8 February 2022
Congratulations to Fulton Hogan’s Technical Director – Pavements ＆ Laboratories, Bryan Pidwerbesky, on being made a Distinguished Fellow of Engineering New Zealand.
The recognition was for ‘advancing the science and lifecycle performance of pavements and surfacing materials’.
Fulton Hogan NZ Chief Executive Ben Hayward describes the Distinguished Fellowship “as a fitting recognition for an impressive career to date.”
“The industry is inestimably better off for Bryan’s work in pavements, understanding how we can make roads safer and more resilient, and driving innovation to enhance practices and designs,” Ben says.
The citation from Engineering New Zealand reads:
“Bryan’s depth of experience and professional competency has seen him recognised as New Zealand’s ‘go-to’ person for everything to do with pavements.
He was appointed Senior Adjunct Fellow in Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury and his participation on numerous national and international technical and advisory committees, working parties and boards reflects his international standing.
Bryan has led and has authored many technical papers, and is known for his technical leadership and communication abilities. He has developed and mentored many young and mid-career engineers in all aspects of pavement design and use, from applications ranging from airport runways, container handling, manoeuvring and hard-standing areas.
Wide variations in substrates and local availability of materials has meant Bryan’s technical input is frequently sought at the inception of projects. This sees him working with clients, decision makers and key stakeholders to understand issues and concerns, and to explain complex solutions simply. Bryan’s knowledge and ability has enabled very considerable advances of the construction and performance of the thin flexible pavements that underpin New Zealand’s transport network.
Highly respected by his peers in New Zealand and internationally, Bryan exemplifies the hallmarks of a Distinguished Fellow in terms of eminence, sustained leadership, professional behaviour, profile, and mana.”
Fulton Hogan Australia Chief Executive Graeme Johnson has also been made a Fellow of Engineering New Zealand.
