Day 1 - Agenda
09.00 - 09.30
Welcome to the conference portal and networking
09.00 - 09.30
Welcome to the conference portal and networking
Session 1 - The Big Challenges
09.30 - 09.40
Welcome and Introduction from HAUC(UK)
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
09.30 - 09.40
Welcome and Introduction from HAUC(UK)
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
09.40 - 09.45
Introduction from Session Chair
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
09.40 - 09.45
Introduction from Session Chair
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
09.45 - 10.00
Keynote Presentation
Kevin Hamilton BSc CEng MCIHT, Scottish Road Works Commissioner
09.45 - 10.00
Keynote Presentation
Kevin Hamilton BSc CEng MCIHT, Scottish Road Works Commissioner
10.00 - 10.15
Questions
10.00 - 10.15
Questions
10.15 - 10.35
The Challenge of Infrastructure, Climate Change and Covid Pandemic
David Latham, Highways Policy and Inspection Manager, Kent County Council
10.15 - 10.35
The Challenge of Infrastructure, Climate Change and Covid Pandemic
David Latham, Highways Policy and Inspection Manager, Kent County Council
10.35 - 10.50
Active Travel and its Effects on Street and Roadworks
Mike Young, Street Works Manager, South Wales Trunk Road Agent
10.35 - 10.50
Active Travel and its Effects on Street and Roadworks
Mike Young, Street Works Manager, South Wales Trunk Road Agent
Networking Break
10.50 - 11.00
10.50 - 11.00
NETWORKING BREAK
11.00 - 11.15
Climate Change
Richard Arnold, Head of External Relations, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
11.00 - 11.15
Climate Change
Richard Arnold, Head of External Relations, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
11.15 - 12.00
Panel Session and Q & A on the Challenges
12.05 - 12.35
Sponsor Roundtable Sessions
Access to the Roundtables will be opened 30 minutes before they are due to begin. These sessions are restricted to a maximum of 15 people and are available on a first come first served basis
“Competition makes us faster; Collaboration makes us more effective”
- Are traditional restrictions and perceptions preventing the industry from getting better through collaborative working?
- Can we reap the benefits of bringing people closer together, learning from each other, better communication, and become more efficient through collaboration?
- With a continued focus on safety, cost, customer expectations, duration of works, and public perception, is “Collaborative Working” worth all the effort?
Please join the discussion to share and explore views on what the HAUC community can do to achieve better collaboration.
Location data and delivering quality services
- What data do you believe is essential for your needs?
- Share your hints and tips on interesting data out there!
- What data can’t you get your hands on?
- Things change; do you need data more frequently or in a different structure?
The LSBUD Safe Digging Roundtable: Providing access to utility mapping data for all
- Would putting all assets on one map reduce third party damages? (N.B. What is “all” assets and where do you stop?)
- Should everyone have the same access?
- How much would it cost and who would pay?
- Which is most important to focus on as an industry: access, quality or accuracy?
Reputation protection in emergencies: how utility companies and highway authorities can collaborate on emergency road closures
Strong partnerships between utility companies, highway authorities, and the general public are essential, and nowhere is that more the case than with emergencies on the road. As things stand, emergency road closures introduce friction to those relationships – risking reputations as well as workers' safety when the public feels underinformed. How can digitisation help mitigate these effects, and reintroduce a healthy balance between the needs of the public and those of works promoters? We explore the options available to highway authorities and utilities, and discover how both groups can manage emergency road closures smoothly, successfully, and safely using technology.
Every day, Highway Authorities carry out street works inspections. The promoters of these street works, generally speaking, don’t inspect their own works in the same way.
Inspecting your own works could be used to monitor compliance and drive performance improvements within your organisation. These are highly likely to improve your organisations reputation, both with Highway Authorities and the general public.
This is an opportunity to share experiences and challenges associated with self-inspections, and identifying what information should be shared with Highway Authorities when it comes to delivering best practice.
- Is there a legacy of poorly recorded underground asset location information?
- Do these historical issues have human and cost implications to your projects?
- What manual methods of data collection do you use and does this work for you?
- How do you translate this data into GIS or CAD, is this time consuming and error prone?
- Is the responsible thing to capture existing utility survey data and report variations to asset owners?
Would you consider using precision digital technology to map the exact location of assets and remove the complexity of manual surveying and translation to GIS/CAD?
Challenges of mobile inspections and Street Manager User Interface
Undertaking an inspection on a works can be challenging. From initially navigating and finding the site to efficiently managing the inspection workload and undertaking the inspection in a consistent manner.
So, what data does an inspector need to undertake an inspection?
Live site/work in progress:
- Conditions
- Status of works
- Other works in the vicinity
Completed Works
- Site information
- Registration of reinstatement
- Fixed penalties
Common functionalities
- Record outcomes
- Schedule follow-ups
- Raise associated FPN
- Raise Section 81’s
How do we provide this to the inspectors?
