RDM International

Engineering. Technology. Research.

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About the firm

RDM International, Inc. is an engineering consultancy specializing in civil and electrical engineering services for military installations, commercial airports, highways, roadways, and seaports. Founded in 1987, it is an industry leader in pavement evaluation, design, management, and construction services. The practice provides airfield design, airport planning, GIS applications, materials and forensic investigations, and construction support services, holding professional engineering licenses across more than 30 states.

Established
1987
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Aviation Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Materials Testing · Forensic Engineering

People

Peter YipPresident

Christopher DeckerSenior Vice President, Project Manager

Mathew DiffinVice President

Capabilities

Pavement Evaluation & Design

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Comprehensive pavement design and evaluation services for varied traffic requirements, incorporating standards from the FAA, AASHTO, and the military.

  • Nondestructive Testing
  • Geotechnical Evaluation
  • Pavement Coring

Pavement Maintenance & Management

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Development and implementation of robust pavement management systems, utilizing structural and functional evaluation to optimize maintenance and repair allocations.

  • Condition Survey
  • Multi-Year CIP Programming

Civil Engineering Design

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Full-range civil design services for runways, taxiways, ramps, parking facilities, service roads, and military installations conforming to FAA standards.

Investigation & Research

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Practical and implementable pavement research covering materials, structural design, nondestructive testing, and failure analysis for government and commercial clients.

  • FAA Research Support
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Materials Research

Aviation Planning

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Holistic planning services for civilian and military facilities, incorporating airfield layout, airspace analysis, and master planning alternatives.

  • Airport Layout Plans
  • Airspace Analysis
  • Master Plans

Geographic Information System

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Integration of GIS with pavement management databases to link spatial data with nondestructive testing and pavement survey details.

  • Airports-GIS

Construction Management & Service Support

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Construction support and management services including constructability reviews, quality control, scheduling, and aerial site documentation.

  • Construction Safety Phasing Plans (CSPP)
  • Design Document Constructability Reviews
  • On-Site Construction Inspection
  • Submittal Review
  • Mix Design / Paving Material Evaluation
  • Construction Scheduling
  • Quality Control / Assurance Administration
  • Conflict Resolution / Construction Claims
  • Document Control
  • Construction Cost Estimates / Budget Controls
  • Bid Analysis
  • Aerial Site Documentation

Industries

Airports · Aviation · Defense · Federal · Government · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Ports & Harbors

Projects

Kansas City International Airport Reconstruction

Kansas City, MO · Airports · 2015 · Client: Kansas City International Airport

Project details

Design and construction program resulting in a National Award of Excellence in Outstanding Design and Construction.

Detroit Metro Airport Reconstruction

Detroit, MI · Airports · 2014 · Client: Detroit Metro Airport

Project details

Airport reconstruction and pavement design recognized with both a National Award of Excellence and an Award of Excellence for Special Achievement.

Port Columbus Regional Airport Asphalt Paving

Columbus, OH · Airports · 2013 · Client: Port Columbus Regional Airport Authority

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Flexible pavement engineering project recognized with the Quality Asphalt Paving Award.

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