NEC BIRMINGHAM - WED 15TH TO THURS 16TH OCTOBER Our final exhibition of the year will take place at  Highways UK  on 15th and 16th October! We will be on Stand J55, showcasing our innovative range of infrastructure solutions designed specifically for the road sector within the UK and internationally. We look forward to seeing you there!

AN ESG TALK DELIVERED BY OUR MD, RICHARD MCTAVISH Our Managing Director  Richard McTavish  recently delivered an ESG Talk to the team, highlighting the symptoms and diagnostics of Pectus Excavatum. Pectus Excavatum, also known as funnel chest or sunken chest, is a structural deformity of the chest wall where the breastbone (sternum) is abnormally sunken into the chest. Thank you Richard for raising awareness of this debilitating condition, and for sharing your knowledge with the team. More information can be found in the carousel below:

LUNCARTY, SCOTLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW asset International Structures Ltd developed an elliptical 30m span E30mT asset BEBO arch solution for the A9 Dualling scheme at Luncarty, Scotland. The wide span allowed the structure to be built over an existing watercourse without disturbing the natural streambed, and to also accommodate an access track linking agricultural land on either side of the new highway. PROBLEM SOLVED A new road was required over a watercourse (within a green belt area) as part of the Dualling scheme, with the aim to make the route safer and increase capacity. The chosen structure needed to blend into the surrounding landscape not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also from an ESG standpoint. ESG asset BEBO Green Bridges have been designed with surrounding wildlife and ecosystems in mind. The E30mT asset BEBO Green Bridge was ultimately chosen due to its slender sections and bevel end finish, reducing social impact and providing connectivity to the surrounding areas of Luncarty.

NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES PROJECT OVERVIEW The asset FRP Access Steps located over a concrete floodwall at Corporation Road Floodgate, formed part of the flood remediation package at Stephenson Street to protect local businesses and housing. Due to increased speed of installation and to keep the program on track, asset FRP was utilised for this project. The versatile material complies with all applicable standards, including meeting the new standard for accessible and inclusive environments BS 8300. PROBLEM SOLVED The asset FRP solution enabled easy public access across the flood wall to help maintain the Wales Coastal Walk route. The 2m high concrete wall underneath the new steps acts as a sliding floodgate to protect nearby properties. The main driver for this project was to provide access over the floodgate (as it is a public right of way), hence why asset FRP was chosen as the solution. ESG There are many ESG benefits of installing the modular asset FRP system in this environment, including: Improved social connectivity Low carbon footprint material Sustainable development Flood mitigation Environmental protection Our asset FRP products also elevate site safety by reducing the risk of accidents with lighter handling materials, minimising the need for heavy machinery use. This also contributes to the low carbon impact of the solution.

SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER PROJECT OVERVIEW As part of the Railway Bridge No.7 Reconstruction Scheme, Salford City Council required rehabilitation of an existing bridge deck along with maintenance to the cycle route access and usage. The chosen solution for Railway Bridge No.7 was to reline the underpass utilising asset MultiPlate MP200, with a span of 7.78m, a 4.25m rise, and a length of 110m. Railway Bridge No.7 carries the A580 East Lancashire Road over the disused Eccles, Tyldesley and Wigan railway line based in Salford, Greater Manchester. PROBLEM SOLVED Although the cycle route was temporarily closed during relining, traffic routes were maintained throughout the installation with only intermittent route deviations required during the pumping of foam concrete. As a result of restrengthening the now-redundant existing structure, the asset MultiPlate corrugated solution with a design life of 120 years, now bears the full load of the road above. ESG Deliveries were condensed due to less transportation of material to site, thanks to the lightweight nature of asset MultiPlate corrugated steel. The uninterrupted traffic flowing above the structure also enabled social connectivity along the A580 and beyond. Following successful installation, cyclists were able to use the National Cycle Network Route 55 as originally intended. Through bridge rehabilitation and relining utilising asset MultiPlate, structural integrity was maintained, maximising on-site safety.

