NORTH DEVON, ENGLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW Early engagement with consultants was made to specify an asset BEBO precast concrete arch for the North Devon Link Road project. Our continuous collaboration with the end contractors enabled us to overcome every challenge through a customised, precast modular solution.   Our engineering team were challenged to produce a bespoke design incorporating a traditional masonry structure effect, whilst keeping the benefit of a high-quality, off-site manufactured, modular solution. The final structure was a 30m span, T94 asset BEBO Arch, installed over a live carriageway. It was essential to maintain the operation of the existing carriageway, which is a strategic route across North Devon. Any disruption would have caused lengthy diversions and had a detrimental effect to social value. Pigmented concrete created coloured parapet walls, adding a beautiful aesthetic touch to this unique project. PROBLEM SOLVED The challenge:  Provide a safe crossing point for a local road across a busy dual carriageway, while allowing the existing road to remain operational.   The solution:  Our asset BEBO Arch structure was installed on site, above the existing dual carriageway. The new structure created a safe crossing point for a local road, improving health and safety. The new arch enables the traffic to continue along the critical route that serves much of the North Devon tourism industry. ESG There were many ESG considerations during each stage of this project, as follows:   Local bridge aesthetic -  the new structure had to blend into the environment and not feel out of place, contributing to the structural heritage of the surrounding area. Wildlife consideration -  through bespoke wall panel solutions to accommodate bat roosting boxes. Driver’s fatigue -  asset BEBO arches reduce driver’s fatigue by providing structural differentiation.

Exhibition Schedule 2026! Now that Bridges 26 Conference has come to a close, we are excited to announce our attendance at the following exhibitions for the remainder of this year: Rail LIVE 🗓️ 17-18 June 2026 📍 Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, Warwickshire ✅ Stand M120 Highways UK 🗓️ 14-15 Oct 2026 📍 Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham ✅ Stand D31 Let us know in the comments below if you will be attending either show, we would love to see you there!

AN ESG TALK DELIVERED BY CRAIG, FOCUSSING ON 'TO LIVE IN H.O.P.E' To coincide with  International Women’s Day  this Sunday, Our Digital Marketing Executive  Craig Evans  presented an ESG Matters talk yesterday highlighting the amazing work that  To Live In H.O.P.E  undertake, to empower communities around the world lacking basic human rights. 💛   To Live In H.O.P.E is a UK-based charity founded in 2009. By helping communities gain access to necessary resources and education, the charity strives to create a better world where equality, understanding, and opportunity can be found by all.   Swipe through the carousel below to discover more…

THANK YOU JADE FOR AN INSIGHTFUL ESG MATTERS TALK Our Admin & Accounts Assistant Jade Wall presented a cause close to her heart this week – diabetes. The team learnt a great deal about what the disease is, how it affects your body as well as the life-changing work that  Diabetes UK  do on a daily basis.   We were shocked at the numerous complications associated with this devastating disease, but were also uplifted by the studies and advancements in recent years to help find a cure.   Thank you Jade, we appreciate you educating the team here at asset HQ. More information can be found in the carousel below:

OUR LATEST ESG TALK FOCUSSED ON CANCER PREVENTION To help raise awareness for Cancer Prevention Action Week (Mon 17th – Fri 21st Feb), our Internal Sales Executive Thomas Matthews delivered an insightful presentation to the team here at asset HQ. Tom talked about the importance of making small changes to our daily lives, and how those changes can help prevent cancer later on.   We fully support the  World Cancer Research Fund  and the amazing work they do in preventing cancer and saving lives. More information can be found in the carousel below:

AIS FURTHER INVEST IN EMPLOYEE WELLBEING & ENGAGEMENT Victoria provided the team at asset HQ with valuable information on FIR , which stands for Fairness, Inclusion and Respect. FIR is a programme established by the Supply Chain Sustainability School  that helps workplaces become more inclusive and better for everyone.   Victoria, along with our MD Richard, are FIR ambassadors on behalf of the business, and are committed to creating a workplace where every person is valued and supported. More information can be found in the carousel below:

MONDAY 15TH JANUARY IS NOW BREW MONDAY! Monday 15th January is no longer Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year for many, it is BREW MONDAY! ☕️ Our first ESG Matters talk for the year was presented this morning by Matthew Jones . This Brew Monday, Samaritans is reminding everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about. In other words… Out with the BLUE and in with the BREW! We have put together some ideas on the types of things you can take part in, but as long as you’re sharing a cuppa and listening, you’re doing it right! For more information, visit: www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/brew-monday/

OUR TENTH 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 Last week, our Management Accountant Matthew Jones presented his first ESG Matters Talk, focussing on the amazing work City Hospice do for the people of Cardiff and surrounding areas. City Hospice provide medical and nursing care for patients facing a life limiting illness, which includes end of life care, and support to their families. Matt talked us through activities that he has been involved in this year, including completing a 10k race back in September which raised over £250! We will be getting involved this year by taking part in a Christmas Jumper day, so keep a look out for our xmas lineup and let us know your favourite festive design! 👀 🎄

OUR SEVENTH 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 This month’s ESG Matters talk was hosted by Graham Carson and focussed on the types, causes, symptoms and treatments of arthritis . Arthritis is unfortunately a condition that is difficult to avoid, and understanding the symptoms and getting the correct treatment to offset the disease is key for arthritis sufferers. Our ESG Matters talks are designed to bring us all together as a team and talk about issues close to our hearts, in order to raise awareness and offer support. Stay tuned for our eighth ESG Matters talk next month.

OUR SIXTH 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 At the start of this week, Victoria McTavish gave an informative talk on how AIS will be getting involved with the Jeans for Genes campaign towards the end of September. The Jeans for Genes campaign raises awareness of the daily challenges faced by those living with a genetic condition, and raises money to fund projects that make a tangible difference to the lives of those affected. To help raise awareness, we will be donating to Jeans for Genes & wearing denim to work on Thursday 21st September ! Pics will be posted following the event. 👖

OUR FIFTH 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 In line with Dementia Action Week, our latest ESG Matters talk focusses on raising awareness and seeing how we can help as a business. We learnt more about how dementia works as well as the misconceptions linked to the illness – It’s not called getting old, it’s called getting ill. If you are concerned that you or someone you’re close to may be experiencing signs of dementia, charities like Alzheimer's Society and Dementia UK have dedicated advice and support available.

OUR FOURTH 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 Our fourth ESG Matters topic is ‘Stress Awareness’, ran by our Senior Sales Consultant for Rail, Graham Carson. Graham lead a really interesting presentation on the causes of stress, the mental, emotional and physical symptoms, as well as lots of ideas for reducing stress in our everyday lives. The mental wellbeing of our employees is paramount here at asset, and having conversations of this nature enable open communication for us as a business.