Insight Overview
For Facilities Managers and CFOs overseeing large campus or multi-site portfolios, pavement assets represent a major long-term investment – and an often-overlooked source of costly risk. Without clear data, budgets are based on guesswork, and maintenance plans become reactive instead of strategic. RAM Companies changes that equation through precise, data-driven pavement analysis that gives leaders full visibility into the health and lifecycle of their paved surfaces.
RAM’s Pavement Analysis Process
RAM’s process combines aerial data, on-site validation, and advanced analytics to deliver a complete picture of pavement performance and condition across your entire portfolio.
1. Aerial Data Collection
Our fixed-wing aircraft capture high-resolution daytime imagery and infrared data over large areas in a fraction of the time it would take ground crews. This data identifies thermal anomalies, subsurface failures, and drainage issues invisible to the naked eye.
2. Condition Indexing & Scoring
Each section of pavement is evaluated using RAM’s standardized condition index. We categorize assets by severity and type of deterioration, providing clear scoring that translates complex data into actionable insights.
3. GIS Mapping & Portfolio Dashboards
All results are integrated into RAM Command, our interactive dashboard. Facilities teams can visualize their entire network of pavement assets – roads, parking lots, runways, and sidewalks – with layered data for condition, risk level, and repair priorities.
4. Actionable Maintenance Planning
RAM’s consultants help convert data into strategy – ranking repairs by urgency, recommending preventive maintenance, and estimating cost scenarios. This ensures budgets are used efficiently, extending the life of assets while reducing unplanned capital expenses.
Key Benefits for Facilities Managers & CFOs
- Data-Driven Budgeting
- Eliminate guesswork. Know exactly where funds should be allocated and when.
- Risk Reduction
- Identify hidden structural failures and drainage issues before they evolve into costly liabilities or safety hazards.
- Portfolio-Wide Consistency
- Standardized scoring across all campuses or sites ensures accurate comparison, easier reporting, and consistent maintenance standards.
- Predictable Capital Planning
- Integrate pavement lifecycle data into long-term forecasting, avoiding sudden and unbudgeted repairs.
- Sustainability and Cost Efficiency
- Targeted repairs extend pavement life and reduce material waste, supporting sustainability goals and ESG reporting.
The Outcome
With RAM Companies’ Pavement Analysis, organizations gain the most accurate, efficient, and objective data available – turning uncertainty into control. Facilities Managers maintain safer, better-performing campuses, and CFOs gain confidence in every dollar spent. The result is a smarter, longer-lasting pavement portfolio backed by proven diagnostics and data integrity.