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“ We ' re serious about what we do, but we never lose sight of the people and places we serve- especially at home on Teesside.”
the North East Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, along with the Digital Transformation award at the Tees Tech Awards.
Central to that success is its bespoke digital platform, a client-specific portal developed in collaboration with Octoro Software Solutions, which gives organisations full visibility over their assets in real time. It’ s this portal that SAM now wants more local organisations to embrace.
For Steve, digital innovation is not a bolt-on, it’ s at the heart of how SAM delivers greater value.
“ We’ ve proven this model with national operators,” he says.
“ But now we’ re saying to Teesside’ s businesses, schools, councils and community organisations, ' this is built for you too. Whether you manage 10 lighting columns or 300, we can help you stay compliant, save time and get full clarity over your infrastructure '.”
The portal, now available to all clients, acts as a central hub for real-time asset management from test results and condition tracking.
Clients can visualise progress, anticipate failures and manage inspection cycles with ease, reducing the time and resource burden of traditional asset tracking and compliance reporting.
It’ s already proving its worth for major airports and road networks, but it’ s just as applicable to local authorities, retail parks, multi-site schools and more.
The technology is underpinned by SAM’ s robust software and technical partnerships, including collaborations with Teesside University, ICE Electronics, Proctor & Chester( Measurements) and The Welding Institute( TWI).
These alliances have enabled SAM to deploy advanced diagnostics such as ultrasonic loss of section testing, static load testing and eddy current below-ground corrosion assessments, identifying asset risks with precision while avoiding disruption to surrounding infrastructure.
Alongside technical excellence, SAM has built a reputation for responsible growth and community-minded values.
Over the past three years, the team has supported local charities including Teesside Hospice and the Zoe ' s Place baby hospice, taken on student interns from Teesside University and employed local talent, embedding a culture of innovation, inclusion and accountability at every level.
For Steve, that community connection is just as important as the data SAM delivers.“ We ' re serious about what we do,” he says,“ but we never lose sight of the people and places we serve- especially at home on Teesside.”
As SAM looks to the future, its focus is clear: to lead from the front in infrastructure testing and asset management, while continuing to champion regional growth and local collaboration.
With regulatory demands rising and public sector budgets under pressure, the need for efficient, transparent and tech-led solutions has never been greater.
SAM offers that and is ready to help more local and national organisations take the next step in their infrastructure journey.
To find out how SAM’ s portal can help you manage your organisation ' s infrastructure and assets more effectively, contact: Email: info @ southernassetmanagement. co. uk Tel:( 01642) 989940 / 07468424140 Web: southernassetmanagement. co. uk
THE SAM PORTAL SAM’ s portal is a powerful asset management tool that puts real-time data and diagnostic intelligence at your fingertips.
From testing results and compliance notes to live mapping, clients gain a complete view of their infrastructure network via a secure, easy-to-use platform.
Assets are tracked via live dashboards, pass / fail indicators, route tracing and progress reporting.
Each asset is stored with a full audit trail, including imagery, test data, certificates and site-specific notes, ensuring regulatory readiness and total oversight.
Current developments include predictive maintenance tools, AIdriven inspection schedules, heat mapping and full integration with third-party platforms.
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