The AVA Footbridge and Lift System was one of four Physical Asset Demonstrator projects in the TIES Living Lab. It was a collaboration among industry leaders in engineering, manufacturing and construction. The prototype was created by the AVA consortium – made up of Walker Construction UK, Expedition Engineering, Hawkins/Brown, Network Rail, McNealy Brown and ARX.
Project Objectives:
- Revolutionise the way we approach, design, manufacture and install station footbridge design
- Design and manufacture an innovative footbridge with the following key elements:
- Pre-approved system for shorter pre-construction time
- Faster assembly for reduced costs
- Minimised negative climate impact
- Revolutionary dry, prefabricated foundation
- High quality, durable materials
- Putting passengers first
- Access for all
- Robust mechanics
- Weather resistant
- Positive social impact
- Any station, anywhere
Project Outcomes:
- Maximise off-site manufacturing and site preassembly to minimise temporary station works
- Save money, save time and save distribution
- Rapid assembly approach
- Beneficial whole life cost balance of service life against cost/resources/energy
- Enable greater investment efficiency of footbridges across the transport sector
The overarching purpose for the project is to meet or exceed the targets in the UK Government 2025 Construction strategy: 33% lower costs, 50% faster delivery, 50% lower emissions and 50% improvement in exports.
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