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AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction

Explore the enhanced National Highway Specifications Web Site (NHSW) developed in 2009 by AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction and FHWA, providing easy access to evolving construction standards and resources.

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AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction

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  1. Update of the National Highway Specifications Web Site AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction Ken Jacoby Federal Highway Administration Office of Asset Management August 4, 2009Chicago, IL

  2. Background • AASHTO Construction Subcommittee Resolution • Objective: One-stop source for specification information • Endorsed development of an electronic specifications library to be hosted by FHWA • National Highway Specifications Web Site (NHSW) • Launched 2003 • Provided Standard Specifications and Supplements • Established a submission process

  3. Feedback From Users • Survey developed and administered thought the AASHTO Subcommittee on Construction • 37 States responded • Topics included questions on format, search capabilities, content

  4. User Feedback – Functionality • Update submission process • 83% unfamiliar with process • Time-consuming to meet NHSW submission standards • Search Function • Searches could be faster • Search features are confusing

  5. User Feedback – Content • What information would you find useful? • Innovative Specifications: 95% • Contact info for spec engineers: 90% • Links to related websites: 78% • Manuals: 78%

  6. Emerging Technical Areas Stakeless survey Intelligent compaction Ride quality and smoothness Machine control grading Alternative Contracting Methods Design/Build ID/IQ for construction Contract Maintenance Best value procurements A+B bidding Lump sum bidding Performance Specifications Performance Based Maintenance Specifications Performance Related Specifications Design Build Performance Specifications Warranty Specifications New or Emerging Specifications

  7. Updates to the NHSW • NHSW was updated in 2008 - 2009 as a result of the survey findings and other information gathered. • Updates were meant to make maintenance of the site by State agencies as easy as possible.

  8. Standard Specifications Emerging Technical Specifications Links to Standard Plans Innovative Contracting Specifications Construction Manuals • current inventory • not an archive FHWA SHAs Users Administrative features Security issues Provide oversight Encourage participation, promote website Maintain the Library Browse Library Search Library Download specs View and print specs

  9. Updated Homepage

  10. Specifications Library

  11. Innovative and Emerging Specifications

  12. Construction Manuals Library

  13. Standard Drawings

  14. Additional Resources

  15. Administrative Features • Allows designated users to upload/revise/delete agency specifications, construction manuals, standard drawing links, and contact information. • Provides training on how to use the administrative features. • Administrators must have an FHWA login account

  16. Future Changes to the NHSW • Increased Content • Standard Drawings, Design Manuals, Quality Assurance Manuals, etc. • HTML applications • Integration with data/document management systems • e-enhancements • Tutorials and online training • Graphics, photos, videos • hyperlinks

  17. Help Tutorial

  18. Pictures

  19. Video • Embedded video • Embedded video

  20. Questions? • Website address: www.specs.fhwa.dot.gov • For more information contact: Ken Jacoby Telephone: (202) 366-6503 Email: Ken.Jacoby@dot.gov

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