Advanced Road
Condition Survey
21 - 25 July 2025
Sandton Centre
Johannesburg South Africa
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Course Introduction
Road infrastructure is a critical component of any nation’s economic development, facilitating trade, transportation, and connectivity. The ability to assess and maintain road conditions effectively is essential for ensuring road safety, optimizing maintenance costs, and extending pavement lifespan.
The Advanced Road Condition Survey Course is designed to provide professionals with specialized knowledge and hands-on expertise in assessing, analyzing, and managing road conditions using cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. The course integrates traditional and modern survey techniques, emphasizing automated data collection, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and predictive maintenance modeling.
Participants will learn how to identify various types of pavement distresses, apply international standards for condition assessment, and develop maintenance strategies that optimize road network performance. The training will also cover advanced data processing techniques, the use of AI-powered tools for defect identification, and the implementation of decision-support systems for infrastructure management.
With a strong emphasis on real-world applications, the course includes field demonstrations, case studies from global best practices, and interactive workshops using industry-standard software such as HDM-4, PAVER, and ArcGIS. By the end of the training, attendees will be equipped with the skills needed to conduct accurate road condition assessments, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to sustainable road asset management.
This course is ideal for professionals involved in road maintenance, transportation planning, infrastructure management, and quality assurance, ensuring that participants can apply learned techniques to enhance road safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness in their respective organizations.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Road Condition Survey Techniques – Master traditional and modern methods for assessing pavement conditions.
- Utilize Advanced Survey Technologies – Learn about automated data collection, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), drones, laser scanning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications.
- Interpret Pavement Distress Data – Identify and classify common road defects such as cracking, rutting, potholes, and structural failures.
- Apply GIS and Data Analytics – Use GIS and data analytics to assess road networks and optimize maintenance strategies.
- Conduct Pavement Performance Evaluations – Apply standard performance assessment models like PCI (Pavement Condition Index) and IRI (International Roughness Index).
- Develop Strategic Road Maintenance Plans – Formulate data-driven maintenance and rehabilitation strategies based on survey results.
- Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards – Align surveys with global best practices and regulatory requirements.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals involved in road infrastructure assessment and maintenance, including:
- Road Engineers and Technicians – Responsible for pavement inspection, assessment, and maintenance planning.
- Highway and Transportation Officials – Managing road infrastructure at government or municipal levels.
- Civil Engineers and Consultants – Working in pavement design, assessment, and rehabilitation projects.
- GIS Specialists and Data Analysts – Involved in spatial mapping and road maintenance analytics.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance Officers – Ensuring adherence to road assessment standards.
- Road Contractors and Maintenance Managers – Seeking to improve survey accuracy and maintenance decision-making.
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
contact us on the detail below.
SOUTH AFRICA : +27 11 057 6001
TANZANIA Cell: +255 769 688 544
WhatsApp +27 79 574 0389
info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
