Big data for road maintenance
Smarter Road Maintenance Thanks to Big Data Big data offers countless opportunities, including for infrastructure management. An inspiring example of this is how BAM Infra Netherlands is using big data and Microsoft technology to optimize road maintenance.
Here’s a look at how BAM Infra is using these technologies to make road maintenance more efficient and cost-effective. BAM Infra and Infrastructure Projects BAM Infra is a leading player in infrastructure projects ranging from rail and lock construction to airports and highways.
The company uses advanced digital simulations and 3D printing technologies to accurately plan and execute projects. Maintenance of Highways BAM Infra has made a shift from an executor to an organization with full responsibility for highway construction and management. This includes design, construction, financing and maintenance, all at fixed prices and quality levels. Innovative Road Inspection with Big Data Traditional road inspection is labor intensive and expensive.
In collaboration with ICT Group, BAM Infra has developed a method in which self-learning algorithms analyze vast amounts of inspection data. This innovative system offers several advantages:
– Accuracy: Errors in weighing are detected with 100% accuracy.
– Efficiency: The system can correctly identify the type of damage in three-quarters of the cases.
– Speed: Data that previously took weeks to process are now analyzed within hours. Benefits for Road Maintenance This automated inspection method means that roads can be repaired faster and cheaper. Although specialists are still involved to make the final decisions, they are now used more efficiently because they only have to check the images marked by the software.
Digital Asset Management in the Azure Cloud BAM Infra calls this innovative approach Digital Asset Management, which uses digital tools to manage physical assets. This is possible thanks to the Microsoft Azure cloud, which provides applications for machine learning. Want to Know More? The potential of Microsoft Azure for big data and AI applications is enormous.
Are you interested in these technologies or need an expert? Contact ImProfs for more information. Big data and AI are having a transformative impact on infrastructure management, and BAM Infra’s use of these technologies is an excellent example of how innovation can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of road maintenance. Contact us for more information! Email info@improfs.nl or use the comment form below.
