About the Integration and Collaboration Award

The Integration and Collaboration Award recognises organisations that demonstrate how integration and collaborative working are essential to overcoming challenges, managing risk and delivering better outcomes.

Waldeck have been shortlisted for the asset viewing solution developed in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Birmingham City University (BCU) through the Panoptic Bridge Management project commissioned by Network Rail. A digital bridge examination solution which brings about a change in the undertaking of on the ground inspections, these being reduced or simplified, limiting the number of person hours on site and optimises bridge maintenance activities.

This system represents a complete culture change for examiners whilst supporting Network Rail’s long-term vision to improve the digital recording and inspection of structural assets using new and innovative technologies.

The project is part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), aiming to help businesses improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills within the UK knowledge base. This KTP project was funded by UKRI through Innovate UK

Waldeck’s three winning factors

  1. Reduces the occurrence of ‘boots on ballast’, improving worker safety
  2. Reduces delay to passenger services during planned inspections
  3. Network Rail estimates that use of the system will deliver benefits worth more than ten times the investment.

Waldeck’s commitment to Integration and Collaboration

 Throughout the project, the team have undertaken knowledge sharing workshops with the regions which has proved to be invaluable to the success of this project thus far. Understanding end user requirements and workflows provide a collective intelligence that helps the project team to drive the solution to meet Network Rail aspirations. Greater engagement has led to positive feedback from inspection teams including recognition of the time saved not having to go out on to site to see every bridge.

Four people stand smiling at a booth for Waldeck, Nottingham Trent University, and Network Rail, with an "EVE" exhibition banner and promotional materials on the table. The backdrop highlights digital graphics showcasing integration and collaboration.

Veronica Ruby-Lewis, Associate Director/Lead BIM Consultant shared of the shortlist:

“We are delighted to have been shortlisted in this category. The success of this project is down to the team’s strong and open collaborative working relationship, facilitating out of the box thinking to deliver the best results.”

Like what you’ve read? We’re soon to be hosting an event which showcases the technology behind the success of our project with Network Rail.

We are delighted to invite you on behalf of Waldeck and Nottingham Trent University to join our exclusive workshop on EVE (Examination & Visualisation Environment), a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionise asset inspection, visulisation and management projects across the UK.

Hear from the Network Rail team, and discover how our technology can simplify the planning, capturing, monitoring, and maintenance of large asset portfolios at our in-person workshop.

Join us on the 10th July, at 10:45am – 2:30pm at the Nottingham Trent University in the Newton Building, City Campus.

RSVP here: EVE Demonstration Workshop | Waldeck & Nottingham Trent University | 10th July 2025