This paper's purpose is to determine those practices that will lead to the successful use of innovative contracts. Design-Build, A+B Bidding, Lane Rental, Warranty, and Job Order Contracting are the … [Read more...] about Best Practices Guide for Innovative Contracting Procedures
Contract Administration
Estimating Road User Costs as a Basis for Incentive/Disincentive Amounts in Highway Construction Contracts
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) occasionally includes an incentive/ disincentive for early completion (I/D) in its construction contracts. This report presents the results of a … [Read more...] about Estimating Road User Costs as a Basis for Incentive/Disincentive Amounts in Highway Construction Contracts
Solving the Work Zone Puzzle: A Coordinated Industry Approach Can Reduce Accidents and Save Lives in Roadway Work Zones
Because of public pressure, road contractors are required to conduct work in an atmosphere that is not always conducive to the safety of the workers. Recent data trends indicate the primary cause is … [Read more...] about Solving the Work Zone Puzzle: A Coordinated Industry Approach Can Reduce Accidents and Save Lives in Roadway Work Zones
Work-Zone Traffic Control: Survey of Contracting Techniques
The final number of traffic control devices needed for a work-zone project and the final bill for those devices often vary from the initial estimates of the required number and charge. And the … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Traffic Control: Survey of Contracting Techniques
Caltrans Construction Plan to Save Motorists Time, Frustration
Two additional transportation projects have been selected for an innovative construction contracting technique to provide a measure of relief for motorists stuck in traffic or plagued by the din of … [Read more...] about Caltrans Construction Plan to Save Motorists Time, Frustration
Techniques for Manually Estimating Road User Costs Associated with Construction Projects
The objectives of this research study are: 1) to develop a manual technique for determining RUC for typical added-capacity and highway rehabilitation projects; 2) to develop implementation guidelines … [Read more...] about Techniques for Manually Estimating Road User Costs Associated with Construction Projects