Pavement Matters
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Introduction to Pavement Management Services
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pavement Management Services (PMS) is a specialist civil engineering consultancy with over 41 years of experience in advanced pavement evaluation, des...
Unrealistic Quick Fixes: Why Shortcuts in Road Maintenance Don’t Work
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In pavement management, quick fixes refer to reactive, surface-level treatments—such as thin overlays, minor patching, or superficial sealants—app...
Navigating Asset Management: Strategies, Financial Insights, and Real-World Challenges
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim Mahood shares his expertise on assessing asset conditions, making decisions on maintenance or replacement, and optimising financi...
How to Adapt Road and Infrastructure Assets to Account for Climate Change
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode with special guest Sue McNeil, we dive deep into how asset management strategies can evolve to address natural hazards and climat...
Short story: How PMS Overcame Pavement Challenges in The Middle East
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Pavement Perspectives: From AASHO to LCMS and Beyond
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mary Johns and special guest Dr. Yeaman on Pavement Matters as they dive deep into pavement engineering. From the origins of PSI calculation in t...
How to Integrate Sustainable Strategies in Your Pavement
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Susan Tighe explains why sustainability is so important in every stage of constructing road infrastructure, from designing, building,...
How to Plan for a Successful International Career
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an engineer who wants to take their career overseas? This episode gives you great tips to help you plan for a successful international career....
How to Navigate the Challenges of Infrastructure Asset Management
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of infrastructure Asset Management. Dr. Chris Raymond joins us today as a seasoned professional with extens...
How to Build a Successful Career in Civil Engineering
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Susan Tighe shares her insights to help you excel in the field of civil engineering. With decades of experience under her belt, Susan...
How The Falling Weight Deflectometer Is Used In Structural Testing
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) is the key to understanding the structural integrity of the pavement. Firas, PMS' very own Pavement Enginee...