Processing and the co-ordination of Works:
- How has flexible working improved efficiency in processing Permits?
- Do you use any tools to help with co-ordination?
- What tools/features would you like to have to help with co-ordination?
- Has the introduction of Street Manager changed the way permit applications are processed?
- Should some co-ordination be undertaken by the promoter before application?
12.05 - 12.35
Sponsor Roundtable Sessions
Break
12.35 - 13.10
12.35 - 13.10
BREAK
Session 2 - What is Changing – What’s New
13.10 - 13.15
Introduction
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
13.10 - 13.15
Introduction
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
13.15 - 13.30
SROH/SROR
Alan Rainford, Head of Commercial Strategy Lightning at Virgin Media
13.15 - 13.30
SROH/SROR
Alan Rainford, Head of Commercial Strategy Lightning at Virgin Media
13.30 - 13.45
Inspections
Nigel Myers, Statutory & Streetworks, Street Works UK Director, Virgin Media
13.30 - 13.45
Inspections
Nigel Myers, Statutory & Streetworks, Street Works UK Director, Virgin Media
13.45 - 14.00
Coordination
Samantha Brothwell, Street Works Policy Manager, Western Power Distribution
13.45 - 14.00
Coordination
Samantha Brothwell, Street Works Policy Manager, Western Power Distribution
Networking Break
14.00 - 14.10
14.00 - 14.10
NETWORKING BREAK
14.10 - 14.25
Street Manager: Past, Present and Future
Paul Chandler, Product Manager: Street Manager, Department for Transport
14.10 - 14.25
Street Manager: Past, Present and Future
Paul Chandler, Product Manager: Street Manager, Department for Transport
14.25 - 14.40
HAUC App
Jerry McConkey, Transportation & Highway Infrastructure Services, Traffic Manager , Sefton Council
14.25 - 14.40
HAUC App
Jerry McConkey, Transportation & Highway Infrastructure Services, Traffic Manager , Sefton Council
14.40 - 15.30
Panel Discussion and Q & A
Chair - Clive Bairsto
15.30 - 16.00
Networking
15.30 - 16.00
Networking
Session ends
16.00 - 16.00
Session ends
16.00 - 16.00
Session ends
Day 2 - Agenda
Session 1 - The Vision for Change
09.00 - 09.30
Welcome to the conference portal and networking
09.00 - 09.30
Welcome to the conference portal and networking
09.30 - 09.45
Welcome from Chair HAUC(UK)
Dave Capon, Chief Executive Officer, JAG(UK)
09.30 - 09.45
Welcome from Chair HAUC(UK)
Dave Capon, Chief Executive Officer, JAG(UK)
09.45 - 09.55
Facing Change Together - a five-year Vision for Street and Road Works in the UK
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
09.45 - 09.55
Facing Change Together - a five-year Vision for Street and Road Works in the UK
Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair HAUC(UK)
09.55 - 10.15
Digital Agenda vs Skills and Workforce Pillar in Training
Matt Smith, Manager EDG VR
09.55 - 10.15
Digital Agenda vs Skills and Workforce Pillar in Training
Matt Smith, Manager EDG VR
10.15 - 10.30
Innovation
Kevin Fowlie, Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery Director, United Utilities
10.15 - 10.30
Innovation
Kevin Fowlie, Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery Director, United Utilities
10.30 - 10.45
Streetworks Collaboration
Baz Lokat, Senior Consultant, GeoPlace
10.30 - 10.45
Streetworks Collaboration
Baz Lokat, Senior Consultant, GeoPlace
10.45 - 11.00
Networking break
10.45 - 11.00
Networking break
Networking Break
11.00 - 11.20
Environment
Urszula Kasperek, Senior Policy Advisor, Scottish Government
11.00 - 11.20
Environment
Urszula Kasperek, Senior Policy Advisor, Scottish Government
11.20 - 11.45
Panel Q&A Session
11.45 - 12.05
Keynote Speech and questions
Minister for Digital Matt Warman DCMS and Richard Maddock, Head of Street Works & Local Government at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
11.45 - 12.05
Keynote Speech and questions
Minister for Digital Matt Warman DCMS and Richard Maddock, Head of Street Works & Local Government at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
12.05 - 12.40
Sponsorship Roundtable sessions
Access to the Roundtables will be opened 30 minutes before they are due to begin. These sessions are restricted to a maximum of 15 people and are available on a first come first served basis
“Competition makes us faster; Collaboration makes us more effective”
- Are traditional restrictions and perceptions preventing the industry from getting better through collaborative working?
- Can we reap the benefits of bringing people closer together, learning from each other, better communication, and become more efficient through collaboration?
- With a continued focus on safety, cost, customer expectations, duration of works, and public perception, is “Collaborative Working” worth all the effort?
Please join the discussion to share and explore views on what the HAUC community can do to achieve better collaboration.
