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FHWA Update

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.

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FHWA Update

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  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 • 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

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