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.

OUR THIRD 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 In line with British Science Week that took place in March, our third ESG Matters topic is ‘STEM’. Our Concrete Product Manager Sean Pattimore shared his thoughts with us on: • Why STEM education is so important • The challenges facing the engineering industry • What we can do to support and promote STEM education We also took part in a highly engaging exercise which perfectly demonstrated the problem-solving and critical thinking involved in STEM education. Watch this space to see how we progress with our involvement in local schools and promote STEM learning!

OUR SECOND '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 second 'ESG Matters' topic for 2023 was 'Love Your Pet', and we have included a brief snapshot above. February's talk was brought to us by Craig Evans, our Digital Marketing & Communications Executive. Craig discussed the numerous physical and mental health benefits of owning a pet. He also shared a personal case study with the team on how he and his wife dealt with losing a pet, and what steps they took to bring joy back into their lives These monthly talks help to raise awareness and offer support for our team members. We also encourage colleagues to talk about matters important to them, which gives these sessions a more personal feel.

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.

AN ESG TALK DELIVERED BY JADE, RAISING AWARENESS FOR BINGE DRINKING Administration & Accounts Assistant Jade Wall recently delivered our first ESG Matters talk of the year, focussing on binge drinking. Jade unveiled some alarming statistics and encouraged a healthy discussion within the team.   Swipe through the carousel below to discover how binge drinking is defined, and actions you can take if you are affected.

COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY ARENA - WED 11TH MARCH Our first exhibition of the year will be taking place on 11 th  March, at the CBS Arena, Coventry.   Bridges Conference 2026 will explore how innovation, collaboration and adaptability are reshaping the way bridges are conceived, delivered, and maintained. You can find us at Stand C10, and ticket information can be found HERE .   Let us know in the chat below if you will be in attendance - we would love to meet up for an informal discussion!

MIDLETON, IRELAND PROJECT OVERVIEW This impressive triple arch system comprises of 2x T17.5 arches, 1x T22.5 arch with bevel ends over a watercourse, plus an additional E24 square-ended asset BEBO concrete arch positioned over a separate watercourse running parallel to the first. This installation is situated at Midleton Distillery, County Cork, Ireland.   Midleton Distillery is home to iconic whiskey brands Jameson, Redbreast, and Powers, combining historic buildings with modern distilling. The distillery was established in 1825 by the Murphy brothers, and has evolved over the years into a state-of-the-art facility and production hub. PROBLEM SOLVED A new site is currently being developed, with a need to transport whiskey from the existing distillery to the new site. The purpose of the asset BEBO concrete arches is to facilitate smooth transportation, as well as to create voids within the embankment to mitigate floods within the area. ESG Along with the many environmental benefits associated with asset BEBO green bridges, the main ESG driver for this project was flood mitigation. Two of the four concrete arches were constructed over watercourses, allowing water to flow through the embankment and provide (along with the two remaining arches) flood alleviation between the old and new sites.

WE COMBINED FESTIVE JUMPER DAY WITH OUR LAST ESG TALK OF THE YEAR We combined Festive Jumper Day with our last ESG Matters talk of the year -  Sparkle Appeal .   Our Management Accountant  Matthew Jones  talked us through the incredible work that Sparkle do in supporting children and young people with a disability or developmental difficulty living in Gwent, South Wales.   Sparkle provide facilities and activities for recreation, leisure, sport and family engagement, supporting hundreds of Gwent children and young people with complex needs, and their families. We are proud to be supporting Sparkle with an upcoming charity donation.   For more information, please visit HERE

AN ESG TALK BY KOH, IN LINE WITH MOUTH CANCER AWARENESS MONTH This month’s ESG Matters talk focussed on raising awareness for mouth cancer.    In line with Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, our Technical Sales & Estimating Manager  Koh  talked us through the facts, warning signs, risk factors and tips for preventing mouth cancer. We learnt how to conduct a 2-minute self examination, as well as how to help spread awareness.   Mouth Cancer Awareness Month is all about sharing knowledge. Tell your friends, family, and co-workers to look after their oral health, encourage regular check-ups and open up the conversation. More information can be found in the carousel below:

LITTLE HAMPTON, WEST SUSSEX PROJECT OVERVIEW Hampton Park, a new housing estate based in Little Hampton, West Sussex, required an arch structure within the wetlands area of the site. The purpose of the structure was to accommodate a carriageway, shared cycleway / footway and associated verges and embankments. The asset BEBO Arch E15.5mT (bevel ended), with a span of 14.4m, a 2.9m rise and an arch thickness of 476mm, provides active travel connectivity by linking two phases of the development together. PROBLEM SOLVED This project was particularly challenging due to the difficult ground conditions. The modular nature of our asset BEBO Arch proved to be the perfect solution, and was assembled in segments and stitched together using reinforced concrete at the apex. The reinforced embankments utilised lightweight Leca fill to reduce the loading on the sub-structure.   Aesthetically pleasing bevelled concrete arches provide an excellent example of why our technology is used for highway structures, green bridges and within housing developments. ESG This impressive concrete structure provides three core ESG benefits to the scheme:   Habitat creation – Connecting local wildlife and preserving existing habitats Flood mitigation – The void within the embankment creates capacity in a flood event Social connectivity – Reducing congestion and providing active travel route