RDM International

What RDM International does

RDM International, Inc. is a Sterling, Virginia-based engineering consulting firm that specializes in pavement management services for the aviation industry. The company delivers pavement condition surveys, nondestructive testing, civil and electrical engineering design, GIS applications, forensic investigations, and construction phase services to civilian airports, airport authorities, state aviation departments, and U.S. military installations (USAF, NAVFAC). Notable engagements include the Florida Statewide PCN Development Program covering 91 airports, the North Carolina Statewide APMS (69 airports), and condition assessments at Reagan National, Houston Airport System, and Columbus Regional Airport Authority; aggregate supported construction value exceeds $3 billion across the firm's 30+ year track record.

Core technical capabilities are anchored in pavement-management methodology rather than a software platform. RDM operates two FAA/ASTM-conformant Heavy Falling Weight Deflectometers and a pavement core rig for mobilizable NDT across the U.S. and abroad, conducts PCI inspections per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5380-6C and ASTM D5340/D6433 using GPS-enabled survey devices, and is a beta test site for the FAA's PAVEAIR pavement management platform built on PAVER. GIS is integrated for spatial distress data and inventory mapping.

The business model is project-based professional services delivered through competitive government procurement. RDM operates as a prime consultant or subcontractor, securing work via direct bids to airport authorities, state DOTs/aviation divisions, FAA, USAF, and NAVFAC on-call contract vehicles. Multi-year, on-call engagements (e.g., MWAA since 2002, NC DOA since 2012) provide recurring revenue visibility. Pricing is contract-specific and not publicly disclosed; revenue figures and ownership structure are likewise undisclosed, with the firm appearing privately held with no institutional investors or parent company referenced in available data.

Name

RDM International

Legal name

RDM International, Inc.

Website

https://rdmintlinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RDM International is a private, Sterling, Virginia-based civil engineering consulting firm specializing in pavement management systems, nondestructive testing, and aviation infrastructure design for civilian, military, and state-government airport clients across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Engineering Consulting Services: RDM generates revenue through professional consulting service contracts with airports, government agencies, and aviation authorities. Services include pavement evaluation, management, design, GIS applications, forensic investigations, and construction phase services. Revenue is project-based, typically through competitive bidding for government contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

RDM International provides professional engineering consulting services for airports, specializing in pavement evaluation, pavement management systems (PMS), and pavement/civil engineering design. Services are delivered to civilian and military airports and include nondestructive testing using Heavy Falling Weight Deflectometer equipment, GIS-based asset mapping, PCI condition surveys, PCN calculations, geotechnical evaluation, multi-year capital improvement programming, construction phase services, and aviation planning.

Product overview

RDM International provides a specialized engineering and technology services portfolio focused on airport pavement management. The core offering is a suite of Pavement Management Systems (PMS) that integrate condition surveys, nondestructive testing, GIS mapping, and multi-year capital improvement programming. Services include pavement evaluation and design, civil engineering design, aviation planning, construction support, and geotechnical evaluation. The company operates primarily as a professional consulting firm delivering these services to civilian and military airports rather than as a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pavement Management Systems (PMS) Comprehensive pavement management systems for airports that track pavement condition, predict deterioration, and optimize maintenance scheduling across civilian and military airfields.
• Pavement Evaluation and Design Engineering analysis of pavement conditions using visual surveys, nondestructive testing (NDT), and geotechnical evaluation to determine rehabilitation strategies and pavement designs for airport runways, taxiways, and aprons.
• Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Services Pavement strength testing using Heavy Falling Weight Deflectometer (HWD) equipment conforming to FAA and ASTM standards, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis of engineering properties of airfield pavements with minimal interference to normal traffic operations.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) Services GIS applications for airport pavement management including spatial data collection, mapping, A-GIS web portal support, and integration with FAA databases.
• Civil Engineering Design Airport civil and electrical design services including runway, taxiway, and apron rehabilitation design, geometric evaluation, and construction documentation.
• Aviation Planning Airport planning services including airport layout plans, fleet mix analysis, and FAA grant coordination for capital improvement programs.
• Construction Services and Support Construction phase services including inspection, construction management, submittal review, construction safety phasing plans, and project documentation.
• Condition Survey Services (PCI Inspections) Pavement Condition Index (PCI) inspections conforming to FAA Advisory Circular 150/5380-6C, ASTM D5340, and ASTM D6433 using GPS-enabled survey devices, with geographically located distress data and automatic quantity calculation.
• PCN (Pavement Classification Number) Analysis Aircraft classification and pavement strength analysis to calculate PCN values for runway acceptance, including aircraft fleet mix review and NDT testing.
• Multi-Year CIP Programming Long-term capital improvement planning and budget projection services to maximize funding and support FAA grant applications.
• Geotechnical Evaluation Subgrade evaluation using pavement cores, soil borings, and NDT data to determine pavement sections and rehabilitation strategies.
• Research Services Applied research services supporting pavement management and engineering innovation for aviation infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Inspected over 25 million square feet of pavement in 8 days (Houston Airport System)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018RDM was selected as Prime consultant to perform on-call task order design services for MWAA. Six professional subconsultants were contracted under their prime contract. They have performed 12 tasks to date and were again selected for this contract in 2018, currently providing professional services.
• Space Florida / Florida Department of TransportationmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRDM conducted PCN evaluation for the Shuttle Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center under contract with Space Florida through the FDOT. Services included coordination, nondestructive testing, pavement cores, records research, aircraft fleet mix review, and reporting.
• North Carolina Division of Aviation (DOA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRDM has assisted the Division of Aviation with continuous updates of the statewide Airport Pavement Management System since 2012. Teamed with DOA staff to develop a comprehensive in-house approach to the program. Completed analysis and reporting for 69 airports.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RS&H: RS&H is an aviation-focused engineering and architecture firm providing pavement, planning, and design services to airports across the US, directly competing with RDM in airfield engineering.
• Woolpert: Woolpert provides geospatial and aviation services including pavement management, condition surveys, and airport engineering for civilian and military clients - directly competitive with RDM in NDT and pavement evaluation work.
• Applied Research Associates (ARA): ARA operates an aviation services division providing pavement evaluation, nondestructive testing, and engineering services to airports and military installations - a directly comparable specialty firm competing for the same federal and state aviation contracts.
• TranSystems: TranSystems is a transportation-focused engineering firm with aviation services including pavement management, airfield design, and planning for airport authorities - directly comparable to RDM.
• Mead & Hunt: Mead & Hunt provides airport engineering, planning, and pavement management services to civilian and military aviation clients - a direct peer with overlapping service lines and customer base.
• Garver: Garver is an engineering firm with a strong aviation practice providing pavement management, planning, and design services to airport authorities - directly comparable to RDM in scope and customer profile.
• Hanson Professional Services: Hanson provides aviation engineering services including pavement evaluation, NDT, and airfield design for civilian and military airports - a direct peer competing in similar procurement channels.
• Coffman Associates: Coffman Associates specializes in airport planning and engineering services including pavement management, competing in similar federal and state aviation procurement channels to RDM.

Broad incumbents

• Kimley-Horn: Kimley-Horn is a large national engineering firm with aviation services including pavement evaluation and airport design - competes for airport engineering work as one of many practice areas.
• Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell is a large full-service AEC firm with a significant aviation practice including pavement and airfield engineering - competes for the same airport projects but with broader multi-disciplinary capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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