Smarter assets. Better performance.
We deliver both reactive and planned maintenance for all types of highway related infrastructure, including pavement, earthworks, drainage, vehicle restraint-systems and structures.
Keeping highway networks safe, resilient and reliable is central to our customers’ needs, many of whom face the challenge of managing vital yet ageing infrastructure against a backdrop of budget constraints and resource pressures.
We work with a broad range of customers, including National Highways, Connect Plus M25 and multiple Local Highway Authorities to deliver capital and operational maintenance works that help network operators monitor, maintain and enhance their assets. In addition to planned works, our Regional Civil Engineering team provides a full range of reactive civil engineering services and are often the first port of call when a problem seems insurmountable or where there’s an emergency such as flooding, structural failures, embankment failure or a road collapse.
Smart roads
Active management of traffic flows helps keep people moving safely and efficiently to their destination. Through our work with National Highways and Connect Plus M25, we design and install the infrastructure and technology that monitors traffic conditions and communicates live information to road users.
A key component of the design for these projects, is the need for comprehensive asset data and ground conditions. Where possible we use non-intrusive methods to keep everyone safe.
Asset surveys
Major motorway and highways projects require a detailed understanding of the existing assets prior to the assessment, design and construction of best solutions.
Survey data of the existing asset is essential to inform the design and delivery of these complex projects. Innovative approaches such as drone surveys are used to keep everyone safe and traffic moving. We engaged with leading specialist SENSAT to survey the M25, the output is a 3D digital map of the M25; ‘a digital twin’ which can be shared across the framework contractors. These visualisations aid both design and installation and the wealth of data becomes valuable for future network enhancements, saving cost and time.
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Collaborative input from erectors, operators and maintainers produces designs that are safe to install, operate and maintain. Our aim is to reduce maintenance through product selection, remote monitoring, and the inclusion of safe access arrangements.
Quality and cost are balanced to provide the optimum solution for the life of the structure. Off-site fabrication, pre-assembly and innovative erection methods reduce impacts on road users during installation. Future proofing during design considers the potential for change and the impact it may have on durability and the specific access requirements. The aim is always to minimise network intervention and the impact on road users.
