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We're excited to announce that Louise Haining, CPS Managing Director, has been shortlisted in the ‘inspirational leader’ category at the prestigious Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards! 

These awards specifically recognise and celebrate individuals, teams, companies and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to gender diversity within the industry.  

Upon reflection of recent figures, demonstrating just how underrepresented women are in the industry (12% of engineers in the UK), these awards are crucial in highlighting and encouraging the opportunities available and the successes being achieved.  

Shortlisted in the leadership category, Louise has been recognised for her work in inspiring teams and improving outcomes for customers and the business.

With these awards being renowned in the industry, it’s a huge achievement to be, not just nominated, but to reach the final stage. 

Congratulations and good luck, Louise! 

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Notes to Editors

About Connect Plus and Connect Plus Services

• Over 10 years ago, Highways England awarded Connect Plus the contract to operate and manage the M25 and its key arterial link roads.
• Connect Plus is a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operation UK - a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways maintenance and management.
• Connect Plus Services (CPS), is Connect Plus’ specialist and strategic supply chain partner responsible for operations and maintenance, bringing together the collective strength and expertise of its parent companies, Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK.
• With a workforce of around 600 people, based at seven locations around the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance, and whole-life management of thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme.
• Over the past 10 years, collectively we’ve delivered over £1.4bn worth of road improvements and junction enhancements, and we’re continually exploring new and innovative ways to deliver safer, more reliable journeys for our customers. Together, we’re passionate about delivering the long-term needs of the M25 and improving the driving experience for all our customers.
• For further information please visit https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/ or follow us at https://twitter.com/cpservices_m25