You will deepen your understanding of BIM methodology and how to apply it to each phase: design, construction, maintenance and operation" 

Highways are an indispensable part of the transportation network, both for people and goods. These transportation routes have been indispensable since the origins of civilization, since they encourage the progress of peoples. The global pandemic caused by COVID19 has once again highlighted the importance of roads as a means of communication for supplying the population. 

With this in mind, TECH has prepared this postgraduate diploma in Road Construction, Maintenance and Operation, which aims to help students a address any work scenario in the field of highways. In this way, the student will be ready to develop in any of the three areas of Road Construction, Maintenance or Operation, but will also be ready to do so, both from a management perspective and trained to lead the Digital Transformation in their next job challenges. 

The student will acquire a deep and fresh knowledge of technologies that are not widespread in the industry. This will provide them with a critical and constructive point of view, i.e., they will be able to develop an educated opinion on the use of them. 

As main tools to achieve this objective, the topics that make up each module have updated technical information, real and very interesting case studies. Always without losing sight of the digital transformation that everyone is going through and in which the road world is no exception. 

In addition, as it is a 100% online postgraduate diploma, it provides the student with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All you need is a device with internet access to take your career one step further. A modality in accordance with the current times with all the guarantees to position the professional in a highly demanded area such as road construction. 

You will master the different phases of the life of a road, and the associated contracts and administrative procedures, both nationally and internationally" 

This postgraduate diploma in Future Road Management contains the most complete and up-to-date syllabus on the market. The most important features of the program include:  

• Case studies presented by experts in Highway Engineering 
• A deeper understanding of the management of resources for highway projects 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Broaden your professional horizons by studying this postgraduate diploma offered by TECH" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

As it is an online program, you can study wherever and whenever you want. You will only need an electronic device with internet access"

Highway engineering is advancing by leaps and bounds. This makes it necessary for professionals working in the highway sector to constantly update their knowledge in order to remain at the forefront of the industry"

The postgraduate diploma in Future Road Management is designed for students to acquire the in-depth skills necessary to undertake various functions oriented to the management and design of projects in the area of roads. To this end, we offer a comprehensive syllabus with quality content and highly qualified management that will seek to help the professional achieve all their objectives, therefore, improving not only their qualifications, but also their rank in the sector. 

Your goals and TECH's goals materialize and become one with this program"

General Objectives

• Master the different life phases of a highway, and the associated contracts and administrative procedures, both at national and international level 
• Develop detailed knowledge of how a company is managed and the most important management systems  
• Analyze the different phases in the construction of a highway and the different types of bituminous mixes  
• Detailed knowledge of the factors that affect the safety and comfort of the road, the parameters that measure it and the possible actions for its correction 
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the different tunnel construction methods, the most frequent pathologies, and how to establish a maintenance plan 
• Analyze the singularities of each type of structure, and how to optimize its inspection and maintenance 
• Learn about the different electromechanical and traffic installations in tunnels, their function and operation and the importance of preventive and corrective maintenance 
• Analyze the assets that comprise a road, what factors should be taken into account in inspections, and what are the actions associated with each one of them 
• Accurately understand the life cycle of the road and associated assets 
• In-depth breakdown of the factors that affect occupational risk prevention 
• Know the fundamental aspects of the operation of a road in detail: applicable regulations, processing of files or authorizations 
• Understand how a predictive traffic model is performed and its applications 
• Mastering the fundamental factors that affect Road Safety  
• Understand precisely how winter maintenance is organized and managed 
• Analyze the operation of a Tunnel Control Center and how the different incidents are managed 
• Know in detail the structure of the Operation Manual and the actors involved in tunnel operation 
• Break down the conditions for defining the minimum conditions under which a tunnel can be operated, and how to establish the associated methodology for fault resolution
• In-depth understanding of BIM methodology and how to apply it to each phase: design, construction and maintenance and operation 
• Make a comprehensive analysis of the most current trends in terms of society, environment and technology: connected vehicle, autonomous vehicle, Smart Roads 
• Have a firm grasp on the possibilities that some technologies are offering. In this way, combined with the student's experience, it can be the perfect alliance when designing the actual application or improving existing processes

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Contract and Business Management

• Analyze the management systems used for the management of the different assets: pavements, structures, electrical and traffic installations and other elements of the road and the most relevant indicators 
• Develop a deeper understanding of the contractual structure related to roads
• Develop business management concepts 
• Discover the guidelines that will enable entrepreneurship in the sector
• Establish how to achieve more sustainable policies by minimizing the resources used and taking advantage of new technologies 

Module 2. BIM in highways

• Gain insight into the BIM concept and distinguish it from simply deciding which commercial software to use
• Delve into the different levels of implementation 
• Be prepared to address BIM implementation in both projects and pre-existing infrastructure
• Analyze the technologies that complement the BIM philosophy 

Module 3. The highway of the future

• Understand precisely how social equity measures enhance competitiveness 
• Prepare for the change in direction that the roadside professional faces in the immediate future
• Further study of the changes that new technologies will force on the infrastructure or the vehicle
• Discover how to lead environmentally responsible policies through detailed knowledge of new trends

During the postgraduate diploma, innovative contents about road construction and maintenance will be addressed, which will provide the student with in-depth knowledge of this sector"