THANK YOU JADE FOR A GREAT 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:

ANSTRUTHER - SCOTLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW Kilrenny Bridge carries the A917 over Kilrenny Burn in Anstruther. The reinforced concrete bridge was built in 1937 over the top of the original, narrower, masonry arch bridge. During a programme of council-wide bridge assessments and a 17-tonne weight restriction, the bridge was found to be weak.   The scheme involved building a lightweight asset MultiPlate arch under the existing bridge and infilling between the two structures with concrete. This meant that the 1937 concrete bridge could be left in place but would become structurally redundant. The abutment walls from the old masonry arch also had to remain in place (with minor adjustments), avoiding the need to divert Kilrenny Burn. The remainder of the external faces were to be clad in natural stone. PROBLEM SOLVED By Fife Council adopting the asset MultiPlate solution, this resulted in substantial cost savings due to the works being completed with only 3 nights of road closures, necessary for the resurfacing works to be carried out. Key benefits of the works include significantly less disruption to traffic and the local community. ESG Environmental aspects highlighted during an environmental survey have been considered by the inclusion of a mammal pass near the main culvert. This quick and efficient installation also had a positive impact on social value and connectivity due to the modular nature of asset MultiPlate. The road is now open to two-way traffic, and one footway is even wide enough to accommodate a potential cycleway extension in the near future.

THIS MONTH'S ESG TALK IS ALL ABOUT HOW WE PROVIDE SOCIAL VALUE Our Product Sales Manager (Concrete)  Sean Pattimore  delivered an interesting and informative talk this week on social value, highlighting how our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) governs our approach towards sustainability and supporting our local community. ESG and sustainability are at the heart of every decision we make here at Asset. We place a huge emphasis on community engagement, promoting inclusivity and supporting ethical supply chains. Thank you Sean, it was great discussing how we can maintain our connection to social value. More information can be found in the carousel below:

CHAPEL ROAD - CAMBOURNE (CORNWALL) PROJECT OVERVIEW We were approached to design and supply a concrete bridge structure over a carriageway parallel to a watercourse, along with a live road running over the top. As the exclusive BEBO licensee for the UK and Ireland, delivering precast arch structures since 2006, we proposed an asset BEBO twin arch solution for the project. A C42 Twin BEBO Arch with VSoL rectangular panels and N2 containment precast parapets was chosen as the suitable solution, which is located in Chapel Road, Camborne (Cornwall).   Our project brief was to mirror an old masonry bridge structure using local granite, creating a heritage aesthetic sympathetic to the local infrastructure of the area. This project is particularly significant, as 2025 marks the 10 years anniversary of the bridge installation. PROBLEM SOLVED The main challenge that we faced was how we delivered the complex system in a timely and safe manner. The high quality, off site manufactured modular precast units were delivered to site in sequence, providing an efficient installation and a safe working environment. The flexibility of the robust solution also allowed for fixing the heavy granite stone directly to the precast structure, creating the desired aesthetic and structural requirements as per the initial project brief. ESG The asset BEBO twin arch addressed numerous ESG concerns, as follows:   Social connectivity - connecting travel routes from wider communities to Chapel Road Utilising local stone - by supporting regional businesses, with the aim of producing a consistent aesthetic Protecting local wildlife - within the watercourse running beneath the concrete arch Traffic management - reducing impact to commuters and alleviating disruption to traffic

COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA - WED 12TH MARCH It’s nearly time for Bridges 2025!🥳   We will be exhibiting at the  Bridges Conference  on 12th and 13th March. The event takes place at the Coventry Building Society (CBS) Arena, and you can find us on Stand C10.   We can’t wait to showcase our innovative range of steel, concrete and FRP bridges for a range of applications. If you are in attendance, make sure you pop over to Stand C10 to discuss your next infrastructure project.

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:

WELCOME ABOARD, JADE Please join us in welcoming Jade Wall to our growing team here at asset International Structures!   Jade has a wealth of experience in accounts, sales and administration, and is joining us as an Admin & Accounts Assistant. We are really looking forward to seeing you develop within your new role, welcome aboard!

OUR FIRST 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 Each month at asset International Structures , we will be discussing a wide range of topics linked to ESG and wellbeing. Our first 'ESG Matters' topic for 2023 was 'Love Your Liver', and we have included a brief snapshot above. January's talk was brought to us by David Mason, our Product Sales Manager for Steel. Dave talked us through the importance of looking after ourselves, especially our liver. We were all surprised to learn just how vital the organ is for our health and wellbeing, as well as the amount of functions it carries out on a daily basis. Throughout 2023, we will be covering a wide range of matters which not only raise awareness, but also offer continued support.

ASSET MD LEADS BY EXAMPLE BY COMPLETING SUSTAINABILITY MODULE Our MD Richard McTavish has recently achieved 100% in the Supply Chain Sustainability School Module 'Business Case for Sustainable Construction'. Richard had this to say: Keeping the focus on my personal learning plan towards sustainability awareness, I have recently completed a module containing some very interesting case studies and interviews, that will help build our business case for sustainable construction practices and products. Being involved with the Supply Chain Sustainability School has been a great experience so far. Here at Asset International Structures, we strive for excellence in helping to build a sustainable planet. Sustainability is a key driver for us, and it's great to see our MD leading by example. Well done Richard!

ASSET INTERNATIONAL STRUCTURES BECOME MEMBERS OF THE ARA We are proud to announce that we are now members of the Australasian Railway Association . The ARA are the peak body for rail in Australasia, representing all sectors of the rail industry. They represent an array of rail organisations, and provide a coordinated and unified voice on relevant issues of national importance. The ARA promotes rail along with specific projects and initiatives, and represent almost 200 member organisations. Joining this fantastic network has provided us with new opportunities to continue supporting resilience in rail track support, via our patented asset BaFix ballast retention system.

RAISING MONEY TO SUPPORT PAPYRUS PREVENTION OF YOUNG SUICIDE On 15th December 2022, we took part in a 'Wear Purple to Work Day' in support of PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) . PAPYRUS exists to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives, by shattering the stigma surrounding suicide and equipping young people and their communities with the skills to recognise and respond to emotional distress. Every member of staff fully embraced the spirit of the event and did the company proud, as you can see from the images below: We set up a JustGiving page in aid of the charity, and it was so well received that we extended it by a further month, into January 2023. We set a goal as a company of £1,000, and ended up raising a whopping £1,660! We have been blown away by the reception and response, and would like to sincerely thank every single person who helped us to not only reach, but smash our goal... Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice, please visit: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

BIRMINGHAM SUSTAINABILITY FORUM & BEIC TOUR In February, we attended the Sustainability Forum at the Millennium Point Birmingham, hosted by Hill & Smith PLC. On day one, we covered many ESG topics along with strategies for sustainable practices within asset HQ. We also took part in some fantastic brainstorming sessions with other businesses within the group. It was great to see what each company has already put in place in terms of sustainability, as well as future plans for continued improvement. On day two, we went on an informative tour of the Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre (BEIC) & Tyseley Energy Park, and came away with a wealth of knowledge and ideas that we’re looking forward to implementing.