Agenda

10.05 Introduction - Road to Net Zero

• David Capon, Co-Chair at HAUC(UK)

The world around us is changing. Having the right data to make those critical decisions will be vital for meeting future climatic demands, while keeping people and goods moving around our network. This major piece of work, in conjunction with the ‘Road to Net Zero’ study, will ensure future road and street works are as sustainable as possible, helping to reduce carbon emissions, clean up toxic air and reduce congestion on our roads. HAUC(UK) has embarked on an ambitious programme of discover, design and deliver to ensure the industry is fully on board with the net zero principles.

This session looks at the findings from the current project and sets a plan for future work. Will look at how it might affect key stakeholders, their investment plans and future workload.

10.10 The Future of Electric Networks

• Mark Shaw, Electricity Distribution Transformation Lead, National Grid

10.25 The Climate Cost: The challenge for the water industry

• Sam Larsen, Director of Programmes and Planning, Water UK.

10.40 The Race of a Lifetime on the Road to Net Zero

• Laura Alexander-Webber, Lane Rental Manager, Transport for London and project sponsor

10.55 Timeline for change: balancing authority needs and public desire

• Luke Keen, Head of Highways Network Management, Birmingham City Council

11.10 Panel discussion

11.55 The safety challenge

Ask yourself these questions:

"Will someone using the road or footway from any direction understand exactly what is happening", and "what is expected of them?" "Have I made the site safe to work in and safe for the general public?" The current Code is under review and we will explore the art of the possible.

11.45 A New Dawn

• Mike Bartlett, Managing Director, Symology

12.00 Making it better for those who need help

• Gary Hawkins, Street Works Specialist, Cadent Gas

12.15 Changing the Code - changing our habits

• Tom Lambert, National Street Works Manager, Morrison Water Division
• Phil Cameron, Traffic Manager, Gloucestershire County Council and Non-Executive Director, JAG(UK)

12.30 Panel discussion

13.45 Welcome to afternoon session

• Clive Bairsto, Co-Chair, HAUC(UK)

13.50 The Infrastructure Race

• Tony Hemmingway, Network Monitoring Manager, Transport for Greater Manchester
• Jonathan Weeks, Service Manager, Street Works, Somerset County Council
  
• Ashleigh Braund, Sales Director, Connected Kerb

The operational view, challenges and opportunities. Authorities and utilities are left with having to deliver infrastructure in a compressed timeframe because of not keeping sight on longer term ambitions. Longer term sight of the issues could help us develop consistent, transparent, and agile processes which meet the task goals and the legislative framework. Fibre, EV Charging, Heat Networks etc are all being thrust upon the industry with little time and seemingly little thought as to the optimum delivery mechanism. The consequence is more cost to the industry and the public. We will examine the key role data will play in developing technology to help deliver agile processes designed impact planning and collaboration of works.

14.35 Panel discussion

• Including Matthew Jezzard, Surrey Lane Rental