Heelis Consulting Limited

As an independent pavement consultancy, Heelis Consulting takes responsibility for technical evaluations and asset management for DBFOs and PFIs across the UK. Liaising with stakeholders, independent, specialist guidance can prove invaluable and cost-effective. We analyse survey information from assessment methods such as: • Deflectograph • Falling weight deflectometer • Skid resistance (SCRIM) • Measurement of ride quality (HRM/SCANNER) • Visual inspections • TRMM surveys (Trunk Road Maintenance Manual) We’ve also acted as Principal Designers for numerous high-profile pavement maintenance projects and offer site supervision services. Notable clients include: • M40 England DBFO (for the operation portion of the UK Highways concession) • A55 Wales DBFO (for the operation portion of the UK Highways concession) • A130 England DBFO (for the operation portion of the UK Highways concession) • Sirhowy Enterprise Way DBFO (for the operation portion of the Caerphilly County Council concession) DBFOs must understand both the specifications and standards when the contract is awarded and compare them to the current standards. By doing so, the pavement can be maintained cost-effectively, achieving the contract requirements while meeting client expectations. In addition to managing longstanding contracts for DBFOs, we’ve completed various pavement consulting projects such as: • EU Technical Audit of Eldorect-Malaba Scheme: Acting as material expert, which included consultancy, pavement evaluation, and training across Europe • Highways Agency Maintenance Area 10 (East Anglia) and Area 14 (North East): analysis of the retro-reflectivity of road markings • Highways Agency Maintenance Area 9 (West Midlands) and Area 14 (North East): pavement evaluation