Expert Consultancy Service UPIC (Previously known as Pavement Design Solutions Limited) provides expert consultancy services that include knowledge and technology transfer and technology and technical support with the introduction into practice of new material and system technology and engineering processes. The consultancy also provides expert services to industry in association with other leading world companies such as Hill International with contract law，EDAW with urban planning and landscape design and WS Atkins with engineering consultancy. A unique partnership has been formed in the UK between the City of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, and UPIC. The partnership has provided, and continues to provide, the vehicle to prove the engineering and commercial viability of innovative concepts developed to meet specific low energy and sustainability needs with the provision and maintenance of roadways and footways. The partnership is also the vehicle to lead the introduction of new material and system technology and engineering processes into engineering practice.