5th Annual Winter Maintenance Conference and Exhibition Cold Comfort Scotland 2018 www.coldcomfortscotland.tn-events.co.uk Register Today Save 25% with the Early Bird Discount Key topics for 2018 will include: Lessons from Alaska-driving efficiencies, raising standards and making the most of winter service budgets New strategies and new directions-reassessing winter service delivery Skills, training and development Treating bridges, structures and footways Dealing with major weather incidents Speaker organisations include representatives from: Scotland Transerv NWSRG State of Alaska Devon County Council Amey The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute TfL Midlothian Council and more. Measuring performance and making improvements Supported by Media Partners Register today at www.coldcomfortscotland.tn-events.co.uk
Cold Comfort Scotland 2018 5th Annual Winter Maintenance Conference and Exhibition Cold Comfort Scotland is the country s only conference and exhibition dedicated to the winter service sector. The conference aims to increase the knowledge and improve the effectiveness of winter service operatives in Scotland. Using best practice case studies, technical sessions and debate and discussion, Cold Comfort Scotland considers every aspect of the winter service delivery sector as well as some of the new products, concepts and innovations being used on the road network. Combining research from both local and European winter operations, the fourth annual event will detail how to successfully plan and execute your winter service strategies. Who should attend: The annual Scottish Cold Comfort conference and exhibition would be of benefit to: What you will learn: Hear from industry experts delivering up-to-date best practice from the sector Senior local authority representatives Private sector contractors Winter maintenance managers Highway engineers Resiliance/civil contingency managers Highway managers Contract managers Fleet managers Operations managers Network managers Share insight and opinion on the latest developments and shape the way the industry operates in the future Learn from other authorities from around the UK on their approaches to winter service delivery Participate in the most up-to-date technical sessions featuring the latest research and developments Follow Cold Comfort Scotland on Twitter @transport_net #coldcomfortscot
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 09:45 09:50 Welcome and Introduction from the Chair Welcome address from Transport Scotland Keynote: Delivering efficient and effective winter service The average winter in Alaska Making changes to drive efficiency and effectiveness Delivering the right strategies and measuring performance Daniel Schacher, Fairbanks District Superintendent, Alaska Making austerity winter service changes Changes to winter service provision in Midlothian Delivering the new strategy-the advantages and disadvantages Best use of new technology Wayne Clark, Supervisor, Midlothian Council Managing winter service delivery on bridges and structures Finding the best strategies for winter maintenance on bridges Testing new products Measuring their performance Mike Robin, Winter Service Manager, Forth Bridges Unit, Amey Training and developing staff to deliver the best service Training a team to deliver the best performance Preparing staff for heavy snow events and other extreme weather Continuous development Ian Stewart, Training Manager, Scotland Transerv A winter 2017/18 review Reviewing winter 2017/18-the challenges and opportunities An update on Transport Scotland research undertaken this year Looking to the future Speaker: Transport Scotland TBC NWSRG new guidance-what s changed? Reviewing winter 2017/18-the challenges and opportunities An update on Transport Scotland research undertaken this year Looking to the future Chris Crasnton, Chair, NWSRG and Devon County Council Register today at www.coldcomfortscotland.tn-events.co.uk
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Understanding road surface residual salt-from highways to cycle lanes The processes behind salt loss Monitoring the salt under different conditions Considering the environment Goran Blomqvist, Researcher, The Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute Applying the risk-based approach to winter service Understanding what risk is Considering the guidance Applying the risk-based approach with confidence Robert O Rourke, Senior Route Manager, TfL 16:20 Closing Remarks and Close of Conference Follow Cold Comfort Scotland on Twitter @transport_net #coldcomfortscot
Cold Comfort Scotland 2018 5th Annual Winter Maintenance Conference and Exhibition Past attendees include representatives from: Aberdeen CC Amey Angus CC Argyll and Bute Council Autolink M6 Ayrshire Roads Alliance Balfour Beatty BAM PPP UK Ltd BEAR Scotland Edinburgh Council Dundee CC East Dunbartonshire Council East Lothian Council East Renfrewshire Council Econ Engineering Falkirk Council Fife Council Highways England Inex Works Group Midlothian Council North Ayreshire Council Scotland Transerv Scottish Borders Council Scottish Gritting Sir Robert MacAlpine South Lanarkshire Council Stirling Council Tayside Contracts Transport Scotland West Lothian Council and many more. 3 easy ways to register Register online at www.coldcomfortscotland.surveyorevents.com E: conferences@hgluk.com T: +44 (0) 20 7973 4603 Early Bird Rate 149* Standard Delegate Rate 199 + VAT ** * Expires on Friday 9th March Why not bring your colleagues to the event? For group rates contact us today conferences@hgluk.com Supported by Media Partners Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunities Please contact Steve Cobb today T: + 44 (0) 20 7973 4683 E: s.cobb@hgluk.com www.coldcomfortscotland.tn-events.co.uk