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Frequently Asked Questions

Please find below a number of questions that we are most commonly asked here at HAUC(UK) along with the answers. If you can not find the answer to your question, and the question refers specifically to one of our regions, then please visit the Contacts page and select the region you wishing to contact from the list. You will then be presented with the co-chair's contact information for that region. Simply drop them an email and they will do their best to help.

Q1 How do I view the Presentation Slides from the 2025 HAUC (UK) Convention in Manchester?

The event took place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Click here to view the presentation slides

Check back soon as the images and videos will be available to view
Q2 Where can I find a copy of the new HAUC vision?

HAUC(UK) Vision 2030
Q3 Where can I read the latest updates from the DfT on Lane Rental Schemes and how do I apply?

This section of our website is dedicated to Lane Rental Schemes: Click here to view

Click here to read the guidance from the DFT

Click here to apply for a Lane Rental Scheme
Q4 Where can I read all the latest news that might be of interest to our community?

Visit the HAUC News page. If you are looking for a specific category of news then please use the filters provided and if you have any news stories you think colleagues across the community might like to see, please bring them to the attention of your regional chair.

HAUC News
Q5 Where can I view the HAUC(UK) innovation hub?

Follow this link to view links to new innovations and ideas that are pushing the boundaries and changing our industry for the better!
Q6 Where can I view Industry related job vacancies?

Visit our new Vacancy Hub to view current roles within the industry

Vacancy Hub
Q7 Where can I watch the Community Pillar's Training Video on inclusive Street Works?

This video is available on our Innovation Hub

Click here to view the video
Q8 Where can I find a digital copy of the SROH?

On the HAUC App - https://app.hauc-uk.org.uk/sro...

Q9 What is the Road to Net Zero (RTNZ) project and where do I find a link to the charter?

This is the plan for an organisation to reduce their business carbon footprint to zero net impact before the government deadline of 2050. Find out more on the Road to Net Zero website - click here.

Q10 Where do I find Street Manager Business Rules

https://department-for-transpo...
Q11 Why is it called the Red Book?

Very simply because when it was first published the cover was Red.

It is one of the most used documents in the Street Works industry and very quickly became identifiable by is bold Red cover.
Q12 Where does the Safety at Street Works and Road Works A Code of Practice apply to?

The Red Book as it is known, is applicable to the whole of the UK
Q13 Is there a digital copy of the Red Book that I can use?

The HAUC App is a digital copy of the Red Book along with other things. It is a very useful app to have on your phone. However you must still carry a physical copy on site in case you don't have access to the the internet
Q14 What data is being reported on?

Data is extracted from Street Manager and is available quarterly . This includes numbers and types of permits and other fields. Contact the Performance Chairs if you want further information [email protected]
Q15 Where can I read Streetworks UK report on The Road to Economic Growth

Click here to read the report
Q16 Who manages the Street Manager service?

The Department of Transport (DFT) build (using the help of a company called Kainos) and they maintain and manage the Street Manager Service. To contact them email: [email protected]
Q17 Where does the Street Manager service cover?

Street Manager covers England only
Q18 How can I get involved with the Diversionary Works review?

We warmly welcome anyone who has an interest in getting involved in the taskforce. Please contact one of our Diversionary Works Group chairs to discuss what help you can offer.
Q19 Where can I read about Blind Ambition & Street Works

Blind Ambition empowers businesses to better serve disabled people through insight, training, and support.

Click here to read about Blind Ambition & Street Works | HAUC(UK)
Q20 How do I get a message out about something I feel the community be interested in?

Initially contact the appropriate HAUC chairs or committee members about any messages you want to send out.

If you have a suggested ways to expand our communication, either new groups or methods then please contact the Working Group chairs. Click here for Regional Contacts
Q21 If i want to get a message out to the Welsh HAUC community what do i do?

Initially contact the Welsh HAUC chairs about any messages you want to send out.

If you have a suggested ways to expand our communication, either new groups or methods then please contact the Working Group chairs
Q22 When is the next HAUC(UK) Convention?

The next HAUC(UK) Convention will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at Emirates Old Trafford.
Q23 What is the main focus of the T&A group?

The main focus has been to develop a large bank of question endorsed by HAUC(UK) to use in the accreditation process. This ensure candidates all receive the complete and appropriate training.

The next step is looking at digital accreditation and linking this the the HAUC App
Q24 When will I have to produce a Reinstatement Quality Plan?

RQP’s are mandatory in Scotland only as from April 2023 so your plan should have been developed and sent to the Commissioner for approval prior to April.
Q25 Where can I read about the Inspection Code of Practice?

Code of Practice for Inspections, Updated with 2023 legislative changes. Click here to read the full document from the DfT
Q26 Where does the SROR working group cover

The SROR working group covers the Specification for Scotland Only and is working on creating a Fourth version of the SROR for Scotland
Q27 Where does the SROH working group cover

The SROH working group is specifically looking at the SROH for England. and is focused on working with the fourth edition.

Wales and Northern Ireland use earlier edition of the codes.

Scotland have a separate HAUC Working Group looking at the SROR for Scotland

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