CECA Aging Assets 2024 : Addressing the challenges of UK infrastructure renewal

Shaping the future of UK infrastructure maintenance & renewal

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to sponsor the CECA Aging Assets 2024 Conference, where leading voices from government, industry, contractors, and suppliers will converge to address the critical issues surrounding the maintenance and renewal of the UK's aging infrastructure assets.

The event, hosted at Aerospace Bristol on 24 October, will feature a keynote message from Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister of Roads and Local Transport, and the launch of a new collaborative Aging Assets community, aimed at tackling the challenges of managing assets beyond their intended design life.

Tony Gates, Executive Managing Director, Infrastructure at Sir Robert McAlpine, will be joining a panel discussion focused on the impact of aging infrastructure on safety, the economy, and the environment. Tony’s extensive experience and unique perspectives will offer valuable insights into effectively managing and renewing aging assets.

Aging Assets Conference 2024: Key topics

A large part of the UK’s infrastructure asset base is operating well beyond its anticipated lifecycle or is unable to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Regular maintenance, driven by innovation, has delivered much-lauded cost and environmental savings. However, such an approach can only go so far. The challenges of climate change, combined with reduced public spending, have highlighted weaknesses that impact the UK public on a near-daily basis.

With potholes increasing on our roads, regular delays to rail travel due to asset failure, and broadband services not meeting modern-day requirements, the UK is at a pivotal point. Governments are seeking to meet public needs while ensuring reliable energy and water supply.

Maintaining the status quo is not an option. UK policy-making needs a radical approach to deliver the world-class infrastructure necessary for modern life and work. Aging Assets 2024 aims to address the challenges faced by national and local governments and their delivery bodies and find solutions to serve our society better.

The day’s events

The conference will focus on the challenges and solutions related to aging infrastructure in the civil engineering sector. The agenda includes the following key sessions:

• Opening Remarks: Introduction and welcome by the conference chair.
• Morning Keynote: Delivered by Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister of Roads and Local Transport, addressing the future of infrastructure management in the UK.
• Panel Discussion: Experts from various fields, including Tony Gates, will discuss the impact of aging infrastructure on safety, economy, and the environment.
• Technical Sessions: Covering topics such as innovative technologies for asset management, case studies on successful rehabilitation projects, and strategies for extending the lifespan of aging assets.
• Networking Breaks: Opportunities for attendees to connect and share insights.
• Workshops: Interactive sessions where participants can engage in hands-on activities and discussions related to asset management.
• Closing Remarks: A summary of key takeaways and closing comments by the conference chair.