Steve Denton

Head of Civil Engineering, WSP

Steve Denton is WSP’s Head of Civil Engineering in UK, leading a unit of over 750 staff.  His expertise and experience span engineering and strategic consultancy, research and construction.  In addition to business and project leadership responsibilities, Steve retains a high degree of technical involvement in complex projects.

Steve is an internationally recognised expert in bridge engineering and a global leader in the development and implementation of design standards.

He is the Chair of CEN/TC 250, the international committee with overall responsibility for the Structural Eurocodes. In this role, he has led the development of the second generation of the Eurocodes for over a decade. 

Steve is Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Structural Engineers. He is also a visiting Professor at the University of Bath, a trustee of Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust and a Non-exec Director of CIRIA.

My Speaker Sessions

Thursday 13 March 2025

10:40

Addressing the Infrastructure Condition Crisis Using Machine Learning and Digital Custodianship

10:40 - 11:00
  • Our infrastructure is ageing, and at the same time, we're placing increasing demands and expectations upon it.
  • This is becoming a critical national challenge.
  • The good news is that technology has reached a point where AI and machine learning can help to solve these problems.
  • Steve Denton and Tom Bartley will explore their vision for 'Digital Custodianship' and demonstrate how emerging digital technologies will transform the way asset managers make decisions about maintaining infrastructure.

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