WE HAVE CHOSEN FIVE CHARITIES TO SUPPORT IN DECEMBER In line with our ESG Matters initiatives for 2024, we are delighted to be supporting the following five charities in the form of upcoming donations: 🧡  Able 🤲  City Hospice 🍏  Eastern Valley Foodbank ❤️  The Salvation Army 🚁  Air Ambulances UK For more information about these amazing organisations, simply swipe through the carousel below.

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

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.

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

asset MultiPlate MP200 Pipe Arch (length 37.5m) was used on this project. The works comprised of the installation of a corrugated steel segmental culvert below School Road required to carry a conveyor for extracted material from an extension to East Bilney Quarry.

TORRE STATION - TORQUAY PROJECT OVERVIEW The project was based near Torre Station, Torquay, a Great Western Railway-managed and Grade II-listed station. We were initially contacted to look at the suitability of utilising our asset BaFix & Sleeve-It system, a proprietary system designed to stabilise railway tracks, for a 200m run of track along the edge of a retaining wall to a small stream. The driver for this work was that ballast was falling into the stream, restricting flow and increasing the risk of flooding. Clearing of the stream was also becoming a regular occurrence, which took considerable time and resources to undertake. PROBLEM SOLVED 220m of asset BaFix 70 and 147 Sleeve-It units, along with handrails, were installed along the edge of the track, increasing track resilience. Once the installation was complete, the ballast was replaced, and cable troughs were reinstated. The associated handrailing was an additional feature of the project, establishing an essential position of safety. ESG The project not only provided an environmental benefit by mitigating the flood risk, but also had a significant social impact. By preventing the loss of ballast into the stream, the project ensured that the train operating companies, commuters, and tourists using the line into Devon and beyond were not negatively affected. This, in turn, contributed to the local economy by maintaining the smooth operation of businesses in the area, thereby reinforcing the project's value and importance.

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!

LONDON (1924) - CWMBRAN SOUTH WALES (2024) Hill & Smith PLC are currently celebrating their 200-year anniversary within the infrastructure sector, which we can all agree is an amazing achievement! asset International Structures Ltd have reached a pivotal milestone of our own – 2024 marks 100 years of designing and supplying infrastructure products!   The company started trading from offices in London in 1924 and constructed its Newport site in 1954 named Armco Construction Products Ltd. In 1986 the company was sold to the Hill & Smith PLC Group and renamed asset International Structures.   We remain the leading design and supply consultants for the road, rail, renewables and utilities sectors, and would like to thank our valued partners and clients for your continued support.

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

⚠️ Exciting Product Update ⚠️   We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer our asset BaFix ballast retention system in kit form! Each kit contains all the required individual parts in three convenient packages, as follows:   0057/072456 PANEL BAFIX 50, AL/ZN, LENGTH: 6000 MM KIT   0057/072457 PANEL BAFIX 70, AL/ZN, LENGTH: 6000 MM KIT   0057/072458 PANEL BAFIX 100, AL/ZN, LENGTH: 6000 MM KIT   The below carousel showcases our new kits in more detail, breaking down the contents of each. The aim of these new product configurations is to help streamline the ordering process and make specifying a lot easier.   If you would like to know more about our PADs approved (PA05/06325), cost-effective alternative to expensive piling solutions, please contact us today via: info@assetint.co.uk

RIVER TAY - SCOTLAND PROJECT OVERVIEW asset International Structures Ltd were approached to design and supply a 30m span, 600mm thick asset BEBO arch (T-Series T94) with bevel ends. The arch forms part of a green bridge running over the main highway, connecting wildlife and creating a safe haven for animals. The structure is situated near the banks of the River Tay (which is the longest river is Scotland, north of Perth), and has been developed as part of a wider scheme by Perth and Kinross Council.   A bridge abutment using the asset VSoL retained earth wall system (1,500 square metre cross-shaped panel) has also been planned for the main river crossing. The Cross Tay Link Road is due to open in early 2025. PROBLEM SOLVED The slender section of the asset BEBO structure blends into the surrounding environment, creating a true green bridge aesthetic. The natural look and feel of concrete are an advantage for the project over a more industrial steel finish. The flat arch also accommodates different typographies within the highway & embankment section. ESG The new road aims to significantly reduce congestion and related pollution in Perth City Centre, and further carbon reductions are expected during the construction phase of the project. As well as providing access to both walkers and cyclists, the structure also reduces the long-term impact of biodiversity loss. EPD certification for our asset BEBO precast concrete arch offers verified carbon data to further support the carbon reduction goals of the project.