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 structure of the contents of this program has been designed by a team of professionals in the field of highway engineering, who have poured into this Postgraduate diploma the experience of their years of work. So, from ten modules that have valuable, unique and innovative information on the design and construction of highways, the student will be able to acquire knowledge, tools and skills to practice in a booming sector with total success.  

TECH puts the most comprehensive collection of content on the market at your fingertips. You only have to bring your enthusiasm to study”  

Module 1. Contract and Business Management 

1.1. Phases in the Life of the Road

1.1.1. Plan
1.1.2. Project
1.1.3. Construction
1.1.4. Conservation
1.1.5. Operation
1.1.6. Financing

1.2. Types of Contract

1.2.1. Road Works
1.2.2. Services
1.2.3. Grants

1.3. The Contract

1.3.1. Bidding
1.3.2. Allocation
1.3.3. Contractual Structure
1.3.4. Completion Deadlines
1.3.5. Changes to the Contract
1.3.6. Social Clauses
1.3.7. Progress Clause

1.4. Management Systems

1.4.1. Integrated Management System
1.4.2. Other Systems Regulated in ISO Standards
1.4.3. Bridge Management System
1.4.4. Pavement Management System
1.4.5. CMMS
1.4.6. Management Indicators

1.5. Relevant Aspects at the Construction Site

1.5.1. Health and Safety
1.5.2. Outsourcing
1.5.3. Environment
1.5.4. Quality Control

1.6. Business and Entrepreneurship

1.6.1. Strategy and Strategic Analysis
1.6.2. Corporate Models
1.6.3. Human Resources
1.6.4. Business Models and Marketing

1.7. Business Management

1.7.1. Analysis Tools and Models
1.7.2. Certifications and Compliance
1.7.3. Competitive Advantages
1.7.4. Optimization and Digitization

1.8. Financial Management

1.8.1. Risk Analysis
1.8.2. Public Budget
1.8.3. Private Works, Negotiation and Bidding
1.8.4. Cost Analytics

1.9. Internationalization of the Sector

1.9.1. Main Markets
1.9.2. Contracting Models
1.9.3. How to Be Competitive Abroad

1.10. Technology at the Service of Sustainability

1.10.1. Access to Databases
1.10.2. The Use of Artificial Intelligence Techniques
1.10.3. Drones on the Road

Module 2. BIM in highways 

2.1. Origins of Information

 2.1.1. Project Documentation
 2.1.2. Network Inventory
 2.1.3. CMMS
 2.1.4. ITS

2.2. BIM at the conceptual level

 2.2.1. Applicable Regulations
 2.2.2. Description of BIM Methodology
 2.2.3. BIM Advantages

2.3. Implementation of the BIM Methodology in an In-Service Infrastructure.

2.3.1. Coding Assets
2.3.2. Documentation Coding
2.3.3. Attribute Dictionary
2.3.4. IFCs

2.4. The BIM Model in Maintenance and Operation

2.4.1. Integration of the Different Platforms
2.4.2. The Importance of Document Management
2.4.3. Knowledge of the State of the Infrastructure

2.5. BIM Experiences in other Infrastructures

2.5.1. BIM in Railroads
2.5.2. BIM in Building
2.5.3. BIM in Industry

2.6. Software BIM

2.6.1. Plan
2.6.2. Open BIM
2.6.3. Modeling

2.7. BIM Management

2.7.1. ISO 19650
2.7.2. BIM manager
2.7.3. The Role of the BIM

2.8. Digital Twin

2.8.1. Description
2.8.2. Operation
2.8.3. Advantages

2.9. Other Skills to be Developed by the Roadside Professional

2.9.1. Databases
2.9.2. Python Programming
2.9.3. Big Data

2.10. New Technologies

2.10.1. 3D Printing
2.10.2. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality
2.10.3. Point Cloud

Module 3. The highway of the future 

3.1. Social Equity

3.1.1. Equality Policies
3.1.2. Transparency
3.1.3. Remote work Possibilities

3.2. Environment

3.2.1. Circular Economy
3.2.2. Energy Autonomy of the Road
3.2.3. Energy Use of the Subsoil
3.2.4. New Projects under Development

3.3. Present Continuous

    3.3.1. RSC
    3.3.2. Administration Liability
    3.3.3. The Road in Pandemic

3.4. From Passive to Active Information

3.4.1. The Hyperconnected User
3.4.2. Cross Information with Other Modes of Transportation
3.4.3. RRSS

3.5. Operation

3.5.1. Variable Speed Management
3.5.2. Pay-Per-Use
3.5.3. Dynamic Electric Recharging

3.6. 5G Networks

 3.6.1. Network Description
 3.6.2. Network Deployment
 3.6.3. Utilities

3.7. The Connected Vehicle

3.7.1. Road - Vehicle
3.7.2. Vehicle - Road
3.7.3. Vehicle - Vehicle

3.8. Autonomous Vehicle

3.8.1. Fundamental Principles
3.8.2. How Does It Affect the Road?
3.8.3. Services Required

3.9. Smart Roads

3.9.1. Solar Roads
3.9.2. Roads that Decarbonize
3.9.3. Road and Solar Energy
3.9.4. Asphalt of the Future

3.10. Applications at your Fingertips

3.10.1. Artificial Intelligence: Image Recognition
3.10.2. Drones on the Road: From Surveillance to Inspection
3.10.3. Robotics in the Service of Occupational Safety

This Postgraduate diploma in Road Technology will make you stand out professionally, propelling your career path towards industry excellence"