1. FHWA Update WASHTO Construction and Materials Conference Portland, Oregon April 8, 2008

2. Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation NTSB recommendations Rehab and Replacement memo 11/07 Gusset plates TA Construction Loads on Bridges

3. Construction Management Construction Management Conference – September 9-11, 2008 in Orlando, FL – Open forum to discuss 2004 scan results Cost Escalation Issues – 2007 survey / construction cost workshop – evaluating recommendations FHWA Construction Peer Exchange

4. Pavements Pavement Performance Specifications RFID in pavements Concrete Roadmap FALCON Process – Strategic planning – Performance measures

5. Construction Management/ Specs Continued availability of ACTT workshops Innovative/ Automated QA – Evaluating materials testing prototypes Piloting Performance Contracting for Construction (six states) Plain language specifications – peer-to-peer workshop in California

6. Work Zones Guidance on WZ Safety and Mobility rule – Transportation Management Plans – Communications and Outreach – Impacts Assessment – http://ops.fhwa.got.gov/wz/resources/final_rule.htm http://ops.fhwa.got.gov/wz/resources/final_rule.htm Implementation of 23 CFR Subpart K (positive protection and uniformed law enforcement) Sonoblaster demonstration

7. Asset Management Transportation System Preservation Research Roadmap Regional Asset Management Conferences

8. Thank you! Chris Newman FHWA Office of Asset Management (202) 366-2023 christopher.newman@dot.gov