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New webinars now available!
Please join us for the webinars marking the publication of the updated MCHW, new sessions available in November ’25 and January ’26.
[07/11/2025]
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October webinar recordings and Q&A now live
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WSR templates: compilation and dissemination
Learn more about the final presentation of the WSR templates here, including packaging, version control and quality management.
[07/11/2025]
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The latest Standards for Highways website
Find out more about the updated document search functionality for new and older versions and how to download sets of documents by clicking here.
[07/11/2025]
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Our communication strategy in a nutshell
Explore the new communication and support strategy page to learn more about our the available post launch support.
[07/11/2025]
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Essential MCHW documents you should know
Find out more about the new indexes and introductory documents by accessing them here.
[07/11/2025]
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Topics in updated MCHW now listed
To help you navigate the new content, access the list of all MCHW sections provided here.
[07/11/2025]
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Exploring the updated MMHW
Learn more about the updated Method of Measurement for Highway Works here, including how to prepare the bill of quantities and preambles.
[07/11/2025]
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The updated MCHW is live!
The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) has been modernised and republished on 30 September 2025 to embed quality, improve contract preparation and enable future construction practices.
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What is the MCHW information hub?
This information hub exists to support MCHW users transition to the updated MCHW, published in September 2025. This MCHW refresh includes consequential amendments to the DMRB.
Key content on this information hub includes:
- Reason for change, including vision and benefits of the new MCHW.
- An overview of how the MCHW has changed, including impact on the DMRB.
- A mapping of old to new documents.
- Details of document-specific changes.
- Guidance on how to build a contract-specific specification in the new format.
Who is the MCHW information hub for?
The content is relevant to all users of the MCHW, whether you interact with the MCHW as a client, designer, constructor, or others. You can follow the links above to learn more about the changes. We hope this information helps you successfully transition to the updated MCHW. If you are unable to find the information you need, please use the Standards for Highways feedback form to get in contact.