21 November 2024

RSTA Decarbonisation of Road Treatments Asset Management Technical Training Day

Free to attend for Local and National Roads Authorities

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Event Details

Decarbonisation of road surfacing as part of whole carbon lifecycle planning is now the number 1 priority for local and national roads authorities and the supply chain. Most if not all local roads authorities have declared a climate emergency and need to act fast to demonstrate they are implementing carbon reduction and sustainability plans for their highway asset management operations.

Join us for this asset management technical training day to see how you can significantly reduce your carbon emissions and improve your financial and practical efficiencies.

The Road Surface Treatments Association is providing this training free of charge to all local and national roads authorities delegates. Refreshments and lunch are also included.

Please note this event is in person attendance only, there is no virtual option and it will not be recorded as the association recognises the importance of good quality face to face training to ensure delegates get the most from the day and are able to network with other authorities and the supply chain.

Exhibitors

Speakers

Craig Andrews

Technical Director, Foster Contracting Ltd (FCL)

Craig Andrews, Technical Director, Foster Contracting Ltd (FCL)

Craig, with 36 years of UK&I highways dedicated experience, serves as the Technical Director for Foster Contracting Ltd, a specialist contractor.

His knowledge spans 18 years in the private sector, where he excels as a technical expert, focusing on best value, resilient pavements, and resource optimisation, during both the construction phase and the entire life cycle.

In his previous 18 years with Lincolnshire’s highways department, Craig managed bypasses, maintained roads and structures, and mentored ICE indentured trainees.

His strategic influence has extended to representing the industry through committees and working groups, contributing to the advancement of specifications, standards and documents.
Jamie Cochran

Regional Contracts/Sales Manager, Archway Roadmaster UK

I’ve been in Roads Industry a little over 25 years. Initially 7 years with the Roads Authority DLO in Scotland, and the remainder in Sales of both Roads Maintenance Products and Processes – working for both Colas UK and Geveko Markings UK accounting for the remaining 18 years.

In 2024 I returned to Roads Contracting in my current role as Regional Contracts/Sales Manager with Archway Roadmaster UK.
Anthony Davies

Category Management Group Lead for Specialist Surface Treatments, National Highways

Anthony Davies, Category Management Group Lead, National Highways

Anthony Davies is the Category Management Group Lead for Specialist Surface Treatments at National Highways within Strategic Procurement.

He has over 12 years’ experience within both regulated and un-regulated procurement environments in Highways, Construction and Service Provision categories, working across a breadth of public sector clients including Central Government, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Higher Education, and Health and Social Care.

He is responsible for development and implementation of the category strategy for Specialist Surface Treatments for National Highways to ensure corporate objectives are met. Anthony is passionate about the decarbonisation of the strategic road network, and also has responsibility for National Highways 2040 Net Zero Carbon Asphalt Roadmap
Paul Thompson

Technical Development & Specification Manager, Wrekin Products

Paul Thompson, Technical Development and Specification Manager, Wrekin Products

Paul Thompson has joined Wrekin Products as Technical Development and Specification Manager to support and improve its specification of products, strategy and drive the adoption of solutions and services. Paul is an active member of several BSI and industry standards committees and technical working groups and has a particular interest in sustainability. As sustainability and net-zero targets continue to form the green agenda for businesses, Paul is keen to see efficient, innovative, sustainable solutions adopted by the industry, as now is an essential time to review procedures and products to help guide people into understanding more about how collaboration can contribute to net-zero targets and carbon reduction.
Will Lewis

UK Business Manager, Roadtechs Group

Will Lewis, UK Business Manager, Roadtechs Group

Will Lewis is the UK Business Manager for Roadtechs Group and has been working in the Highways sector for over a decade.

He is passionate about driving change through innovation and is also an enthusiastic supporter of carbon and cost reducing products.

Taking a collaborative approach, he heads up the delivery of surface extension treatments throughout Northern regions of the UK.

Working mainly with Asset Managers within local Authorities and County Councils, Will is always keen to chat to perspective clients.