Coarse Visual Inspections (CVI)

What is it?

Course Visual Inspections are industry-accredited visual assessments and the survey is designed to collect critical information on the condition of your paved infrastructure assets, which in turn can be utilised for effective and proactive asset management. Through use of a dedicated fleet of vehicles, UKPMS accredited data collection software, and through the dedication of our team of UKPMS accredited CVI inspectors, we can deliver CVI nationwide in line with prevailing industry standards. Common defects assessed and recorded include wearing course and surface deterioration, cracking, rutting, and edge deterioration, and many more.

CVI was developed by industry asset management experts and the survey is a highly cost-effective, rapid, network level assessment method.

Benefits and Versatility

Rapid, network level assessment of paved infrastructure assets
Highly-cost effective inspection method
Safe survey procedure with minimal disruption to road users
Industry-accredited and auditable data trail, allowing for client scrutiny

Standard and Enhanced CVI variants available
Defect data provided to support maintenance scheme selection and treatment identification
Utilises pavement engineering expertise in condition assessment

Why do it?

CVI data has a variety of applications to support Asset Managers and Highways Engineers. The defect data collated can be utilised to drive maintenance scheme identification and prioritisation, support condition analysis and mapping, inform network-level performance monitoring, and the data is also utilised in forward projection modelling of surface and structural condition. With defect data collated as opposed to summarised condition bandings, the data is also highly auditable.

Why XAIS-PTS?

XAIS-PTS is unique within the industry in being able to monitor and report on the progress of survey activity in near real-time using our in-house ReGen software. The system affords clients 24-hour access, allowing data validation, analysis, and delivery to be done seamlessly. Clients can also view network conditions using an intuitive Red-Amber-Green styling to provide valuable condition information in rapid timescales.

XAIS-PTS also offers Enhanced CVI (also known as a Coarse Network Survey) which provides additional defect categories, severity information, and surface inventory type, further enhancing the survey's value.

Complimentary Services

XAIS-PTS offer a full suite of UKPMS services, including SCANNER, SCRIM, DVI and FNS, in addition to CVI. We also provide asset inventory surveys, the new Annual Engineer’s Inspection, and cater to bespoke survey requirements. Looking for post-survey analysis and reporting support, our consultancy team are also able to provide a variety of statutory and tailored consultancy solutions.

Surveys

Testimonials

Trusted by the Industry

Pavement Testing Services provided us with surveys working under an exceptionally tight time frame, the team were extremely accommodating and helpful throughout the duration of the contract.

Communication was prompt and most importantly issues raised were dealt with professionally and swiftly. I would have no hesitation in recommending PTS.

Jeanette Shiel

Senior Engineering Technician – Bury Council

PTS are an all-round, highly professional company and have worked with Highways England for a number of years. Working openly and collaboratively on all Highways England projects they are continually striving to improve. Their ability to deliver consistently at such a high level should be recognised and I would have no reservations in recommending PTS.

Graeme Watt

Asset Needs Manager Highways England

PTS carried out our SCRIM Survey this year, the data they have provided loaded easily into our UKPMS. The post survey customer service that we received was excellent.

John Peel

Senior Engineer Tameside Council

We use Pavement Testing Services after being procured through the Greater Manchester asset management group. Communication and quality of work throughout the full process was excellent and any issues raised where resolved in a timely manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending PTS.

Michael Aiken

Technician/Snr Tech/Asst Engr Rochdale Borough Council

Derbyshire have worked with Pavement Testing Services for four years and in that time they have provided good survey data and responded quickly to queries.

The staff are friendly and helpful and we are very happy with the service.

Julie Price

Project Engineer, Derbyshire County Council

PTS undertook pavement surveys on the A12 Chelmsford to A120 widening scheme between Dec 2019 and June 2020. PTS provided high quality condition data promptly and efficiently and the team responded quickly and effectively to all enquiries. I have no hesitation in recommending the expertise of PTS as an accommodating, efficient and very professional team.

Andrew Davies

Civil Engineer, A12 to A120 widening scheme, Costain

PTS offer a wealth of experience in carrying out both visual and mechanical highway condition surveys and have a sound understanding of the services required to meet WSCC’s own policies and best practice procedures. PTS provide excellent customer focus and adapt to any changes to requests at short notice. PTS have always kept to tight deadlines and deliver a very high standard of performance for which I have no hesitation in recommending them for future highway condition survey contracts of this kind.

David Kitt

Highway Network and Data Information Manager, West Sussex County Council

PTS have provided the SCRIM, Griptester, Deflectograph and SCANNER on our contract for the past 4 years. During this time both the level of service and condition data we have received from PTS has been of a high quality as well as being provided in a prompt and efficient manner. PTS have always been willing and able to provide additional services when requested.

Steve Wibberley

Asset Manager (Network) Amey

PTS have worked with Medway Council for a number of years, and have always provided a professional service when undertaking our Highway Condition Assessments. They have continuously met tight deadlines when required, and have striven to improve the way in which our highway assessments are reported. Staff have always been helpful and approachable, and I would therefore happily recommend PTS.

Jonathan Abel

Principal Engineer (Highways Asset Management), Medway Council