Systemic weaknesses need to be overcome if we are to realise the full potential afforded by information connectivity and the instant communication of road information, says Shane O’Neill, chairman of Elgin

In a recent survey of 3,500 engineers, 90% in the highways sector believed the skills gap exists and that the ageing workforce is the industry’s greatest challenge. Joe Wilson, department manager for recruitment consultant Matchtech identifies some of the short and long-term solutions.