The winter maintenance industry is undergoing an exciting transformation. Rennicks, in collaboration with Klimator, hosted an exclusive seminar to showcase the true benefits of Big Data and IoT in revolutionising winter operations.
The event was held at the La Piazza Room, NEC, Birmingham on 16th October.
What’s Changing in Winter Maintenance?
Winter maintenance has come a long way in recent years, and the shift is accelerating with the introduction of Real-Time Data, IoT technology, and advanced software systems. These innovations are helping winter practitioners optimise their operations, leading to up to 50% savings on costs and salt consumption. But the real magic lies in how hyper-local data, collected through IoT devices, is now providing unparalleled insights into road conditions and weather changes.
These advancements don’t just make the roads safer; they’re transforming the very way we approach winter maintenance. With the right technology and systems in place, road operators can now predict and prevent untreated slippery roads with greater precision than ever before.
Event Overview
- Advanced Systems Evolution
- How technology solutions work end to end
- The beneficial changes these technologies bring to winter operations
- Converting big data into precise, actionable operations
- A Contractor’s Journey: The Mesta Case Study
- How Mesta embraced Big Data and IoT for winter maintenance
- Key takeaways from their implementation journey and the benefits realised
- A UK Local Authority’s Perspective
- How Blackpool Council’s digital transition has revolutionised their winter maintenance operations
- Benefits experienced in cost savings, environmental impact, and road worker safety
- Q&A Session
- Discussion on how this technology can be trialled on a large scale across the UK
Speakers:
- Soren, Klimator
Topic: Advanced Systems Evolution – End-to-End Solutions
Soren explained how new winter maintenance systems work, highlighting the critical factors necessary for successful implementation. He walked through how practitioners can leverage big data to create deliverable, precise operations that drive cost savings and improve efficiency.
- Ketil Dahl, Mesta
Topic: The Contractor’s Perspective on Big Data and IoT
As Norway’s largest Tier 1 contractor and early adopter of Klimator’s technology, Ketil shared Mesta’s journey of implementation and how Mesta has capitalised on its investments to realise substantial benefits.
- A UK Local Authority Perspective
Topic: The Benefits of a Digital Transition – Attendees heard firsthand how Blackpool Council has embraced the digital transition, and how they’ve navigated the challenges of adopting new technology while seeing tangible benefits in their winter maintenance operations.
Learning Outcomes:
- How IoT devices and advanced forecasting algorithms work in practice
- The benefits of using big data for precise, real-time road treatment decisions
- How operational processes are evolving to deliver safer, more efficient winter maintenance.