#44 NEXCO Presents at IABMAS 2026

NEXCO-West USA, Inc. (NEXCO) participated in the 13th International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2026), on July 6 to 10, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. Organized by the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS), the conference brought together road authorities, infrastructure operators, bridge and structural engineering professionals, consultants, and academic researchers and students from around the world. The event focused on key themes including bridge management systems, life-cycle assessment and economics, safety, risk and resilience, and the application of digital technologies. Through general sessions, technical sessions, workshops, and exhibition booths, participants exchanged knowledge and insights on asset management, risk management, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins for bridge maintenance, safety, and operations. Our President, Masato Matsumoto, delivered a presentation on Mobile Condition Assessment for Bridge Decks and Roadways. During the conference, we attended multiple sessions and gained valuable insights into digital tools for structural health monitoring and bridge inspection, as well as emerging non-destructive testing technologies. Following Mr. Matsumoto’s presentation, many participants visited the NEXCO exhibit booth, providing an excellent opportunity to foster new connections and strengthen our international network. The conference served as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration with industry professionals from around the world.

#43 NEXCO Presents at IBTTA workshop 2026

The IBTTA Workshop was held in New Orleans, Louisiana, bringing together transportation agencies, toll road operators, private companies, and research organizations from around the world. The event featured technical sessions, an exhibition, a Vendor Showcase, technical tours, and networking events, providing opportunities to exchange information on pavement and bridge asset management, disaster resilience, data-driven maintenance, and the latest transportation technologies. NEXCO-West USA, Inc.(NEXCO) exhibited its pavement management technologies and services at the exhibition booth and delivered a presentation titled "Central 70 Pavement Consulting Project" during the Vendor Showcase. Throughout the workshop, the company engaged with transportation agencies, industry partners, and private companies to exchange technical information and discuss the latest developments in infrastructure asset management. NEXCO-West USA also held meetings with industry partners to explore future collaboration opportunities and strengthen relationships for upcoming transportation projects.

#42 RPUG Conference 2026

NEXCO-West USA, Inc. (NEXCO) attended RPUG 2026, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This conference is the annual meeting organized by the Road Profile Users' Group (RPUG). RPUG is a professional organization that brings together government agencies, researchers, equipment manufacturers, consultants, and paving contractors involved in areas such as road longitudinal profiles, pavement smoothness (IRI), pavement surface characteristics, friction and noise, and safety assessments, with the aim of facilitating information exchange and technical advancement. The organization was established against the backdrop of the growing importance of measurement technologies—specifically those concerning pavement smoothness and surface characteristics—in the quality control and maintenance management of road pavements. As the need to quantitatively evaluate pavement performance and incorporate those findings into maintenance and repair plans has intensified among various State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the conference has been held annually throughout the United States. It serves as a vital forum for sharing best practices regarding measurement methodologies, equipment usage, and data utilization, and has evolved into a premier practitioner-oriented conference within the field of road maintenance management. The field of pavement surface condition surveys is one in which NEXCO-USA actively seeks and secures contracts. Through my participation in RPUG, I aim to gather the latest information regarding this industry. Furthermore—given the attendance of numerous government agencies—I intend, from the perspective of a contractor, to gain a deeper understanding of the current needs and specific requirements of client-side organizations, such as the various DOTs.