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

james.sorenson@fhwa.dot.gov

(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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