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Street Works Consultancy

Street Works Consultancy

Franklin Infrastructure was initially set up to provide assistance and support to organisations responsible for managing and delivering street works. From compliance with legislation and implementation of procedures driving efficiency in turnkey operations.

Our managers and staff have extensive background and experience in working with Utility companies, civil engineering companies, highway authorities and councils to develop better working practices in the street works environment.

Key areas covered for Highway Authorities:

  • Improvement of processes, policy and systems relating to the Network Management Duty (NMD)
  • Training of highway inspectors in the field of the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH) and the Code of Practice for Inspections (pink book)
  • Training of NRSWA Co-ordinators in the field of Code of practice for the co-ordination of streetworks and works for road purposes and related matters
  • How to manage incoming Notices / permits and assess associated Traffic Management illustrations
  • Improved cost recovery arising from non compliance with the New Roads and Streetworks Act and the Traffic Management Act
  • Improved protection of Network Assets / section 58 processes
  • Improved interdepartmental working
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Typical areas covered for Statutory Undertakers and works promoters:

  • Improvement of processes, policy and systems relating to the planning and delivery of works in the highway
  • Training of operatives in the field of the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH)
  • Identifying areas of improvement of on-site behaviours and creation of informative packages (toolbox talks)
  • Identification of areas of risk in an operation in the field of management of timely notifications under the New Roads and Streetworks Act for example; section 55 actual starts and section 74 works stops
  • Review of section 74 charges and Fixed Penalty Notices, identification of cause and suggested actions
  • Forward identification of notice requirements under NRSWA, Permit schemes, Section 50 and correct timing of applications
  • General expert advice for the co-ordination and delivery of Highway Schemes including works delivered under 278 agreements