Pavement Matters

Pavement Management Services (PMS) is a specialist civil engineering consultancy with over 41 years of experience in advanced pavement evaluation, design, and asset management across Australia’s aviation, rail, road, and port sectors. We provide data-driven solutions that improve the structural integrity, safety, and lifecycle performance of airside infrastructure.Using advanced tools such as the Laser Crack Measurement System (LCMS-2), Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), we deliver high-resolution surface and sub-surface data to support robust pavement strategies. Our services include high-speed condition surveys, structural testing, deflection analysis, and predictive performance modelling.Contact Us Pavement Management Services Pty Ltd 📍 Level 2, 81 ½ George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000📞 +61 2 9674 9488📧 hellopms@pavement.com.au 🌐 www.pavement.com.au

04-10

02:29

In pavement management, quick fixes refer to reactive, surface-level treatments—such as thin overlays, minor patching, or superficial sealants—applied without addressing underlying structural or subgrade issues. Short-term budget constraints or schedule pressures often drive them, but they bypass critical processes like condition assessment, design verification, and material suitability.While these solutions may temporarily improve ride quality or visual appearance, they fail to resolve the root causes of deterioration, leading to accelerated fatigue, rutting, moisture ingress, and repeated intervention cycles.In this episode, We are joined by Firas Noun, Senior Project Engineer at Pavement Management Services, to unpack why these shortcuts lead to:Technical failures – early cracking, base instability, and structural failureEconomic waste – frequent rework, inflated lifecycle costs, and poor return on investmentLegal exposure – safety breaches, environmental non-compliance, and liability riskCompromised safety – increased hazards for road users due to degraded performanceWe also explore best practices for long-term performance:✅ Qualified engineering input✅ Durable, fit-for-purpose materials✅ Preventive maintenance and asset planning✅ Compliance and regular condition monitoringLet’s start the year by committing to sustainable, evidence-based road maintenance—not reactive fixes.

03-26

21:10

In this episode, Jim Mahood shares his expertise on assessing asset conditions, making decisions on maintenance or replacement, and optimising financial aspects like budgeting and cost efficiency. He also discusses key trends in the industry and reveals how he overcame significant challenges in his career, offering valuable lessons for all.

09-11

29:56

In today’s episode with special guest Sue McNeil, we dive deep into how asset management strategies can evolve to address natural hazards and climate change impacts on infrastructure. Hear insights on managing aging roads, coordinating maintenance for shared facilities, and setting top priorities for resilience in transportation asset management.

08-21

24:23

On this episode of Pavement Management Services, Lachlan and Dr. Yeaman travel back in time to 2007 when PMS was involved in a major asset management contract in the Middle East. Dr. Yeaman recalls the major engineering challenges, including drainage, differing perspectives on sustainability, and the need to improve the asphalt mix's quality. Stick around to the end to hear a fundamental piece of advice from Dr Yeaman distilled from his 40 years of experience in the pavement industry.

04-07

14:23