Our Origins & Founding Vision​

In 1992, a pioneering group of industry practitioners and academics came together with a shared mission: to bridge the gap between research and practice in pavement engineering. Their efforts culminated in the 1st Conference on Road & Airfield Pavement Technology for Southeast Asia 1993, a landmark event focused on advancing construction and maintenance technologies. The overwhelming success of this conference demonstrated the region’s need for a dedicated platform to foster collaboration and innovation.

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Inspired by this momentum, the same group of professionals formally established the Pavement Engineering Society (Singapore) on 30 September 1994, with an inaugural Council of 15 members, led by Founding President Professor Fwa Tien Fang. Since then, PES(S) has grown into a cornerstone of the pavement engineering community, driven by its founding principles of knowledge exchange, technological advancement, and professional recognition.

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Our Mission & Objectives​

PES(S) objectives are:

• Facilitating Collaboration: Serving as a dynamic forum for professionals, researchers, and policymakers to exchange of ideas, innovations, and best practices in pavement engineering.

• Advancing Technology & Skills: Promoting cutting-edge research, training, and practical solutions to address the evolving challenges of pavement design, construction, and maintenance.

• Elevating the Profession: Advocating for the expertise and recognition of pavement engineers and enhancing public awareness of their critical role in sustainable infrastructure development.

• Professional Excellence: Serving an active role in supporting Singapore's infrastructure development by advising on national standard, bridging industry and government, developing local talent and supporting Smart Nation Goals in innovation in pavement materials, recycling technologies, and digital solutions (e.g., AI-based maintenance systems) to enhance the longevity and sustainability of Singapore’s road networks.

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