Applus+ in the UAE wins project advancing road asset management

With over 30 years of expertise in road management, Applus+ provides cutting-edge solutions for road inspection, utilizing advanced technologies to rapidly detect and assess surface and structural distresses with precision. Our services extend to the supervision of road design, construction, and operational phases, ensuring the highest standards of safety, durability, and performance. Backed by extensive global experience, we deliver customized strategies to optimize road network development and lifecycle management across diverse regions

Road inspection is a vital process involving measuring and analyzing various parameters to assess the functional and structural condition of roads. This is essential for road management and conservation, ensuring the infrastructure remains safe, reliable, and efficient over its lifecycle. Applus+’ expertise in road inspection is crucial for public road and airport agencies, expressway operators, toll road management companies, construction firms, and engineering consultancies in the UAE and beyond.

How the LCMS-2 is Improving Road Management in the UAE

The LCMS-2 technology has been a game-changer for road asset management in the UAE, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of inspections. Here is how the technology is transforming road management in the region:

• Enhanced Precision: The LCMS-2 captures high-resolution measurements of pavement conditions, such as cracks and defects, with remarkable accuracy. This reduces the risk of human error and reliance on traditional manual inspections, which can be time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies. This precision is invaluable for long-term infrastructure planning in the UAE, where road networks are critical to economic growth.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Monitoring road conditions in real-time allows for immediate assessments, reduces inspection delays, and enables quick response times. This is particularly beneficial in the UAE, where rapid infrastructure growth requires agile and responsive road asset management strategies.
• Fast & Efficient Inspections: The LCMS-2 delivers instant results, significantly cutting down inspection times. This allows engineers to focus on data analysis and actionable insights rather than spending time on-site. In the UAE, this rapid assessment process supports quicker decision-making and ensures that maintenance can be planned proactively, reducing downtime and enhancing the longevity of road assets.
• Integrated Reporting: Data collected by the LCMS-2 is automatically formatted into detailed reports, simplifying the process of sharing information with stakeholders or regulatory bodies. In the UAE’s complex regulatory environment, this automation streamlines reporting and ensures consistency, helping project teams comply with local standards and regulations.
• Remote Access: The system's remote data transmission capabilities allow access to road condition data anywhere. This feature is handy for overseeing large-scale projects in the UAE, where infrastructure spans vast distances and real-time collaboration is crucial for ensuring smooth project execution.

Applus+ Expertise Supporting UAE Infrastructure

Applus+ supports technologically complex projects with its extensive network of multidisciplinary laboratories, pavement management specialists, and cutting-edge geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring technologies. This allows us to handle projects of all scales while ensuring the highest success rates.

In addition to road inspection, Applus+ provides customized road design and construction supervision services, addressing the specific needs of conventional roads and highways. This comprehensive service offering helps improve infrastructure projects' overall quality and efficiency across the UAE.

Since its launch, the LCMS-2 has been instrumental in transforming road asset management practices in the UAE, helping authorities and private sector companies streamline maintenance and improve road conditions. Spearheaded by the Applus+ Construction Department, the LCMS-2 is at the heart of our approach to integrating automated data collection and GIS technology for precise, efficient, and actionable results.

By using cutting-edge technologies like the LCMS-2 and drawing on decades of expertise, Applus+ continues to set new standards in road management. Our solutions help ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of road infrastructure in the UAE, contributing to the nation's continued development and economic growth.

Contact our team today for more information about how Applus+ can support your infrastructure projects.