In highway construction, it is not only important to understand the factors that affect the schedule but also to evaluate their probable severity and impact on project duration. However, there is … [Read more...] about Model for Analysis of Factors Affecting Construction Schedule in Highway Work Zones
Construction and Maintenance
Validation of a Model for Predicting Schedule Changes in Highway Work Zones-Case Studies
There are currently no standard or accepted methods in the construction industry to calculate the probable impact of indirect cost factors on the schedule of highway work zone projects. This paper … [Read more...] about Validation of a Model for Predicting Schedule Changes in Highway Work Zones-Case Studies
Maintenance of Signs and Sign Supports: A Guide for Local Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel
Highway signs are the means by which the road agency communicates the rules, warnings, guidance and other highway information that drivers need to navigate their roads and streets. This guide, which … [Read more...] about Maintenance of Signs and Sign Supports: A Guide for Local Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel
Meeting the Customer’s Needs for Mobility and Safety During Construction and Maintenance Operations
This report describes "Best Practices" that are being implemented by various states in order to increase mobility and safety within construction and maintenance zones. The purpose of this quality … [Read more...] about Meeting the Customer’s Needs for Mobility and Safety During Construction and Maintenance Operations
Dealing With Nighttime Construction Nuisances
Because of the high traffic volumes during the normal workday on major urban transportation corridors, many construction operations are now being conducted during the nighttime. Nighttime work … [Read more...] about Dealing With Nighttime Construction Nuisances
The Right Road at the Right Time: Video Offers Keys to Preventive Maintenance Success
Introduces a new videotape, Preventive Maintenance: Project Selection, prepared by FHWA, the Foundation for Pavement Preservation, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation … [Read more...] about The Right Road at the Right Time: Video Offers Keys to Preventive Maintenance Success