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Delays can be hard to quantify even when the schedules are good. It’s even more challenging when the schedules are poor. The instructor will share his court-tested methods for evaluating construction project delays when the schedules are either poor or non-existent. The course will include practical...
This presentation is part of a three part webinar series on concrete paving. This presentation explores the evolution of ready mix concrete, from its early development to its role as the backbone of modern construction. We will discuss key historical milestones, advancements in mix design, and the science...
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is set to release a newly updated Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) by May 2023. This presentation will include a background, introduction and proposed updates to the (MUTCD). Other areas to be discussed are technology...
Just as a bid is an estimate of the costs needed to construct a project, the schedule is an estimate of the time needed to construct a project. The project schedule is the only project management tool on the project that will predict when the project will finish. Too often, the parties to a project neglect...
Everyone has a different idea of and threshold for risk. Do you eat food beyond its expiration date? How about drive without a seatbelt? Employees are empowered to make decisions about safety everyday but are they all on the same page when it comes to evaluating and controlling risk? Policies, procedures...
The Retention & Recruitment Roundtable is intended to be a sharing opportunity for the states to generate conversation and learn from each other. Each state will have representation from their talent acquisition, leadership development, and/or their recruitment teams to share some of their efforts used...
This presentation will provide reminders for safety and for common errors as well as the impacts of those errors when conducting inspection of in-service bridges. Topics to be covered with two online (Kahoot) reviews: 1 – Identify Common Errors (45mins) 2 – Explain Visual Scour Procedures (20mins)...
Section 4(f) refers to the original section within the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 which provided for consideration of park and recreation lands, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and historic sites during transportation project development. The law, now codified in 49 U.S.C. 303 and...
Resiliency is the ability to withstand and recover from adversity. But have you ever wondered how to effectively build it so you can unlock your true potential? This training focuses on learning the 10 skills of resilience, identifying which ones you personally want to improve, and equipping yourself...