HONG KONG, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that a Road Defect Detection System (RDDS) technology it has developed in partnership with the Highways Department of HKSAR Government (HyD) has secured two prestigious awards from the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS). This RDDS project, under part of the award-winning topic 'Sustainability Strategy in Road and Tree Inspection by Advanced Geo-spatial Technology,' integrates advanced geographic information system (GIS) and artificial intelligence technologies to automatically detect road defects. The new technology aims to streamline the road inspection process, improving maintenance efficiency, effectively allocating resources and helping ensure public safety.

'AECOM is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet our clients' specific needs and address their complex challenges. From deploying the world's largest tunnel boring machine for the Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link project to integrating GeoAI in our Road Defect Detection System, we harness emerging technologies to support the Highways Department in delivering landmark projects that span tunnels, bridges, highways, and now digital solutions,' said Ian Chung, chief executive of AECOM's Asia region.