The new Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), a manual referenced by highway construction authorities across the world, was published in April 2020. The manual’s reduced word-count and new mobile-friendly, online format makes it easier and quicker to find and use information. This webinar will provide you with the latest insights on the the modernisation of the DMRB and the digitalisation of standards.
Mike Wilson will be introducing the updates to DMRB and explain why changes had to be made to the manual.
Steve Davy will present on the modernisation of the DMRB and the digitalisation of standards.
Transport standards specialists
The update process, the technical standards enterprise system and digitalisation of standards is of interest.
Designers and project managers of highway schemes
Whilst the DMRB is mainly written for use on improvement and maintenance schemes on the UK motorway and all-purpose trunk roads managed by Highways England, Transport Scotland, Welsh Government and Department of Infrastructure Northern Ireland it is widely used by all UK local highway authorities.
Companies who produce software design packages
The update is enabling direct digital links to design software.
Mike Wilson has been Chief Highways Engineer at Highways England since September 2013. His responsibilities include the provision of technical support to the organisation for the delivery of its programme that includes the development of technical standards for all aspects of highway maintenance, operation and improvement. This development activity is underpinned by an innovation programme and includes work on safety, intelligent mobility and asset management.
Previously Mike led the development of Smart Motorways for the Highways Agency and was Regional Director responsible for the maintenance, improvement and long-term development of the strategic road network in the South West, East Midlands and East. Mike led for the Highways Agency on all aspects of operational policy including for maintenance, incident and emergency management and network occupancy.
His early career was spent on maintenance and improvement of the strategic road network.
Steve is the Head of Technical Standards at Highways England. He has worked in the highways industry for all his career with many varied roles in design, construction maintenance and operations. He has worked for local authorities, consultants and for central Government.
Since moving in to his current role about 6 years ago he has led to biggest ever revision and modernisation of the UK Design and Construction Standards for highways. This has led to a change in focus from technically based construction to software and technology application to automate and assist designers, constructors and maintainers of highways.
Steve is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport.
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