Pavement Asset Management Services

Pavements, while often overlooked, are often the first impression to a visitor at a site, and can be an expensive asset to maintain. Proper maintenance, including making the most of asphalt restoration projects, will extend the life of asphalt pavement systems. ECS provides asset management services to include an assessment of the existing asphalt pavements to determine the overall condition, review of its current use, and evaluation of previous repairs or reported issues.

Typically we obtain core samples of the asphalt and subgrade to assess thickness. Adjacent sidewalks, curb and gutters, drainage structures and a cursory ADA assessment are typically included as part of an assessment. ECS will provide repair recommendations, with estimated costs, and will prioritize repairs based on the available budget. ECS utilizes ASTM D6433 standard Practice for Roads and Parking Lots Pavement Condition Index Surveys.

ECS is also able to develop repair specifications, oversee the bidding process to contractors and provide construction administration, including materials testing, during the repair work.

Who needs this service?

This service enables property managers and owners to effectively manage and maintain asphalt that will preserve and extend the life of asphalt pavements.

Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding pavement asset management.

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Pavements, while often overlooked, are often the first impression to a visitor at a site, and can be an expensive asset to maintain. Proper maintenance, including making the most of asphalt restoration projects, will extend the life of asphalt pavement systems. ECS provides asset management services to include an assessment of the existing asphalt pavements to determine the overall condition, review of its current use, and evaluation of previous repairs or reported issues.

Typically we obtain core samples of the asphalt and subgrade to assess thickness. Adjacent sidewalks, curb and gutters, drainage structures and a cursory ADA assessment are typically included as part of an assessment. ECS will provide repair recommendations, with estimated costs, and will prioritize repairs based on the available budget. ECS utilizes ASTM D6433 standard Practice for Roads and Parking Lots Pavement Condition Index Surveys.

ECS is also able to develop repair specifications, oversee the bidding process to contractors and provide construction administration, including materials testing, during the repair work.

Who needs this service?

This service enables property managers and owners to effectively manage and maintain asphalt that will preserve and extend the life of asphalt pavements.

Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding pavement asset management.

Contact Us

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Noteworthy Pavement Asset Management Projects Undertaken by ECS

  • Ballston Quarter, Arlington, VA
  • Publix, Pensacola, FL
  • 1K Fulton, Chicago, IL
  • PASER Portfolio, Lawrence, GA
  • Myra Park, Farmers, TX

Noteworthy Pavement Asset Management Projects Undertaken by ECS

  • Ballston Quarter, Arlington, VA
  • Publix, Pensacola, FL
  • 1K Fulton, Chicago, IL
  • PASER Portfolio, Lawrence, GA
  • Myra Park, Farmers, TX
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Understanding the Concept of Pavement Asset Management

Pavement furnishes areas like roads, parking lots, ocean freight terminals and airports. These valuable assets call for management to lower deterioration from traffic, the elements and other factors that can lead to wear.

Cracks and potholes can form over time. If left untreated, pavement distress may worsen and potentially cause more extensive problems. Pavement management is the practice of keeping up the maintenance and repair to avoid these issues.

Pavement asset management includes various aspects and tasks required to maintain quality pavement inventory and the overall appearance of road networks, including:

  • The entire pavement life cycle 
  • Planning and maintenance of transport infrastructure
  • Reconstruction projects

Pavement management systems are a planning aid for devising pavement maintenance decisions.

Understanding the Concept of Pavement Asset Management

Pavement furnishes areas like roads, parking lots, ocean freight terminals and airports. These valuable assets call for management to lower deterioration from traffic, the elements and other factors that can lead to wear.

Cracks and potholes can form over time. If left untreated, pavement distress may worsen and potentially cause more extensive problems. Pavement management is the practice of keeping up the maintenance and repair to avoid these issues.

Pavement asset management includes various aspects and tasks required to maintain quality pavement inventory and the overall appearance of road networks, including:

  • The entire pavement life cycle 
  • Planning and maintenance of transport infrastructure
  • Reconstruction projects

Pavement management systems are a planning aid for devising pavement maintenance decisions.

Importance of a Comprehensive Pavement Asset Management System

A pavement management system is vital. Pavement issues that appear isolated at the surface level may be part of a more comprehensive network of problems. Professional pavement management helps determine the necessary scale and scope of repairs at the right time and place.

Importance of a Comprehensive Pavement Asset Management System

A pavement management system is vital. Pavement issues that appear isolated at the surface level may be part of a more comprehensive network of problems. Professional pavement management helps determine the necessary scale and scope of repairs at the right time and place.

