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We’re thrilled to announce that CPS have been shortlisted twice in this year’s British Construction & Infrastructure Awards. 

The first recognises our use of RoadAI, an innovative mobile system mounted on vehicles which offers continuous, real-time monitoring of pavement conditions. This allows us to capture weekly data on road surface health, defects, road markings and assets. Following a successful trial, RoadAI was deployed on the network, integrating with Power BI for bespoke trend analysis and reporting; enhancing operational efficiency and proactive infrastructure management. These bespoke analytics enable considerably more intelligence to be created. 

The second shortlist, alongside ESRI, recognises our increasing use of ESRI’s ArcGIS software to enable better collaboration, asset management and roadspace sharing among our teams. 

To be shortlisted is a wonderful achievement and highlights the impact of the work by everyone involved in both projects.  

Congratulation to all finalists, we look forward to the award ceremony on 8th October. 

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Notes to Editors

About Connect Plus and Connect Plus Services

• Over 10 years ago, Highways England awarded Connect Plus the contract to operate and manage the M25 and its key arterial link roads.
• Connect Plus is a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operation UK - a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways maintenance and management.
• Connect Plus Services (CPS), is Connect Plus’ specialist and strategic supply chain partner responsible for operations and maintenance, bringing together the collective strength and expertise of its parent companies, Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK.
• With a workforce of around 600 people, based at seven locations around the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance, and whole-life management of thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme.
• Over the past 10 years, collectively we’ve delivered over £1.4bn worth of road improvements and junction enhancements, and we’re continually exploring new and innovative ways to deliver safer, more reliable journeys for our customers. Together, we’re passionate about delivering the long-term needs of the M25 and improving the driving experience for all our customers.
• For further information please visit https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/ or follow us at https://twitter.com/cpservices_m25