Managing Utilities Risk on Major Infrastructure Projects

Webinar

Infrastructure projects play a critical role in shaping our communities and economies. As we embark on ambitious endeavours to build and maintain essential infrastructure, effective utility management becomes paramount to ensure a successful delivery of a project. In this session, we will explore the challenges and solutions for successfully handling utilities within major infrastructure schemes, the associated risks and any lessons learnt from previous projects.

Timestamps

Timecodes:

00:00 - 00:07 - Introduction
00:07 - 02:53 - Introduction to Utility Management
02:53 - 04:30 - Contestable vs. Non-Contestable
04:30 - 13:38 - Stages and Scope of a Project
13:38 - 20:58 - Obtaining Existing Utility Information and Utility Design
20:58 - 25:40 - Utility Company Engagement and Procurement
25:40 - 27:25 - Management of Scope Change
27:25 - 30:27 Conclusion and End

Transcript

About the speakers

James Bristow is a Chartered Civil Engineer working in Arup’s Infrastructure Group. He is an experienced civil engineer, providing infrastructure design advice to a range of UK and international clients. Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills are embedded in James work, from managing multi-disciplinary design teams and approval processes to carrying out research focussed on stakeholder participation.

Martyn Hawkins is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Project Manager with over 20 years’ experience in which he has been responsible for the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure, water/wastewater and site development projects around the UK. Martyn is currently an Associate in Arup within the Civil Engineering team as part of the wider Energy, Water and Resources group in the Birmingham office. Martyn has significant experience of delivering and managing site development and general infrastructure projects, in particular drainage, SUDS, highways and earthworks schemes working within a number of different sectors, especially related to energy, industrial, defence and property.

Daryl Ruane is a Chartered Civil Engineer with a wealth of experience, during which he has demonstrated proficiency in overseeing the successful execution of diverse water, utility, and site development projects across the United Kingdom. Presently, Daryl holds a position in Arup within the Site Development Team at the Manchester Office, where he contributes his expertise to the planning and execution of projects.