Reduce risk and maintain compliance with our specialist risk management services.
We’re proud to be a leading provider of complete life cycle risk management solutions. From ensuring asset safety and legal compliance with our thorough engineering inspections to driving operational efficiency with our specialist non-destructive testing services, (and much more in between), we’re proud of the long-lasting partnerships we have formed with our customers over the last 160 years, based on the value of our solutions.
Bridges and Structure Monitoring
Innovative structural monitoring solutions
As industry leaders in the health assessment of bridges and structures, we provide a spectrum of services, ranging from structural health monitoring to meticulous bridge evaluation and load testing. Our team of specialists boasts extensive knowledge and experience, enabling us to assist you in implementing proactive maintenance strategies and optimising asset management.
Leading structural monitoring solutions
Our solutions are tailored to the specific needs of each customer and can be applied at any stage of an asset’s life cycle. We use a range of techniques to ensure that our customers receive a comprehensive insight into the condition of their assets.
Our solutions include:
- Crack monitoring and defect detection
- Deflection and displacement monitoring
- Bridge strike prevention and monitoring
- Load testing
We also offer a full bridge inspection and investigation service to assess the overall condition of a structure and identify areas that need corrective work.
Our innovative data platform, SAMS™, analyses detailed data samples from a range of services to provide an interactive user interface and easy-to-understand reports.
Our services can help you with:
New structures:
- Information for design verification
- Information to enable maintenance interventions to be scheduled
- Real-time operational alerts
Existing structures:
- Monitoring of defects typically found during inspections
- Monitoring of vulnerable details that have caused problems with other structures
- Monitoring of structures with insufficient load capacity
- Monitoring and warning of vehicle bridge strikes, high water levels, foundation scour
At BES Group, we pride ourselves on our expertise in bridge and structural health monitoring. This means that no matter your requirements or situation, our people have the solution to support you in making informed asset management and operational decisions.
How BES Group can support you
Strategic assessment for Structural Monitoring
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Our specialists will collaborate with your technical team to:
• understand and assess the specific structural issues and operational challenges
• help develop and refine the monitoring objectives.
With clear objectives, details of the site and its conditions, we are then able to recommend and jointly develop the most appropriate monitoring strategy.
Custom monitoring solutions and structural planning
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Our design process places meticulous attention to detail at its core. We craft detailed specifications that encompass sensor types, data acquisition equipment, and monitoring system software. These specifications not only address your unique requirements but also adhere to industry standards and regulatory norms, guaranteeing robustness, reliability, and compliance. To integrate our monitoring systems seamlessly into your existing infrastructure, we evaluate compatibility with your current systems. This integration minimises operational disruptions and maximises overall efficiency.
Optimised sensor selection and data acquisition
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Selecting the most effective sensor technology is pivotal in our comprehensive service offering. Leveraging our extensive experience, we identify the optimal sensor technology for your monitoring needs. Our engineers strategically position sensors for optimal data acquisition, ensuring actionable insights. We optimise data acquisition parameters to streamline the process, minimising system strain while maximising data quality.
Efficient procurement, assembly, and integration
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Streamlined procurement processes are fundamental for timely delivery and cost efficiency. We oversee the procurement of monitoring equipment, ensuring components are readily available for on-site installation. Our experienced engineers assemble and install monitoring systems on-site with precision, ensuring proper configuration, functionality, and integration into your existing infrastructure. Our commitment lies in minimising disruption to your operations, ensuring continuous efficiency.
Thorough site integration and activation
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Before installation, we conduct a detailed site survey to identify challenges, optimise system placement, and assess existing infrastructure. This assessment ensures our solutions are tailored to your site conditions. Thorough calibration and testing of monitoring equipment guarantee accurate data collection, reliable performance, and compliance with industry standards. Site acceptance testing verifies functionality, performance, and compliance of installed systems.
Real-time data management and alerting
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Our advanced data platform, SAMS™, offers real-time visualisation, empowering you to monitor structural performance and address potential issues promptly. In-depth data analysis uncovers trends, anomalies, and potential issues, providing actionable insights. Automated alerts keep you informed, enabling prompt corrective actions to maintain asset integrity and prevent escalation.
Our related services
Geotechnical and Construction
Load Testing
Remote Monitoring & Data Services
Infrastructure Monitoring
Why choose us
Independent sourcing
We are not tied to any monitoring sensor or hardware manufacturer, so we can source the most appropriate and cost-effective equipment for your needs.
High-speed data
Our systems can acquire data at high speeds, which is necessary for capturing the dynamic response of structures to traffic loading, vibrations, and fatigue.
Unique functionality
We can customise our systems to provide unique functionality that is not available in off-the-shelf systems. This can be helpful if you have specific needs that are not met by standard systems.
Data-driven Insights
Our SAMStm platform automates the process of turning data into information with its peerless analysis and reporting functionality.
Industry leaders
As recognised experts in the field, we have contributed to current recognised industry guides for bridge management and structural health monitoring, published by the Institution of Civil Engineers and CIRIA.
Expert infrastructure engineers
Our team of engineers are all professionally qualified and have extensive experience in the field. They have a deep understanding of instrumentation and monitoring technologies and are committed to providing you with a high-quality service.
Hear what our customers have to say
We care about the journey we take our customers on, but it’s not our word you should be taking, see what our customers think of the service we provided!
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The industry requires competence to be demonstrated, typically through UKAS accreditation, which is a prerequisite for many major clients. BES is type A accredited, which is preferred, they can provide highly objective opinions.
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Customer
Senior Project Manager
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The BES inspectors are way more technically competent and diligent compared to other providers. I previously used Allianz, and BES definitely stands out due to their strong technical competence and strong back office support.
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Customer
Project Operations Manager
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BES is a really disruptive force in the market, they are able to provide a variety of necessary services to their customers and none of the other big players are able to provide that breadth of services.
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Industry competitor
Did you know...
20%
reduction in maintenance costs can be achieved with bridge monitoring, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
80%
reduction in the risk of bridge collapse by utilising bridge monitoring technology, according to the University of California, Berkeley.
100-year
lifespan increase, compared to the current 50-year bridge lifespan, can be achieved with regular bridge monitoring, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Key benefits
Risk Management
We can provide information to help manage technical risks. The data can also be used to identify potential problems, such as cracks, corrosion, and fatigue.
Proactive Maintenance
We can help you make informed decisions about interventions and maintenance, leading to potential savings in cost and disruption.
Early Warnings
Our service can help you build up a long-term data record with trends, which can be used to identify emerging defects.
Intelligent Monitoring
We’ll provide reliable monitoring by using the correct technologies for each given application.
Risk Management
We can provide information to help manage technical risks. The data can also be used to identify potential problems, such as cracks, corrosion, and fatigue.
Proactive Maintenance
We can help you make informed decisions about interventions and maintenance, leading to potential savings in cost and disruption.
Early Warnings
Our service can help you build up a long-term data record with trends, which can be used to identify emerging defects.
Intelligent Monitoring
We’ll provide reliable monitoring by using the correct technologies for each given application.
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