Urbanization and Smart Cities:
Engineering the Future of Ghana Cities
Technology plays a big role in empowering engineers to make high-quality decisions that positively impact the built environment. This presentation explores the application of infrastructure technology in urban environments, focusing on climate-resilient pavement rehabilitation. Emphasizing the significance of pavement asset management for efficiently and cost-effectively maintaining existing infrastructure, this presentation highlights the crucial role of effective pavement management in urban development and budget allocation, showcasing how technology improves data collection and analysis. The presentation reviews various data collection methods, the role of expert analysis and AI, and discusses rehabilitation strategies tailored for changing weather patterns. Additionally, it identifies common challenges in urban pavement management and proposes innovative technological solutions. Finally, it examines emerging trends that could shape the future of pavement management, emphasizing data in optimizing urban infrastructure.