MONDAY 22ND TO FRIDAY 26TH APRIL And just like that, ESG Week 2024 comes to a close! It was a full schedule, covering topics such as Volunteering, Torfaen Nature Reserves, Carbon Emissions and the Able Charity based in Cwmbran. The team expanded their knowledge as well as brainstormed ideas for how we can affect change. Here’s how the week was broken down: ESG WEEK - DAY ONE: VOLUNTEERING Victoria gave a fun and informative talk focussing on volunteering, and what we can do as a business and individuals to help within our local community.   Volunteering demonstrates that we care, and is a great way of meeting new people and learning new skills.   A new Volunteering Policy was also unveiled, enabling staff time to dedicate to volunteering outside of working hours. We all came away with lots of great ideas of how we can volunteer within our local area, and are looking forward to seeing what we can achieve. ESG WEEK - DAY TWO: TORFAEN NATURE RESERVES On Day Two, David talked to the team about Torfaen’s six local nature reserves, which provide important natural green space for local communities and wildlife. Torfaen is characterised by high quality natural habitats, and contains areas of national and local conservation importance.   David also tied his talk into the volunteering presentation delivered on day one, providing useful information about how we can get involved. There are many volunteer programs that we will now look into, including Torfaen Countryside Volunteers, Blaenavon World Heritage Site Environmental Volunteers, and Henllys Local Nature Reserve Group. ESG WEEK - DAY THREE: CARBON Craig sat down with the team to deliver a presentation for Day 3 of our ESG week, focussing on carbon. Craig began by identifying the causes of carbon, and explained that carbon emissions are one type of greenhouse gas emission that takes place when carbon dioxide enters the air after a human activity or process.   We were then told about the effects carbon has on our planet, took part in an informative quiz via Earthday.org , and finally we discussed how we can do our bit as individuals.   As a company, our core mission is to reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability and make our planet a better place. We achieve this by providing modular, off-site solutions that consider environmental impact, designing for life whilst building for the future. ESG WEEK - DAY FOUR: ABLE Day 4, and our final day of what has been a great ESG Week here at Asset HQ!  Our Product Manager (Concrete)  Sean  gave an inspirational talk on the power of volunteering, and how it can help bring people together. Sean followed up by re-introducing us to  Able  and the amazing work they do. Able was founded in 2006 by a group of volunteers passionate about improving the everyday lives of individuals with additional learning needs. Starting as a radio station, the enterprise has grown rapidly, and now plays a pivotal role within the community. Sean also shared an amazing case study as a result of our previous post attracting a new person to Able. We look forward to continuing to support this amazing cause. For more information, visit:  https://www.able.wales/

WELCOME ABOARD THOMAS We are delighted to announce that  Thomas Matthews  has joined the team here at asset International Structures Ltd as an Internal Sales Executive (Engineering). Thomas brings a wealth of technical knowledge to the business and is already settling in well with the team.   Welcome aboard Thomas, and we can’t wait to see you grow within your new role!

WARWICKSHIRE - WED 19TH TO THURS 20TH JUNE The exhibitions keep on coming this year! Next month we will be exhibiting at  Rail Live  – The largest outdoor rail exhibition in the UK. You can find us on Stand M36 at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire. We will be in attendance from Wednesday 19th – Thursday 20th June, so if you will be attending the event please pop along and talk to us on either day.   Our product specialists  David Mason  and  Graham Carson  will be showcasing our many infrastructure products and engineering services for the full two days. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

We are excited to announce that our YouTube channel is now live!   We have been building up a library of video content over the past few months, showcasing our innovative product range, services and various solutions. Our new channel trailer above demonstrates our commitment to providing bespoke, technical solutions to all infrastructure challenges.   We would really appreciate a follow to our new channel and a like on the above video if you found it interesting. Watch this space, because we have many more videos to come!

DERBY ARENA, ROYAL WAY - THURS 12TH SEPT It’s that time again, RIN is nearly upon us!   We will be exhibiting at the Derby Arena, Royal Way, Derby on Thursday 12th September. The event will take place from 9:30am to 1:30pm, and is a fantastic platform to build relationships and connect with the right people within the rail industry.   We cannot wait to showcase our innovative infrastructure products designed specifically for the rail industry, including our PADs approved ballast retention system asset BaFix, our corrugated steel structures and concrete arch profiles.   The event is FREE to attend, and you can register for your ticket HERE

NEC BIRMINGHAM - WED 16TH TO THURS 17TH OCTOBER Our last but one exhibition for the year (bringing the total to 8 for 2024!) will be  Highways UK  on Wednesday 16th – Thursday 17th October at the NEC, Birmingham. You can find us on Stand 329B, where we will be showcasing our steel, concrete and FRP product range designed for various highway applications.   Our experienced and knowledgeable product sales team  David Mason  and  Graham Carson  will be on hand for the two days, so if you’re in attendance, be sure to pop along to stand 329B for a full product demonstration!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS THROUGH RIA We are delighted to announce that we have recently joined the  Railway Industry Association ! RIA champions a dynamic rail supply sector, helping to grow a sustainable and high-performing industry for all.   It is great to be associated with a membership organisation as comprehensive as RIA, and we look forward to connecting and engaging with industry leaders both within the UK and internationally.   Our Rail Supplier Directory listing can be found  HERE

