Structures Asset Management
Highway structures provide key links for communities to emergency services, health care, education, shops and jobs. Any unplanned or emergency works, closures or restrictions to highway structures cause large-scale disruption to traffic and public transport networks, having a significant impact on local and regional economies and access to services. In addition to the significant impacts on local and regional economies and access to services, the cost of urgent repairs can rapidly escalate – burdening local authorities with the need to find significant funds at a time when budgets are increasingly constrained. To support asset managers, we offer a structures management package built around 4 key areas.
- Structures review
- Data collection
- Works programming & scheme management
- Data analysis & improvement planning
Through this comprehensive works package, and use of our accredited XA© system, we can incorporate all assets managed by your structures team, which traditionally includes bridges, retaining walls, culverts, masts, tunnels and subways, but can also include flood assets such as chambers, manholes, walls, embankments or various street furniture items.
Structures Review
Assessing the current state of play
The first part of any improvement plan is an honest assessment of the current position. A Structures review will focus on understanding existing processes and available information to give a clear picture of where to focus initial efforts. We deliver:
- Structures review workshops
- Data technician support
- Structures GAP analysis reporting
- Structures asset management / data management
- Policy / strategy review
Data Collection
Delivering comprehensive site inspections
We can facilitate both the management and undertaking of bridge inspections to assist in structures management. Our service includes on-site inspections, inventory collection, and engineering support. Our end-to-end survey solutions incorporate:
- Data technician support
- Bridge inspections (General / Principal)
- Chartered engineer oversight
- Bridge inspection competency training
- XA© asset management & XA© mobile software support
- Innovative 360˚ video & LiDAR collection methods
Works Programming & Scheme Management
Identifying maintenance need
Having the most effective systems, strategy, and data now means that putting prioritised programmes of work together becomes much simpler and accurate against budgets. All programme and scheme development are overseen by a qualified chartered structural engineer. Services include:
- Short term planning in the form of prioritised inspection led works programmes
- XA© Scheme Assembler module
- Asset valuation
Data Analysis & Improvement Planning
Driving enhanced asset management solutions
By using structures deterioration modelling – developed by the University of Nottingham and XAIS-PTS – we can help you use inspection data to underpin effective life cycle planning, with an indication given of future works requirements and costs. Our service enhancements include:
- XA© life cycle planning
- Bridge deterioration modelling
- Condition & budget projections resulting in 120 year assessments
- Asset management strategy workshops
- Performance management workshops
Skid Assessment Lengths (SALs)
Network safety management is not only dependent on dedicated surveys such as SCRIM® and GripTester, which assess surface skid resistance properties, but also on completing contextual analysis of the data. A Skid Assessment Length (SAL) forms the basis of more detailed network safety investigations, which can be undertaken in accordance with CS 229 and the LASR approach depending on your local requirements.
SALs give consideration to road surface material and condition, road users and layout, site gradient and curvature, drainage characteristics, signage and line markings, historic maintenance and STATS information. Our comprehensive detailed investigations include several core services.
- Collision reviews - we undertake detailed collision reviews to understand the route cause of recorded accidents, which in turn feed into maintenance prioritisation
- Processing of detailed investigations (SALs) to produce prioritised treatments / actions in line with client skid policies and procedures
- Access to XA© software and results through a cloud application
- Final client handover session / basic training in XA© and interpreting the results
Why choose XAIS-PTS?
At XAIS-PTS our team has a wealth of experience, and we deliver comprehensive site investigations and assurance alongside our wider surveys, professional services, materials testing, certification, and design services.
If you have any questions or queries about our services, please contact us today – our team will be more than happy to have a conversation with you regarding your project requirements!