive approach to ensuring the architectural aesthetics of the illuminated river project's lighting scheme are realised.

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The Technology Coin - Two Sides of the Same Coin

March 2019
In her latest blog Helen Bailey at Driven, tackles how the construction industry can coexist and learn from the use of accelerated technological advancements.

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A Hectic 24 Hours of Work Related Road Risk

March 2019
In his latest blog Dave Conway, Quality and Environmental Manager, talks about his latest experience of speaking at the European Transport Safety Council's conference in Dublin. Dave explained how FM Conway had achieved certification to ISO39001 and our commitment to addressing Work Related Road Risk.

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Make One Point per Email

March 2019
Are you one of those people who get carried away when typing an email? Well, don’t bore everyone, it’s too much! Follow Liz’s simple strategies on how to shorten emails.

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Safer by Sharing

December 2018
Jerry Banks, Senior SHEQ Manager at FM Conway, explains our success at the 2018 Mineral Products Association Health & Safety Conference and Awards.

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Success in Safety

November 2018
In his second blog, Dave Conway explains his humbling experience in representing FM Conway whilst attending prestigious health and safety conferences and awards.

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Dave Conway on FM Conway's Approach to Road Traffic Safety

November 2018
With an enviable reputation for Road Traffic Safety, Dave Conway explains why FM Conway are leading the way.

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Liz Garvey on Investing in our Employees' Future

October 2018
The apprenticeship levy system isn’t perfect, but the highways sector can’t miss out on opportunities to attract much-needed new talent – of all ages and from all walks of life. Businesses need to be proactive and creative to make the system work for them now, while also continuing to push for change.

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