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Strategic Advisory for Bridges and Civil Structures

WSP’s Strategic Advisory team leverages industry-leading expertise from our pool of talent in bridges and civil structures, which we can integrate seamlessly with our clients to understand their needs and challenges and create a custom approach, tailored to each client’s unique situation.

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Depth and Diversity of our Work for all Types of Bridges and Civil Structures

Core strategic advisory services include technical standards development and implementation, governance processes and policy development, technical assurance reviews, asset management, net-zero carbon vision and strategies development, future ready advice, expert witness services, grant application writing and digital transformation.

We have built a strong and unparalleled reputation as internationally recognized bridge experts in the development, implementation and interpretation of technical standards and specifications. WSP has a range of international bridge specialists who are currently leading the work on the second generation of Structural Eurocodes, the standards used for the civil, structural and geotechnical design in Europe and many countries worldwide.

Our Bridge team has led the vision and delivered Net Zero and climate action for public and private sector clients working in close partnership with them to understand the culture and how they work and supporting organizational change for the wider corporate sector.

We help our clients develop their digital strategies and policies to create their digital futures, including bridge asset management through Digital Twins. This includes optimizing organizational and project performance through holistic changes to people, processes and technology and assures owners that they will get the most out of their facilities. We use our Future Ready approach to help clients understand their digital infrastructure needs and choices now and for tomorrow.

Our value-added expertise includes training development and delivery, incorporation of research into processes, use of latest technologies to streamline delivery, change management, economics, and social value.

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Frequently asked questions

What is strategic advisory in the context of bridges and civil structures?

Strategic advisory helps bridge owners and operators make informed, long-term decisions by aligning technical, financial, organizational, and policy considerations. WSP supports clients in shaping strategies that improve performance, manage risk, and deliver value across the full lifecycle of bridge and civil structure assets.

How does WSP tailor its strategic advisory services to each client?

WSP works closely with clients to understand their specific needs, constraints, and organizational culture. By integrating seamlessly with client teams, we develop customized advisory approaches that reflect local contexts, regulatory environments, and long-term objectives.

What types of strategic advisory services does WSP provide?

Our core services include technical standards development and implementation, governance and policy development, technical assurance reviews, asset management strategies, net-zero carbon and climate action planning, Future Ready® advisory, digital transformation, expert witness services, and grant application support.

How does WSP support the development and implementation of technical standards?

WSP is internationally recognized for its leadership in bridge technical standards. Our specialists contribute to the development and interpretation of major design standards, including the second generation of Structural Eurocodes, helping clients adopt best practices and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

How does digital strategy fit into WSP’s strategic advisory offering?

We help clients define and implement digital strategies, including the use of Digital Twins and advanced asset management systems. By addressing people, processes, and technology together, WSP enables organizations to optimize performance, improve decision-making, and prepare their bridge assets for future demands.