Advanced Road Construction

Advanced Road Construction Training

Planning, Design, Materials, Earthwork, Drainage and Safety in Road Construction

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Platform:
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In-class
Revised and Updated: 02 October 2026
Date Venue Duration
14 - 15 December 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
18 - 19 February 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days
22 - 23 April 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 Days

Course Introduction

Road building, in its most basic form, entails laying asphalt, concrete, or other materials to provide a smooth surface for vehicles. But, as we all know, it’s far more complicated than that. Road building entails numerous phases, each of which is a complicated undertaking in and of itself.

 

To efficiently plan these projects, engineers must consider the sharpness of curves, the incline of hills, drainage, location, traffic volume, and many other aspects. This Advanced Road Construction training provides technical insight on how these are planned, project designed, constructed, and maintained.

Course Objectives

By attending this Advanced Road Construction training, delegates will be able to understand:

  • The different types of road layers, structures, and slope protection
  • The five basic stages in road construction planning and development
  • Fundamentals of geometric design
  • Earthwork: measurements, setting out of earthwork, and computation of areas
  • Earthmoving equipment: permissible axle loads, requirements, and availability
  • Subgrade materials: properties and tests, selection, and requirements of bituminous mixes
  • Types of drainage structures and their uses: subsurface, catch-water, and mitre drains
  • Culverts and their gradient and angles
  • The construction process execution: layer and finish works
  • Road maintenance activities and optimum timing
  • Reducing the safety risk during road construction

Who should attend?

This Advanced Road Construction training is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Persons who wish to broaden their knowledge and understanding of aspects of road construction and maintenance
  • Municipal workers from various sections who need to understand road construction and maintenance
  • Civil Consulting Engineers/Technicians
  • Contractors
  • Construction Inspectors and Supervisors
  • Road Maintenance Supervisors
  • Relevant government employees and departments
Technical courses

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Module 1 — Roadway Characteristics & Function
  • History of roadway engineering
  • Road classification
  • The road pavement structure: revision
  • Types of pavement in road construction
  • Pavement surface characteristics
Module 2 — Planning and Pre-Construction of Road Work
  • Planning requirements
  • Preparation and planning scheme of a new road
  • Stages in planning construction of a new road
  • Content of the preliminary report
  • Site investigation
  • Survey work and setting out
Module 3 — Road Construction Design
  • What is road construction design?
  • Design criteria
  • Key steps in road construction design
  • Geometric design
  • Drainage design
  • Selecting suitable pavement materials in road design
  • Creating detailed road construction plans
  • Presentation of the geotechnical investigation report
Module 4 — Earthwork Operations & Machinery
  • Earthwork operations
  • Excavation equipment
  • Constructing embankments
  • The embankment construction process
  • Side slope operations
Module 5 — Road Construction Materials and Testing
  • Categories of road construction materials
  • Effects on soil
  • Raw material used as road aggregate
  • Functions of bituminous materials
  • Sources of bituminous binders
Module 6 — Highway Drainage Concepts & Works
  • Definition and importance
  • Effects of improper drainage
  • Highway drainage requirements
  • Side drains
  • Sub-surface drainage, including the role of sub-surface drainage in controlling seepage flow and controlling capillary rise
  • Cross drainage works
Module 7 — Construction of Flexible Pavement
  • Definition and introduction
  • Structure of flexible pavement
  • Functions of flexible pavement
  • Flexible pavement construction process
Module 8 — Road Maintenance
  • Maintenance operations
  • Road upgrading
  • Road maintenance activities
Module 9 — Safety Regulations in Road Construction
  • Good practices in health and safety
  • Safety engineering
  • Road construction safety plan
  • Safe site practices
Module 10 — Road Construction Quality Assurance & Auditing
  • Definitions and key components: quality policy, control, improvement, and QMS
  • Steps involved in road construction quality assurance
Module 11 — Project Management in Road Construction
  • Key components and steps in road construction projects
  • The project management steps in more detail
  • Required skills for road project managers
  • The project scheduling process
  • Road construction project closeout
  • Case Study: Road project management plan

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FAQs – Advanced Road Construction Training

Master advanced road construction skills covering pavement design, construction methods, materials, quality control, project planning, site management, and road maintenance.

What is covered in the Advanced Road Construction Training?
The course covers road planning, geometric design, earthwork operations, construction materials, pavement construction, drainage, road maintenance, safety, quality assurance, auditing, and project management.
Who should attend the Advanced Road Construction Training?
The training is suitable for civil consulting engineers and technicians, contractors, construction inspectors and supervisors, road maintenance supervisors, municipal workers, and relevant government employees.
Does the course cover road construction planning and design?
Yes. Participants learn about planning requirements, site investigations, surveying and setting out, road construction design, design criteria, geometric design, drainage design, pavement materials, and preparation of detailed road construction plans.
Does the training cover road construction materials and pavement?
Yes. The programme covers road construction materials, soils, aggregates, bituminous materials and binders, as well as flexible pavement structures, functions, materials, and construction processes.
Does the Advanced Road Construction course cover drainage and maintenance?
Yes. Participants examine highway drainage requirements, side drains, subsurface drainage, seepage and capillary rise, cross-drainage works, road maintenance activities, and road upgrading.
Does the course include road construction safety and project management?
Yes. The training covers health and safety practices, safety engineering, road construction safety plans, site practices, quality assurance and auditing, project scheduling, project management, and project closeout.

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