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Choose ECS for Expert Pavement Asset Management Services

We can help you assess and maintain your pavements more effectively so you can accurately forecast spending and save money with timely maintenance. Our professionals share their expertise and knowledge so you can make informed decisions that suit your budget.

Our solutions-oriented processes help streamline projects and lower the risk of accidents. We can assist you in evaluating site conditions, providing detailed pavement management repair and maintenance plans and giving you oversight of the bidding phase and construction.

Our processes can help you save money by:

  • Addressing draining deficiencies
  • Incorporating master planning
  • Avoiding over-designing repairs
  • Partnering with contractors to meet your requirements

We can help you assess and maintain your pavements more effectively so you can accurately forecast spending and save money with timely maintenance. Our professionals share their expertise and knowledge so you can make informed decisions that suit your budget.

Our solutions-oriented processes help streamline projects and lower the risk of accidents. We can assist you in evaluating site conditions, providing detailed pavement management repair and maintenance plans and giving you oversight of the bidding phase and construction.

Our processes can help you save money by:

  • Addressing draining deficiencies
  • Incorporating master planning
  • Avoiding over-designing repairs
  • Partnering with contractors to meet your requirements
two engineers reviewing test results

The Strategic Workflow of Pavement Asset Management

Pavement management works in phases:

  • Rating existing pavements: Your current pavement condition is evaluated
  • Forecasting costs: ECS predicts potential costs from your pavement’s specific deterioration rates based on aspects like weather conditions, soil and drainage, traffic, initial pavement design, construction methods and any current maintenance and repair programs in place
  • Considering deterioration: The data indicates how your pavement condition may deteriorate over time and allows you to adjust budgeting needs — understanding your pavement’s custom deterioration is vital because repair costs and needs increase with time
  • Pavement management: Once the deterioration rate is established, we may lower your repair and maintenance by doing it at the correct time, helping you attain a higher return on your investment
  • Scheduling repairs: The next step is scheduling maintenance and repairs to ensure good pavements remain so and cracked or damaged pavements are addressed quickly and efficiently

Establishing the critical point of pavement deterioration allows you to refine where, when and how you channel your repair and maintenance budgets. Pavement asset management can help you extend your pavement’s working life by many years. If you do not have a management plan and avoid the critical repair point, you lower the pavement’s life span by several years. Pavement management helps to improve cost-effectiveness so you can manage your capital budget more efficiently.

The Strategic Workflow of Pavement Asset Management

Pavement management works in phases:

  • Rating existing pavements: Your current pavement condition is evaluated
  • Forecasting costs: ECS predicts potential costs from your pavement’s specific deterioration rates based on aspects like weather conditions, soil and drainage, traffic, initial pavement design, construction methods and any current maintenance and repair programs in place
  • Considering deterioration: The data indicates how your pavement condition may deteriorate over time and allows you to adjust budgeting needs — understanding your pavement’s custom deterioration is vital because repair costs and needs increase with time
  • Pavement management: Once the deterioration rate is established, we may lower your repair and maintenance by doing it at the correct time, helping you attain a higher return on your investment
  • Scheduling repairs: The next step is scheduling maintenance and repairs to ensure good pavements remain so and cracked or damaged pavements are addressed quickly and efficiently

Establishing the critical point of pavement deterioration allows you to refine where, when and how you channel your repair and maintenance budgets. Pavement asset management can help you extend your pavement’s working life by many years. If you do not have a management plan and avoid the critical repair point, you lower the pavement’s life span by several years. Pavement management helps to improve cost-effectiveness so you can manage your capital budget more efficiently.

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Contact ECS for Reliable Pavement Asset Management Services

ECS is a pavement management company offering network-wide improvements, helping you complete the proper repairs at the right time and location. We can assist you in getting reasonably safer pavements, better budget planning and the ability to identify where, when and how to complete repairs. We possess years of expertise and ultimately understand how to make your budget and timeline work for you.

Contact us for pavement management for specific or network-wide projects today.

Contact Us

ECS is a pavement management company offering network-wide improvements, helping you complete the proper repairs at the right time and location. We can assist you in getting reasonably safer pavements, better budget planning and the ability to identify where, when and how to complete repairs. We possess years of expertise and ultimately understand how to make your budget and timeline work for you.

Contact us for pavement management for specific or network-wide projects today.

Contact Us