At PaveTest, we specialise in asphalt pavement compaction testing. We conduct on-site Nuclear Density Meter (NDM) testing while the asphalt is still hot, helping paving crews achieve their target density and air void requirements. Once testing is finalised, we issue an IANZ-endorsed report detailing the NDM density & air void results and confirming whether they meet national specification requirements.
We also offer core cutting and laboratory testing to determine core density, layer thickness, and air voids after compaction is complete. Once testing is finalised, we issue an IANZ-endorsed report detailing the core results and confirming whether they meet national specification requirements

Asphalt Testing - Roadways 

At PaveTest, we bring international pavement testing expertise to your local projects. Below is an overview of significant roading projects I have worked on whilst working for Boral (Aus) and Downer (NZ) across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands

Australia

  • Warrego Highway (2013)
    ↳ 200,000 tons of BTB
  • Gold Coast Highway (2014)
    ↳ 100,000 tons of AC20, AC14 & SMA
  • Pacific Motorway (2014)
    ↳ 50,000 tons of AC20, AC14 & SMA
  • Cooroy to Curra Bypass (2015)
    ↳ 150,000 tons of AC20, AC14 & SMA

New Zealand

  • SH2/58 Intersection Rebuild (2016)
    ↳ Treated Granular Pavement, AC20, AC14 & THSRA
  • NCTIR – Kaikōura Earthquake Roading Rebuild (2018)
    ↳ Granular & Asphalt Testing
  • Transmission Gully (2018)
    ↳ Treated Granular Pavement, AC14 HF, AC20, AC14 & THSRA
  • SH58 Safety Improvements
    ↳ EME2, THSRA & Epoxy OGPA7 or EPA7
  • Plus, many more roading project throughout the Wellington region!

Asphalt Testing - Airports

Below is an overview of significant Airport projects I have worked on across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands

Australia

  • Brisbane International Airport (2013)
    ↳ 20,000 tons of AC14 HF (High Fatigue)
  • Townsville International Airport (2014)
    ↳ 30,000 tons of AC20 & AC14 HF
  • Cairns International Airport (2015)
    ↳ 15,000 tons of AC14 HF
  • Point Cook Air Force Base, Melbourne (2016)
    ↳ 10,000 tons of AC14 HF
  • Essendon Airport, Melbourne (2016)
    ↳ 30,000 tons of AC20 & AC14 HS (High Strength)

Pacific Region

  • Faleolo International Airport Upgrade (2018)
    ↳ 90,000 tons of BTB, AC20 & AC14 (Sasobit)
  • Rarotonga International Airport Ground Investigation (2022)
    ↳ 10 Test Pits & 10 Bore Holes

New Zealand

  • Gisborne Airport Pavement Improvements (2017)
    ↳ AC14
  • Chatham Islands – Longer & Stronger Project (2021)
    ↳ Granular Pavement Testing, AC14
  • Wellington International Airport (EMAS Works) (2024)
    ↳ Test Pits & Bore Holes

 

Asphalt Testing - Shipping Ports

Below is an overview of significant Shipping Port projects worked on across Australia and New Zealand:

  • Port of Brisbane 2016 - AC20 (SasoWax) & EME
  • Port of Gisborne 2017 - AC20
  • CentrePort Wellington 2019 - AC20 & EME2