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HOW OUR PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPS WITH THE PWI The Permanent Way Institution (PWI) enhances the practice of railway engineering along with the industry as a whole. As a corporate member, we very much look forward to joining a community of rail professionals with the aim to influence real change within the industry.   Our rail infrastructure products perfectly align with the PWI and their mission, and we can’t wait to see how our partnership develops.     Our Corporate Member listing can be found  HERE

SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL ISSUES SILVER AWARD TO AIS We are so proud to announce that we have recently achieved a Silver award from the Supply Chain Sustainability School, a multi award winning initiative which represents a common approach to addressing sustainability within supply chains. Backed by the UK’s top organisations for the built environment, the School helps to meet the challenging sustainability targets set out by the UK Construction Strategy 2025. The School provides practical support in the form of CPD-accredited e-learning modules and training workshops, tailored assessments and action plans. At asset, our goal is to minimise embodied carbon as well as closely monitor our impact on the environment. It is more important than ever to establish goals for a greener future, and as a company that focuses on sustainable engineered solutions built for future and designed for life, we couldn’t be happier with the recognition.

GLENMORISTON ESTATE, SCOTLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW Our client's designers proposed using an asset MultiPlate arch for a water crossing, which forms part of the main access route to Bhlaraidh Wind Farm (located on the Glenmoriston Estate, Scotland). asset International Structures Ltd were responsible for the design and supply of the steel arch, and made our proposal to the framework contractor. The chosen solution was an asset MutliPlate MP200 corrugated arch (approx 9m span) which has a 50-year design life. PROBLEM SOLVED The corrugated steel structure allowed for further construction traffic to facilitate the building of a new substation, which enabled construction to continue without disruption or delay. Utilising over 65 years' experience in offering flexible steel designs in a variety of applications, the asset MultiPlate arch acts as the main route access to the site. ESG The lightweight structure didn't require heavy lifting on site, improving health and safety. The open-bottomed arch helped to retain the natural watercourse and protected the stream bed. The lack of an enclosed structure meant that work was carried out to SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency) guidelines.

FLEET, HAMPSHIRE PROJECT OVERVIEW The picturesque Hartland Village based in Fleet, Hampshire, utilises a triple span asset BEBO E24 structure, to provide an attractive access road to a housing development. Differing sized asset BEBO Arches have been used to create an aesthetic humpback feature bridge, which has been brick clad to a contemporary finish. The bridge is situated over a man-made lake at the lakeside area entrance, and features built-in lighting columns that blend in perfectly with the new residential environment. The aim was to create a showpiece bridge structure as a gateway to this prestigious housing development. The original concept for this project was to mimic a contemporary masonry arch viaduct crossing a watercourse. PROBLEM SOLVED This structure is a perfect example of the benefits of replacing an in-situ solution with a modular precast system. AIS facilitated a design change to the modular asset BEBO system that improved programme compared to the in-situ solution. Another challenge we overcame by installing a precast system during winter was weather and temperature issues, which would have caused curing problems, had the concrete been mixed and poured on site. ESG From an ESG perspective, the off-site manufactured solution improved health and safety on the project by removing the risk of labour-intensive activities next to a watercourse. AIS are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our products and investigating innovative ways of producing asset BEBO arches.

MACROOM BYPASS, IRELAND PROJECT OVERVIEW The N22 Macroom Bypass project features the construction of a 22km dual carriageway, constructed offline of the existing N22. The project has 130 structures including river crossings, road underbridges, culverting and underpasses. Asset International Structures Ltd secured 29 asset VSoL wall structures totalling approximately 10,000sqm of cross panel, along with 12 asset BEBO arch culverts with precast head and wing walls. The asset BEBO arch structures form flood relief culverts for flood balancing on either side of the main highway. PROBLEM SOLVED The asset BEBO arch provided cost savings to the project as a result of less precast material being needed. The asset BEBO bottomless culvert reduced the requirement for in-situ concrete, and provided a fully modular precast culvert system to benefit program and plant requirements. To help improve health and safety onsite, AIS offered the asset BEBO arch units with waterproofing already applied to concrete surfaces prior to delivery to site. This ensured that the process could be carried out efficiently in a controlled factory environment. It eliminated the need for working at height, as well as the associated health and safety risks. ESG The asset BEBO solution offered carbon savings for the project due to the reduced number of culvert crossings, leading to less material requirements. The environmental benefit (compared to the alternative solution) was a key factor in the adoption of asset BEBO for this project. The asset VSoL walls also reduced the site program and added social benefit to the scheme by reducing the environmental impact on the local community. The solution eliminated the need for onsite activities such as concrete pours which would have increased site traffic and noise pollution to the surrounding community. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for both our asset BEBO Arches (GWP Total: 435kg CO2 per 1m3) and VSoL Retained Earth Wall Systems (GWP Total: 278kg CO2 per 1m3) enable us to demonstrate our commitment to carbon reduction within our concrete products.