FHWA Update WASHTO Construction and Materials Conference Portland, Oregon April 8, 2008
Bridge Inspection and Rehabilitation NTSB recommendations Rehab and Replacement memo 11/07 Gusset plates TA Construction Loads on Bridges
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
Pavements Pavement Performance Specifications RFID in pavements Concrete Roadmap FALCON Process – Strategic planning – Performance measures
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
Work Zones Guidance on WZ Safety and Mobility rule – Transportation Management Plans – Communications and Outreach – Impacts Assessment – Implementation of 23 CFR Subpart K (positive protection and uniformed law enforcement) Sonoblaster demonstration
Asset Management Transportation System Preservation Research Roadmap Regional Asset Management Conferences
Thank you! Chris Newman FHWA Office of Asset Management (202)