Lifecycle & Maintenance Planning

Proactive strategies for resilient network

Smarter Planning, Better Outcomes

  • Forecast future need

    Use condition trends and risk models to predict where and when interventions will be needed.

  • Prioritise treatments

    Focus limited budgets on the sections of road with the greatest impact on safety and performance.

  • Reduce reactive spend

    Move away from emergency repairs by embedding data-driven maintenance cycles.

  • Extend network life

    Develop long-term strategies that delay major resurfacing through timely, targeted action.

Plan Smarter: Sustainable Strategies for Road Asset Lifecycles

W.D.M. Limited supports highways authorities in planning smarter, more sustainable maintenance strategies across the full lifecycle of their road assets. By analysing condition trends and deterioration factors, we help you predict needs, prioritise treatments, and extend the lifespan of your network – all while balancing cost, risk, and disruption.

How it works

  • 1

    Condition Modelling

    We analyse road condition data alongside traffic, weather, and usage patterns.

  • 2

    Lifecycle Profiling

    Our tools map asset degradation across time to forecast when maintenance will be required.

  • 3

    Treatment Planning

    We help you plan phased interventions that reduce long-term cost and risk.

  • 4

    Strategy Development

    Our consultants work with you to align your maintenance approach with funding, policy, and operational goals.

Build a Broader Strategy

Bring your planning together with analysis, prioritisation, and funding support. We help you build comprehensive maintenance strategies rooted in evidence and focused on delivery.

  • Scheme Identification & Prioritisation

    Target the right interventions, at the right time – with evidence to back every decision.

  • Skid Resistance Strategy

    Apply friction data to shape safety policies and meet compliance benchmarks.

Why WDM?

  • Experts in lifecycle modelling, risk-based planning, and performance benchmarking
  • Integrated datasets across condition, skid resistance, structure, and traffic
  • Support for both local and strategic road networks
  • Reports and plans aligned with UK highways frameworks and DfT guidance
  • Proven impact in reducing cost and extending asset life

Case studies

More data solutions

  • Analysis & Reporting

    Translate raw survey outputs into clear, actionable reports.

  • Skid Resistance Strategy

    Develop effective, data-led policies for managing road safety risk.

  • Scheme Identification & Prioritization

    Target the right interventions with confidence – backed by evidence.

Speak to a Lifecycle Planning Expert

Shape a long-term strategy that’s grounded in real data and built for better outcomes.