Civil Works: Guidance documents

Civil works cover a range of project types, including water, bridges, roads, environmental, structural and from small domestic projects to large infrastructure repairs, guidance and knowledge is specific and broad.
Created: 1 August 2025
Last Reviewed: 13 February 2026
Contents
Introduction
Contents
FOI on Pothole repairs
Street Works Government Guidance
Design & Maintenance Guidance for Local Authority Roads: Departures from Standards: Procedures for Local Highway Authorities
Building Regulations
Management of Highway Structures: A Code of Practice
The Structural Plan of Work 2020: Overview and Guidance
Temporary Works

Introduction

This set of document covers guidance from a range of Civil works and full regulations or guidance is available as a link or a download.

Contents

  • FOI on Pothole repairs
  • Street Works Government Guidance
  • Design & Maintenance Guidance for Local Authority Roads: Departures from Standards: Procedures for Local Highway Authorities
  • Building Regulations
  • Management of Highway Structures: A Code of Practice
  • The Structural Plan of Work 2020: Overview and Guidance
  • Temporary Works

FOI on Pothole repairs

A useful FOI detailing how Highways England identifies and repairs potholes, offering a basic insight into their process and the opportunities to pursue this works type.

Street Works Government Guidance

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