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We've spent the last few days alongside Galliford Try at Highways UK, and it’s been a great experience discussing how modern #technology is transforming the management of major #infrastructure projects. These conversations highlighted the critical role that innovative approaches play in tackling some of the UK's most complex projects. A prime example of Galliford Try's forward-thinking approach is their work on upgrading a key section of the A303. This £135 million project, which aims to improve road safety and ease congestion for 23,500 daily users, demonstrates how modern solutions are being implemented to deliver more efficient and sustainable infrastructure. Faced with the challenge of managing schedules from multiple subcontractors and internal teams, Galliford Try adopted our Schedule Health tool to automate and standardise #scheduleintegrity. 🚧 The Results? - Time-consuming manual processes reduced from hours to minutes. - Improved accuracy and consistency across all project schedules, both internal and subcontractor schedules. - Enhanced decision-making through reliable data insights. This transformation has enabled Galliford Try to focus on high-value tasks, keeping the project on track for Winter 2024/2025 completion. Read more here about how to standardise schedule integrity with intelligent automation: https://lnkd.in/d24San-e

As well as all the usual great content in Highways Magazine, There is a write up of our Seminar from October on page 44. Check it out if you weren't able to attend as well as all the other Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) news and highlights from across the industry. #TheIHE #HighwayEngineering #Seminar #CPD

It was great to be part of this roundtable discussion. Check it out in the Highways Magazine. Sharing ideas about the common problems with maintenance but how to approach this to reduce cost and carbon. Really good to hear so many views from client and contractors and the key problem areas. #highways #decarbonisation

I am pleased that I will be chairing a panel at the upcoming Highways UK Conference! This event is a fantastic opportunity to engage with industry leaders, share insights, and discuss the future of our highways. The panel will be on 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝟭𝟮.𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗠𝗧 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵) in 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲, delving into how we can enhance the longevity and robustness of our SRN infrastructure. We will explore innovative strategies, sustainable practices, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies to ensure our road networks are prepared for the challenges ahead including: How are advanced technologies transforming bridge inspection? How can it help make more informed decisions on when to intervene? How can best-practice inspection and maintenance help drive sustainability? Embedding longevity, low carbon materials, intervening at right time What are the key challenges in bridge inspection today, and how can they be addressed through innovation? What role does data play in optimising bridge inspection? What are the challenges? Where does the UK sit internationally – bring in wider best-practice case studies Join us as we navigate these critical topics, aiming to drive progress and create a more resilient and efficient highways sector. Looking forward to insightful discussions and collaborative solutions! #HighwaysUK #AssetRenewal #Resilience #Innovation #Sustainability #Infrastructure #Technology #Leadership

AC Transit’s Draft Final Realign Plan will retain the current routes for Lines 6, 51A, and 51B, reversing earlier proposals to modify these high-ridership lines. This decision follows strong public opposition to the changes proposed in the May 2024 plan. https://lnkd.in/g8bXwhJF #ACTransit #PublicTransit #BayAreaTransit

#Texas drivers in #Arlington and #SanAntonio should expect closures and delays as major highway projects continue. Read the full story at the link below! #news #usnews #construction #constructionnews #constructionindustry #transportation #engineering #RoadsAndBridges

Unbelievable. This should be a daily reminder that the delivery model for big projects is broken and no amount of money will fix it, instead the process, agencies, etc have to be totally redesigned. Step 1 should be to see who in the world gets this right (many others do). Step 2 is to map their process Step 3 is to abandon all the current players install this new process. Step 4 is to do it now. We need way more public transit - and much faster than the disabled current Metrolinx/TTC/IO,Contractor Consortium, etc can deliver. Wholesale change needed. Is anyone as upset as I am?

I didn’t realize that 60% of Americans support the construction of HSR. This bi-partisan support is a great opportunity to push elected officials to take a more assertive, pro-active position re: HSR. Ultimately, if electeds are embarrassed by our current output, they should direct and empower US DOT. A great first, incremental step, would be to ramp up passenger rail electrification like Caltrain. The beauty of electrification is that it provides time competitive service versus automobiles over distances people with automobiles would opt for driving, say, under 200 miles. https://lnkd.in/eUfFqUnb

Here's an outline of the MTA projects that would've been funded in part due to congestion pricing. This includes: -Accessibility improvements for 30+ stations -Signal modernization -Bus electrification -Phase two of the 2nd Avenue subway And so, so much more. These are such necessary improvements to enhance the quality of transit across the region, and are of benefit to everyone. #urbanplanning #publictransport #congestionpricing

FINANCIAL COST OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS... Cable-car systems are relatively cheap and quick to construct. Low construction costs make public sector capital borrowing feasible. The following image depicts the costs per kilometre, which are favourable for cable cars comparing with BRT and rail systems. However, Cable car has a technical limitation to carry massive volume of passengers.