The AI Advantage: Smarter Infrastructure with Data-Backed Strategies
by Natalie Springfield, on August 22, 2025
The timing for smarter infrastructure is at a critical point. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, 43% of U.S. roadways are in poor to mediocre condition, with a $435 billion backlog of needed repairs. Communities are pressed to stretch limited budgets, while engineers and contractors are asked to deliver cost-effective, durable solutions backed by sound data.
That’s exactly why Tensar has partnered with vialytics. vialytics offers an AI-powered pavement assessment and management platform that uses a smartphone mounted in a vehicle to automatically collect road surface data. AI then classifies distress across 15 categories, turning everyday drives into real-time, high-value insights. Tensar saw how this AI-powered infrastructure management platform could transform the way public works officials could more efficiently evaluate road conditions, pavement performance, and capital planning.
Why this Matters for Construction Professionals
As Tommy put it in our latest Beneath the Build episode: “Smart infrastructure planning starts with better data. And better data leads to stronger bids, smarter designs and faster, more cost-effective construction.”
In short: AI-driven data means you can deliver higher-performing projects, without inflating costs or timelines. This matters because it helps you:
Make Future-Focused Roads a Priority
The road of the future is already here—smart, efficient, and designed to last longer than ever. To see how AI and advanced engineering are reshaping the industry, check out our Future-Focused Roads series that includes our eBook and collection of webinars. It’s packed with insights on how contractors, engineers and municipalities can use data and geogrid technology to extend pavement life, stretch budgets further and build more resilient infrastructure.
That’s exactly why Tensar has partnered with vialytics. vialytics offers an AI-powered pavement assessment and management platform that uses a smartphone mounted in a vehicle to automatically collect road surface data. AI then classifies distress across 15 categories, turning everyday drives into real-time, high-value insights. Tensar saw how this AI-powered infrastructure management platform could transform the way public works officials could more efficiently evaluate road conditions, pavement performance, and capital planning.Why this Matters for Construction Professionals
As Tommy put it in our latest Beneath the Build episode: “Smart infrastructure planning starts with better data. And better data leads to stronger bids, smarter designs and faster, more cost-effective construction.”
In short: AI-driven data means you can deliver higher-performing projects, without inflating costs or timelines. This matters because it helps you:
- Define project scope more accurately – reducing surprises once work begins.
- Strengthen your bids with data-backed designs, minimizing risk and boosting credibility.
- Win more work by demonstrating value to owners and municipalities seeking smarter infrastructure strategies.
- Offer evidence-based proposals to clients.
- Reduce contingency padding in bids, making proposals more competitive while protecting margins.
Make Future-Focused Roads a PriorityThe road of the future is already here—smart, efficient, and designed to last longer than ever. To see how AI and advanced engineering are reshaping the industry, check out our Future-Focused Roads series that includes our eBook and collection of webinars. It’s packed with insights on how contractors, engineers and municipalities can use data and geogrid technology to extend pavement life, stretch budgets further and build more resilient infrastructure.