The LCRIG South West Group event took place on 7th March 2024 at Westpoint, Exeter.
The event with the theme ‘Procuring Innovation’ was sponsored by WJ Group and speakers included representatives from the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), Local Authorities and Industry.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction – Andy James, Cornwall Highways
LCRIG Update – Paula Claytonsmith, LCRIG (Download here)
Procuring Innovation through the LCRIG IPS – Jason Sprague, LCRIG (Download here)
Innovating to Improve – Steve McGilchrist, WJ Group (Download here)
Breaking down the barriers to delivering services differently – sharing contractor experiences on different routes to market – Josh Sweeney, Multevo (Download here)
Traffic digital twins, innovating with local authorities – Gavin Bailey, Aimsun (Download here)
Procuring Innovation through Teckal – Dominic Bostock, Cornwall Council (Download here)
Innovation in Highways Reactive Maintenance – Nikhil Maroli, Roadmetrics (Download here)
Panel discussion – Procuring Innovation
Final Remarks and Close – Andy James, Cornwall Highways