Wednesday, March 11, 2026
High Resolution Surveying and Inspection for River Crossings: A New Perspective
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Advanced imaging technology, historically used in energy sectors, now supports the full lifecycle (design, monitoring, maintenance) of marine assets, including bridges.
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Integrated sensors like Sonar, LiDAR, and cameras on vessels and drones generate accurate 3D point cloud data, delivered to asset managers via the cloud.
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Case studies, including Rochester Bridge, will demonstrate processing tools and how clients use this data in asset management workflows.
Curzon No.2 Viaduct
Bridges Ten/20
The TEN/20 (aka Pecha Kucha) is a stand-alone session comprising mini presentations delivered at a blistering pace by exhibitors and delegates from local authorities and academia.
Presentations are vetted by the organisers of Bridges in partnership with ADEPT.
To suggest a presentation subject, email conferences@hgluk.com.
The deadline for submissions is 14 February.
The Severn Crossing: Cable Inspection and Heavy Traffic Management
AI-Powered SHM: Real-Time Bridge Deterioration Monitoring with Embedded Sensors
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This case study details a live trial deploying SM:ART retrofit sensors on bridge infrastructure with Northern Ireland's Department for Infrastructure (DfI).
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The system uses embedded multi-parameter sensing and AI-driven analysis to provide early warnings of deterioration, supporting evidence-based maintenance and reducing life-cycle costs.
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Key insights, lessons learned from the first installations, and the potential implications for wider adoption across bridge networks will be presented.
Closing Keynote
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Bridges and Sustainability: Best Practice for Design, Maintenance and Replacement
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Climate Resilience & Biodiversity: Assessing carbon impacts on bridge resilience and integrating nature-positive solutions.
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Circular Economy & Lifespan: Measuring material circularity, minimising waste, and analysing the key factors influencing bridge lifetime.
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Social Value & Holistic Sustainability: Maximising social contributions (connectivity, jobs) and using frameworks like BREEAM to link all themes.