UKPMS support and development

UKPMS is the standard system for the assessment of UK local road network conditions and for the planning of investment and maintenance on paved carriageways, kerbs, footways and cycle-tracks within the UK.

Endorsed and promoted by the UK Roads Board, it is required by the government in England for the production of Best Value Performance Indicators on local roads, and its use is recommended as best practice for local road maintenance in the Code of Good Practice for Maintenance Management.

There are currently five accredited systems that incorporate UKPMS, and many local authorities across the UK that use such systems.

To develop the capabilities of UKPMS and to foster use of pavement management systems, the Department for Transport has a contract with the Chris Britton Consultancy to provide support for local authorities and PMS system developers in the design and use of systems.

The UKPMS Steering Group manages the support contract on behalf of the UK Roads Board and oversees the short and long term development of UKPMS as a tool to assist in optimising the performance of pavements on the nation’s road network.

The UKPMS Users’ Forum gives users, system developers and other stakeholders a voice and a chance to influence the ongoing development of UKPMS.

Further information about UKPMS is available from the UKPMS website.

The UKPMS specification was originally developed in the late 1980s, and the UK Roads Board commissioned a strategic review of future needs for pavement management systems.  More information about the review is here.