Understanding Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
This session will discuss at hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). HAVS is an issue that arises in all industry sectors, but is a particular issue in construction and utilities, where we inevitably use equipment that can expose workers to risks from vibration. It is a topic that the HSE is focussing on and we all need to ensure that we have suitable risk assessments and controls in place to manage this risk. Areas for discussion may include: How do identify those at risk? How do I measure (or at least evaluate) exposure? How do I ensure compliance? What is the role of occupational health surveillance?
Location data and delivering quality services
- What data do you believe is essential for your needs?
- Share your hints and tips on interesting data out there!
- What data can’t you get your hands on?
- Things change; do you need data more frequently or in a different structure?
The LSBUD Safe Digging Roundtable: Providing access to utility mapping data for all
- Would putting all assets on one map reduce third party damages? (N.B. What is “all” assets and where do you stop?)
- Should everyone have the same access?
- How much would it cost and who would pay?
- Which is most important to focus on as an industry: access, quality or accuracy?
Reputation protection in emergencies: how utility companies and highway authorities can collaborate on emergency road closures
Strong partnerships between utility companies, highway authorities, and the general public are essential, and nowhere is that more the case than with emergencies on the road. As things stand, emergency road closures introduce friction to those relationships – risking reputations as well as workers' safety when the public feels underinformed. How can digitisation help mitigate these effects, and reintroduce a healthy balance between the needs of the public and those of works promoters? We explore the options available to highway authorities and utilities, and discover how both groups can manage emergency road closures smoothly, successfully, and safely using technology.
Every day, Highway Authorities carry out street works inspections. The promoters of these street works, generally speaking, don’t inspect their own works in the same way.
Inspecting your own works could be used to monitor compliance and drive performance improvements within your organisation. These are highly likely to improve your organisations reputation, both with Highway Authorities and the general public.
This is an opportunity to share experiences and challenges associated with self-inspections, and identifying what information should be shared with Highway Authorities when it comes to delivering best practice.
- Is there a legacy of poorly recorded underground asset location information?
- Do these historical issues have human and cost implications to your projects?
- What manual methods of data collection do you use and does this work for you?
- How do you translate this data into GIS or CAD, is this time consuming and error prone?
- Is the responsible thing to capture existing utility survey data and report variations to asset owners?
Would you consider using precision digital technology to map the exact location of assets and remove the complexity of manual surveying and translation to GIS/CAD?
Challenges of mobile inspections and Street Manager User Interface
Undertaking an inspection on a works can be challenging. From initially navigating and finding the site to efficiently managing the inspection workload and undertaking the inspection in a consistent manner.
So, what data does an inspector need to undertake an inspection?
Live site/work in progress:
- Conditions
- Status of works
- Other works in the vicinity
Completed Works
- Site information
- Registration of reinstatement
- Fixed penalties
Common functionalities
- Record outcomes
- Schedule follow-ups
- Raise associated FPN
- Raise Section 81’s
How do we provide this to the inspectors?
Processing and the co-ordination of Works:
- How has flexible working improved efficiency in processing Permits?
- Do you use any tools to help with co-ordination?
- What tools/features would you like to have to help with co-ordination?
- Has the introduction of Street Manager changed the way permit applications are processed?
- Should some co-ordination be undertaken by the promoter before application?
12.05 - 12.40
Sponsorship Roundtable sessions
Break
12.40 - 13.15
12.40 - 13.15
BREAK
Session 2 - The Role of Lane Rental
13.15 - 13.20
Introduction
Dave Capon - Chair
13.15 - 13.20
Introduction
Dave Capon - Chair
13.20 - 13.35
Lane Rental in Kent
David Latham, Highways Policy and Inspection Manager, Kent County Council
13.20 - 13.35
Lane Rental in Kent
David Latham, Highways Policy and Inspection Manager, Kent County Council
13.35 - 13.50
Surrey Lane Rental Scheme
Matthew Jezzard, Traffic Manager, Traffic & Streetworks Team, Surrey County Council
13.35 - 13.50
Surrey Lane Rental Scheme
Matthew Jezzard, Traffic Manager, Traffic & Streetworks Team, Surrey County Council
13.50 - 14.05
Utility view of Lane Rental
Julie Payne, StreetWorks Manager SSEN
13.50 - 14.05
Utility view of Lane Rental
Julie Payne, StreetWorks Manager SSEN
Networking Break
14.05 - 14.20
14.05 - 14.20
NETWORKING BREAK
14.20 - 14.35
HAUC England Lane Rental Forum
Jeff Elliott, Highway Network and Traffic Manager, West Sussex County Council
14.20 - 14.35
HAUC England Lane Rental Forum
Jeff Elliott, Highway Network and Traffic Manager, West Sussex County Council
14.35 - 15.00
Q & A session on Lane Rental
15.00 - 15.15
Close and signpost event on 18th May 2022
Dave Capon, HAUC(UK) Chair
15.00 - 15.15
Close and signpost event on 18th May 2022
Dave Capon, HAUC(UK) Chair
Convention finishes and networking
15.15 - 15.15
15.15 - 15.15
