CBDG 28th Annual Conference
VENUE
Institution of Structural Engineers, London, EC1V 3PS
DATE
Wednesday 18th June 2025
As national infrastructure priorities are re-evaluated, maximising value from existing assets is gaining urgency, as much for concrete bridges as any other structures. Much can be done to extend service life, but also to design for greater durability and futureproofing. The CBDG's 28th Annual conference will discuss a range of approaches aiming to enable the extension of concrete bridges' service life.
PROGRAMME
| 08:15 | Registration |
| 09:30 | Welcome by Steve Cook - CBDG Chairman |
| 09:40 | Keynote: Designing concrete bridges for 100% utilization to codes Chris Hendy, Professional Head of Bridge Engineering at AtkinsRéalis |
| Morning Session: DESIGN and MATERIALS | |
| 10:15 | Potential benefits of steel fibre reinforced concrete to EN1992-1-1 (2023) for bridges Craig Giaccio, Technical Director, Hewson Consulting |
| 10:45 | Exploring value from novel lower carbon materials in modular bridge abutment shells Dr Mohammad Dakhel, Laing O'Rouke / Dr Ana Pavlović, Laing O'Rourke / Sarah Pedley, Ramboll |
| 11:15 | -----BREAK and EXHIBITION----- |
| 11:45 | Case Study: The design and build of a highly constrained railway bridge Lee Hardwell, Engineer, Arup |
| 12:15 | Case Study: The Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany Graham Webb, WSP |
| 13:00 | -----LUNCH and EXHIBITION----- |
| Afternoon Session: REPAIR and MONITORING | |
| 14:15 | Introducing TG 19: Precast superstructure Mattew Baxman, Hewson Consulting |
| 14:30 | Rehabilitation of Haulbowline Bridges, Cork Harbour Michael Minehane, RPS consulting UK & Ireland |
| 15:00 | Useful lifetime date for concrete bridges Dr David Collings, Arcadis |
| 15:30 | -----BREAK and EXHIBITION----- |
| 16:00 | Monitoring of Impressed Current Cathodic Protection Systems - Achieving Best Value Dr Wayne Dodds, Amey |
| 16:30 | Muon Tomography: Unlocking the Interior Secrets of Reinforced Concrete Structures to Prolong Infrastructure Lifespan Dr. Sander Sein and Edward Wilkinson, GScan |
| 17:00 | Closing remarks by Saeed Ziaie - Chairman CBDG Technical Committee |
The conference presentations will be held in the Auditorium on the Ground Floor with breaks and lunch provided in the 1st floor Members' area. Exhibition space is available.
Refreshment will be available on arrival and at mid-morning and afternoon breaks. There will be a buffet lunch.
After the conference a drinks reception will be held in the Members' area between 17:15 and 18:15 (TBC). The optional evening dinner will commence at the Cote Restaurant, a short walk from the venue, at 18:45 (TBC).
EXHIBITION SPACE/SPONSORSHIP
We have exhibition space based on 2 x pop-up roller stands for each sponsor. You company logo will also appear on this website and all publicity as Sponsors. Exhibition rate includes one delegate; additional delegates charged at member rate.
For further information please contact: enquiries@cbdg.org.uk
BOOKING
The rates are shown in the following table. Note that where the company undertaking the booking is a CBDG member, all delegates shown on the booking form will be at member rate.
| CBDG CONFERENCE RATES | |||
| Prices exclude VAT | Member rate [note a] | Standard rate | |
| £ | £ | ||
| 1. Conference | 195.00 | 260.00 | |
| 2. Student [note b] | - | 85.00 | |
| 3. Exhibition [note c] | 365.00 | 420.00 | |
| 4. Optional 3-course after Conference Dinner, with vegetarian/vegan alternative, at the nearby by COTE restaurant. A choice of courses will be provided and must be confirmed in advance of the conference. Drinks included. | 55.00 | ||
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NOTES [a] Where the company undertaking the booking is a member, all delegates will be at member rate. Conference includes all refreshments, buffet lunch and a post-conference drinks reception. [b] Students - currently undertaking studies [c] Exhibition space (2 x pop-up roller stands) - approx. 1.5m x 2m and table. Rate inclusive of 1 conference delegate. Additional delegates at member rate of £195 |
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For further information and how to get involved either as a presenter, delegate or sponsor, please contact: enquiries@cbdg.org.uk or call 01276 607140
VENUE LOCATION
Institution of Structural Engineers
47-58 Bastwick Street
London
EC1V 3PS (Click here to view in Googlemaps)
TRAVEL TO INSTITUTION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
The venue has good travel access by Main line stations (Waterloo, Paddington, Kings Cross, St Pancras, Euston) and London Underground e.g. Barbican and Farringdon via Circle, Hammersmith & City, Bakerloo and Elizabeth Lines, and Old Street via the Northern Line.
HOTELS
There are many Hotels in and around London with good access to the venue by London Underground. The following list is just a few which are relatively close.
Yotel London City
96-100 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 5RJ
Tel: 020 3146 1310
easyHOTEL London City Shoreditch
80 Old St, London EC1V 9AZ
Tel: 020 3976 4890
Travelodge London Central City Road
1-23 City Rd, London EC1Y 1AG
Tel: 0871 984 6333
Sonder St. Johns Garden
120 St John St, London EC1V 4JS
Tel: 07403 925488
Malmaison London
18-21 Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London EC1M 6AH
Tel: 020 3750 9402
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