Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer
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Transcript of Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer
Accelerated Construction Accelerated Construction Technology TransferTechnology Transfer
Andy Wilson, FHWAAndy Wilson, FHWALisa Biggs, Iowa DOTLisa Biggs, Iowa DOT
April 12, 2006April 12, 2006
What is ACTT?What is ACTT?
ACTT is a strategic process, which uses various technologies and techniques to reduce construction time while enhancing safety and quality.
(Faster, Safer, Better)
Why ACTT?
Vital FewSafety EnvironmentCongestion
Builds momentum for changeHigh performance materialsUtilization of new technologies
Address customer needs
Overview of the Public’s Priorities
The public is unhappy with the (repetitive) pain of construction, repair, and maintenance
“Get in, get out, stay out”.
Quality
ACTT allows for innovation Speeding up does not mean ‘cutting corners’ Yes, there is a simple cure for poor quality…
Do it right the first time, every time!
ACTT History
TRB Special Report 249 (1996) TRB Task Force A5T60 “Accelerating
Innovation in Transportation” (1999) Workshops sponsored by AASHTO TIG &
FHWA (2002-2005)
Indiana
Total closure 175,000 ADT 33 bridge decks 35 lane miles Contract time 85
days Completed 30 days
early Public BUY-IN
and SATISFACTION
ACTT Workshops:
Held an ACTT workshop
Scheduled an ACTT workshop
Considering an ACTT workshop
Candidate Projects
Major reconstruction/rehabilitation Well-defined purpose and need Project development underway Urgent need to accelerate construction Flexible project limits Open-minded project team
ACTT Skill Sets
Construction Geotechnical & Materials Innovative Contracting Innovative Financing Pavement/Maintenance Environmental
Structures Public Relations Roadway
Design/Geometrics Traffic/Safety/ITS RW/Utilities/RR Worker Health and Safety
Workshop Process
Identify candidate corridor Notify ACMT Conduct pre-workshop Announce workshop to national experts Plan and coordinate the workshop Conduct workshop Prepare report Follow through with recommendations
Future Workshops
State Agency = Prime Sponsor Federal-aid eligible
FHWA = Support National Expert list Workshop assistance Final report editing and distribution
Standard Workshop
3 daysProject specificUp to 12 skill sets5-15 participants per skill set
For More InformationFor More InformationSee
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/accelerated
Or contact
Jim Sorenson, ACTT Program Manager
(202) 366-1333
Iowa DOT ACTT Workshops
Council Bluffs Interstate System (CBIS) Improvements Project
I-74 Iowa-Illinois Corridor Study
CBIS Project Location
CBIS ACTT Workshop
August 16 – 18, 2005 Workshop cost
National Experts Meeting rooms and supplies Welcome dinner, lunch and breaks
Approximately 100 participants
CBIS ACTT Skill Sets
Construction Innovative Contracting Structures Traffic Engineering / Safety / ITS / Public
Relations Geotechnical / Materials / Accelerated Testing Long Life Pavements / Maintenance Utilities / ROW / RR Coordination Roadway / Geometric Design
CBIS ACTT Workshop
Day 1 Project overview Tour
Day 2 Skill set brainstorming (morning) Intermingling (afternoon) Presentation preparation
Day 3 Skill Set presentations Closing Remarks and Initial Feedback from DOT / FHWA
CBIS ACTT Workshop Skill Set Suggestions
Include a maintenance workshop as part of the design procedure
Consider early geotechnical investigation and load testing Consider stadium lighting for the dual-divided section Utilize on call maintenance to fix problems outside of the
contractor’s responsibility Designate utility corridors for crossing the interstate Identify and acquire special properties early Utilize performance based traffic management specifications
I-74 Project Location
I-74 ACTT Workshop Skill Sets
Innovative Contracting / Innovative Financing Geotechnical / Pavements / Maintenance Utilities / ROW / RR Coordination Traffic Engineering / Safety / ITS Construction Structures Public Relations
I-74 ACTT Workshop Skill Set Suggestions
Consider a monthly project update breakfast with local officials/ downtown business community to keep them informed about project progress
Communicate with maintenance personnel during design and construction
Consider an automated brining system or heated deck for snow removal on the bridge
Utilize A + B bidding, warranties, no excuse bonuses, and constructability meetings
Incorporate a fiber-optic bridge attachment into the bridge design Include ROW, Utility, and Railroad disciplines from Iowa and Illinois
in the I-74 Project Management Team
Workshop Follow-up
Workshop Flyer 1 page summary
Workshop Report 80 – 100 page document Includes
Project Information Workshop Information Skill Set Goals Skill Set Results Contact Information Workshop Notes
Next Steps
Discuss Skill Set Suggestions Determine which suggestions will be carried forward
THANK YOUTHANK YOU
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
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