Two strategies for managing work zones and work zone traffic that can minimize travel delays and help maintain motorist and worker safety are coordination of roadway construction projects to reduce … [Read more...] about Smarter Work Zones
Construction Management
Smarter Work Zones: Using Strategies to Minimize Delays, Maximize Safety and Mobility
Smarter work zones that use traffic management strategies to optimize safety and mobility play a key role in ensuring motorist and worker safety and cutting traffic delays. They also help maintain … [Read more...] about Smarter Work Zones: Using Strategies to Minimize Delays, Maximize Safety and Mobility
Road Reconstruction Work Zone Management Toward a Green Construction Concept
During road reconstruction period, a negative impact was imposed on road users and the surrounding environment. These impacts are the result of the work zone which is used as working space and road … [Read more...] about Road Reconstruction Work Zone Management Toward a Green Construction Concept
Improving Sustainability of Work-zones by Implementing Lean Construction Techniques
Pavement construction, maintenance and rehabilitation have considerable impacts on environment, society, and economy. These impacts can be minimized by implementing lean construction strategies that … [Read more...] about Improving Sustainability of Work-zones by Implementing Lean Construction Techniques
Application of Work Zone Road User Costs to Determine Schedule-Related Incentives and Disincentives: Conceptual Framework
Time-related contract clauses are primarily designed to encourage contractors through incentives and disincentives to complete construction projects on or ahead of schedule. Highway agencies have … [Read more...] about Application of Work Zone Road User Costs to Determine Schedule-Related Incentives and Disincentives: Conceptual Framework
Work Zone Planning in Pavement Rehabilitation: Integrating Cost, Duration, and User Effects
This paper describes a methodology developed to support decision makers in planning work zones for pavement maintenance and rehabilitation interventions, integrating cost, duration, and user effects. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Planning in Pavement Rehabilitation: Integrating Cost, Duration, and User Effects