Pavement Evaluation and Maintenance Programs

One of the first things that people notice when they enter a development is the condition of the asphalt pavement that serves the roads, driveways, parking lots and/or alleys for a residential development, retail business, corporate office campus, etc. The quality of the pavement affects not only the comfort of the ride for residents, employees and visitors, but also helps with proper drainage of the pavement.

Asphalt replacement can be very costly, so a pro-active maintenance program will help preserve the pavement and extend its lifespan and reduce the total amount of money needed to maintain the pavement over time.

Borne Consulting offers a practical approach to evaluating asphalt pavement by turning our findings into an easy-to-understand annual maintenance program that outlines the preventive actions that need to be taken to protect the pavement.  We can prepare construction and bid documents and provide owner’s representative during the work.

Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and Paving Masterplans

Many communities have been built over time, and have different conditions of asphalt paving, which makes it difficult for the owners to decide which roads or parking areas to pave first. A PCI index can give each section of paving a numerical score and a cost estimate to help the owners make better decisions and provide the necessary support to justify their capital improvement plans.

Preventative Maintenance vs. Replacement

Borne Consulting has helped many clients prioritize their pavement repairs and replacement projects. What has proven to be most cost effective in the long run, is preventative maintenance, in the form of crack filling, seal coating, and patching.