Road condition surveys

Fugro offers two advanced technology platforms designed for different operational needs, both providing actionable insights for safe and sustainable road networks through proactive asset management strategies:

ARAN® Elite: Portable pavement profiler

ARAN® Elite redefines pavement profiling and mobile mapping with a compact, high-performance system engineered for rapid deployment and millimetre-accurate data capture – all at traffic speed. Unlike systems that rely on specialised vehicles or multi-vendor integration, ARAN® Elite mounts to standard fleet vehicles and completes mobilisation and validation in under 12 hours.

This modular, lightweight system delivers geospatially accurate geometry, surface condition, and asset data in a single pass, integrating unified inertial navigation, lidar, high-resolution imaging, and synchronised pavement sensors. Agencies gain a turnkey solution that minimises disruption, accelerates decision-making, and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. Hot-swappable modules minimise downtime, and intuitive controls enable any licensed driver to operate the system confidently.

ARAN®: Comprehensive mobile mapping platform

Our full-scale ARAN® vehicles provide proven performance for large-scale network assessments. Equipped with specialised sensors, cameras, and laser systems, these dedicated survey platforms collect comprehensive data on pavement quality, surface defects, and roadside asset locations. With 24 ARAN vehicles in our fleet and 60 systems sold across 18 countries, this technology supports extensive maintenance planning, resource optimisation, and risk mitigation.

Our advanced pavement evaluation services blend automated data collection with sophisticated analysis, to ensure the safety, durability and performance of road infrastructure.

Our approach:

1. Comprehensive data collection: Utilising our ARAN® survey solutions, we gather highly accurate road condition data. This includes high-definition imagery and precise laser scanning, giving us a complete picture of your network.

2. Detailed analysis: Once collected, sophisticated algorithms and specialised software get to work, analysing the data. This allows us to pinpoint surface defects, uncover structural issues, and identify critical trends in pavement performance.

3. Actionable insights: We don't just give you data; we give you solutions. Our reports come packed with clear, actionable recommendations for maintenance and timely upgrades. This ensures the long-term integrity of your pavement and guarantees optimised performance for years to come.

By using these services, road managers can implement proactive maintenance strategies, significantly enhancing safety and extending the lifespan of road assets.

Road asset management is the systematic process of collecting, analysing, and applying infrastructure data to optimise maintenance decisions and extend asset lifespan. Organisations use this approach to:

1. Prioritise repair and replacement projects based on condition data

2. Allocate limited budgets to highest-need corridors

3. Meet regulatory reporting requirements with audit-ready documentation

4. Reduce emergency repairs through preventative maintenance strategies.

Our road management solutions, including RoadAI software and ARAN® survey technology, provide the accurate, timely data needed for confident decision-making. By identifying defects early, road managers reduce unexpected failures, improve road safety, and demonstrate fiscal accountability to stakeholders.

Our road surveys deliver the critical data required to maintain and enhance road networks. By combining manual expertise with automated technologies, we collect detailed information about road conditions, defects, and performance. Key benefits of our surveys include:

• Identifying risks and defects to prioritise maintenance

• Optimising resource allocation and maintenance schedules

• Extending the lifespan of road infrastructure

• Supporting data-driven decisions for future network development.

Our surveys ensure safe and efficient transportation networks while minimising environmental and operational impacts.

Our solutions for road asset management and network planning enable road authorities to optimise infrastructure performance and sustainability. Leveraging advanced technologies, our tools and services deliver precise data collection, analysis, and visualisation for informed decision-making. Key features of our road management solutions include:

• Data collection: We utilise innovative methods such as automated surveys, machine vision, and high-resolution imaging to capture road condition and asset data with unparalleled accuracy. ARAN® Elite's FPGA-based smart camera technology consistently delivers distortion-free, high-resolution 360° corridor imagery at precise milli-mile intervals, even under dynamic lighting. Its 3D pavement profiler captures synchronised longitudinal and transverse profiles with millimetre-level resolution across a full 4.25-metre lane width.

• Data analysis: Advanced algorithms and machine learning power our analytical tools, offering insights into trends, anomalies, and performance metrics for road assets. ARAN® Elite datasets represent a spatially unified digital twin, allowing for auto inventory of assets, AI-driven feature classification, and streaming results into GIS/BIM environments.

• Data visualisation: Interactive dashboards and geospatial visualisations transform complex datasets into actionable insights, facilitating strategic planning.

• Asset management: Our solutions track the condition, maintenance history, and performance of road infrastructure, including pavements, bridges, and tunnels.

• Traffic management: Using traffic data analysis, we help optimise flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety.

Our tools and expertise empower road authorities to enhance the safety, efficiency, and resiliency of road networks. By integrating our services, clients gain a holistic view of their road systems, enabling proactive and effective management.

Our Automatic Road Analyser (ARAN) vehicles are equipped with advanced technologies for comprehensive road condition surveys. These specialised vehicles collect precise data on pavement quality, surface defects, and asset locations using sensors, cameras, and laser systems.

With ARAN vehicles, we are able to provide actionable insights that support maintenance planning, resource optimisation, and risk mitigation. Our automated survey services enable road authorities to maintain safe and sustainable road networks through proactive asset management strategies.

We support road network planning and design by integrating environmental, structural, and traffic considerations. Our solutions utilise technologies such as GIS and CAD to develop optimised road layouts and maintenance strategies. By combining expertise in geospatial analysis and infrastructure design, we help organisations create sustainable, efficient networks that meet current demands and anticipate future challenges.