Technical Learning Opportunities
Contractors are sending notices of delay and requesting time extensions due to the COVID-19 virus. Our speakers for this webinar, Scott Lowe and Mark Nagata from Trauner Consulting Services, are already helping their clients evaluate time extensions due to alleged COVID-19 delays. Though most of us have...
Owners, contractors, construction managers, and design consultants can all see significant cost increases from delayed project completion. In some cases, these costs are straight forward, easily recognized, and easily calculated; however, these costs can sometimes be complicated to determine. The objective...
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) allows the use of precast double-tee bridges in counties because they are economical and fast in construction. Alternative durable prefabricated bridge systems are needed to provide more options to local governments. The present study was carried...
Similar to the previous one, this presentation will also take a deeper dive into construction documentation, this time through an advanced look at the documentation necessary for a proper evaluation of delay and impact-related construction damages. The presentation will go into detail regarding what...
This presentation will build upon the previous one, with a more advanced focus on the documentation required for the proper evaluation of construction delays. The presentation will go into detail regarding what documents are necessary to show not only that a delay existed on the project, but what documentation...
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been used for concrete pavement overlays for a few decades. It is well documented to improve performance over unreinforced plain concrete in the aspects related to crack initiation, and crack propagation. When selecting an appropriate fiber-reinforced concrete for...
A common complaint of many owners and their representatives is that contractors don’t prepare and submit timely schedules and schedule updates. There is no need for this to be a source of frustration. This course will focus on the specification language and project management tools needed to help fix...
New methods for improving Traffic Incident Management (TIM) programs aim to increase traveler and responder safety and improve trip reliability and commerce movement on all roadways. Over 6 million reportable crashes occur every year in the United States. Each crash places responders and motorists at...
Fiberglass rebar is a superior lightweight and non-corrosive option for reinforced concrete. Product review: Fiberglass Rebar for Structural and Flatwork Applications Dowel Bars for Paving Removing Corrosion from the equation Value Proposition Application Discussion: Flatwork, Bridges, Paving (Continuous...
This presentation is intended to increase overall knowledge and awareness of the fundamental concepts of fluid power technology. This presentation will discuss rules about fluid pressure and flow. Generic structure of a hydraulic system in addition to the construction and principles of operation of the...