Iain Ferguson

M8 Bridges – Special Projects Manager, Transport Scotland

Iain is a Chartered Civil Engineer and member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He has 19 years of experience on projects of varying size and complexity in the UK and Australia.

Iain’s role in Transport Scotland is to manage the operating company, ensuring the bridges on the M8 Corridor are fit for purpose and safe for use - with a particular focus on the current works at Woodside Viaduct. He is also Transport Scotland’s lead on the prevention of bridge strikes.

My Speaker Sessions

Wednesday 27 November 2024

11:45

Scottish Plant Owners Association Bridge Strike Avoidance Guidance

11:45 - 12:10 Bridge Safety
  • Presentation with Transport Scotland on the Scottish Plant Owners Association Bridge Strike Avoidance Guidance published in 2024.
  • Overview of SPOA.
  • Why is the plant sector a higher risk.
  • Why the plant sector needed guidance.
  • Possibly some examples of strikes.

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