NANSLEDAN VILLAGE, CORNWALL PROJECT OVERVIEW We were approached by Network Rail to provide a solution to accommodate a road over a railway line situated in Cornwall, which would enable site access to a new sustainable village called Nansledan, which is Cornish for ‘broad valley’. Once constructed, the proposed structure would not only connect site access to Nansledan, but also to the surrounding communities. Nansledan is a land-efficient housing development using low-carbon materials. The village is less car-dependent, and also drives a sustainable local economy that helps the community thrive. The chosen structure for the project was an E72 asset BEBO Arch, square ended (22.6m span, 8.5m rise, 13.27m length), with VSoL walls. PROBLEM SOLVED Constructed over two night possessions, the arch structure was assembled directly over the rail line to enable rail transport to continue during normal daytime operating hours. In doing so, this eliminated disruption to rail networks, train operating companies as well as users and commuters. ESG Nansledan is a sustainable community, and is a perfect example of how the community’s environmental considerations align with our own here at asset. The new asset BEBO Arch and VSoL walls have improved social value by eliminating disruption, and have enabled connectivity to and from the village. We also utilised locally sourced material for this project, namely the VSoL walls, which were granite clad using local materials to minimise carbon emissions. asset BEBO concrete arches minimise embodied carbon through slender units with reduced structural fill requirements. As per our Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for our asset BEBO Precast Concrete Arch, the Global Warming Potential (GWP) A1-A3 per cubic metre of concrete arch is 435kgCO2e.

WARWICKSHIRE - WED 18TH TO THURS 19TH JUNE We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at  Rail Live  on 18th and 19th June. Experience the UK’s largest rail exhibition at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre! We will be on Stand M36 for both days, and can’t wait to showcase our new and innovative products specifically designed for the rail industry.   Registration is now open HERE

TRANSPENNINE ROUTE UPGRADE (TRU), HUDDERSFIELD PROJECT OVERVIEW In conjunction with the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), we were approached to provide a solution for a retained wall situated alongside an active rail line, based in Huddersfield. The main driver for the project was carbon efficiency, and a series of concrete panels was initially considered for the project. asset FRP was the chosen solution due to its lightweight, durable material, which reduces installation times along with carbon emissions by achieving less energy consumption. PROBLEM SOLVED The asset FRP panels helped to reduce on-site gearing, which would have been required for on-site concrete construction. The modular system expedited the installation process through ease of manual installation instead of relying on heavy lifting gear and machinery. ESG There were a number of ESG benefits to installing an asset FRP King Post Wall for this TRU project, including: Carbon Reduction - Making improvements to work schedules during blockades, due to a reduction of on-site installation activity Health & Safety - Retaining soil behind the asset FRP King Post Wall avoided potential H&S risks of soil spillage onto a live rail track Reduced Emissions - Less road loads to site due to lightweight products compared to traditional products Global Warming Potential (GWP) - The GWP (A1-A3) per kilogramme of FRP is 2.2219kg CO2e

WE RECENTLY DISCUSSED ALL THINGS MENTAL HEALTH IN LINE WITH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK This month’s ESG Matters talk was presented by our Digital Marketing & Communications Executive Craig Evans. Craig talked about the importance of good mental health and how it’s connected to every little thing we do.    The presentation coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 12th – Sunday 18th May.   For more information on how you can get involved, please click HERE .

NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES PROJECT OVERVIEW We were approached to offer a solution for the Stephenson Street Pedestrian Access Ramp Project. The initial specification called for a steel structure to form the access platform and staircase structures in a flood plain area, adjacent to the River Usk in Newport, South Wales. AIS produced a concept solution for the project that meets the geometric criteria, as well as offering additional benefits to the scheme by utilising asset FRP as an alternative material. The decision to pursue an asset FRP solution was driven by specific project challenges; remote access, ground conditions, aggressive environment in the tidal estuary, enhancing public safety by incorporating a non-slip finish. PROBLEM SOLVED The asset FRP solution combines beams, parapet sections and deck panels, ensuring that all structural members are steel-free. The lightweight proposed asset FRP solution addressed project challenges with difficult ground conditions. The substructure requirement was minimised against a steel structure by reducing material and plant requirements. Lightweight and modular, asset FRP Bridges have many benefits over traditional structures. The modular system was easy to install, as sections were bolted together to form the complete system. The asset FRP structure has a 6m x 5m midsection and two ramps equalling 62.5m, with an average weight of 118kg per meter. The raised platform above a flood wall is virtually maintenance free throughout the 50-year design life. ESG Due to the project location within a tidal flood zone, asset FRP has the benefit of being corrosion resistant. asset FRP is a lightweight material typically offering a 40% weight saving against steel structures. This reduces the installation equipment required on site along with the haulage demand, reducing the environmental and social impact of the project.

WELL DONE KOH FOR COMPLETING THE LONDON MARATHON 2025! We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our colleague Koh on his amazing performance this Saturday at the  London Marathon ! Koh not only completed the London Marathon, but has also raised a huge £1,608 for  Alzheimer’s Society  in the process!   Koh is now just 20% away from his goal, and has decided to extend his JustGiving page if you still wished to contribute: www.justgiving.com/page/coledoeslondonmarathon2025   Well done on your amazing achievement Koh!

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.