Competition for resources is intensifying worldwide, not only between countries or local governments, but also between different departments within a single city. Public Works is among many departments vying to secure more funds to enhance their level of service to citizens. 

Given resources are limited, having a robust pavement management system supported by objective data has become a higher priority. Decision-makers must rely on data and analytics before allocating budgets across various programs to ensure the highest return on investment (ROI) is achieved.  

During our upcoming virtual event, experts in local government and civil engineering, including our in-house pavement expert Omar Elbagalati, PhD, PE,  will discuss leveraging advances in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, as well as cell phone technology, to generate high-quality data for strategic planning.