Advancements and improvements in technologies are continual in the pavement industry. Understanding and effectively implementing these methods can be a challenge. Identifying the appropriate improvements to integrate into current practices within a municipality may also be difficult. It is necessary to understand the current practices before new technologies and methods can be implemented. A careful Pavement and Materials Technology Review (PMTR) with an experienced pavement engineer is a method that can provide guidance in assessing improvements and advancements that are applicable to a specific municipality. A PMTR first involves an evaluation of typical pavement condition in the area and determining the current state-of-the-practice of pavement projects in a municipality. This includes thorough assessment of the current specifications, submittals from contractors, construction testing results; laboratory testing results that cover the span of multiple recent years; acceptance; and follow ups. With this information it is possible to identify practices that are working well and producing quality results and also highlight areas where improvements or changes are required. Following the identification of typical pavement distresses and developing an understanding of the current industry practices for an area, appropriate actions must be considered. Actions to improve on the current practices and implement appropriate new technologies are discussed in this paper. Methods for implementing these actions within the municipality and to local consultants and contractors are recommended. Findings of a PMTR and action recommendations are specific to a particular area and may include any or all of the following: appropriate technology; modification to specifications; acceptance; enforcement of specifications; follow ups; staff training and education/workshops within the area including owners, contractors and consultants; and implementation of new technologies. The conclusion of a PMTR is intended to be the development of a clear system that can be routinely applied to projects within the municipality. The quality improvements of projects that are carried out using this system should be monitored and improved upon over time. The City of Moncton retained Golder Associates Ltd. to perform a PMTR in 2009/2010. The City of Moncton PMTR is used as a case study in this paper to demonstrate the method of carrying out a PMTR. The findings of Moncton’s PMTR will be presented as well as the recommendations for actions and implementation in the municipality.
