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Concrete pavement failures can occur suddenly, especially under extreme weather conditions. This session explores effective patching and repair techniques, common causes of distress, and strategies for addressing weather-related blow-ups. Participants will learn how to select the right repair approach...
Preservation treatments play a vital role in maximizing pavement lifespan. This presentation focuses on concrete pavement preservation strategies, including grinding techniques that improve ride quality, safety, and durability. Attendees will learn when and how to apply these methods to extend pavement...
This presentation will serve as a refresher/basic overview of the administration of federally funded construction projects. This presentation will discuss the FHWA Stewardship and Oversight on projects and the role you play in administering them. Items to be presented are review of controlling documents...
Construction inspection is fundamental to the delivery of state departments of transportation (DOT) highway construction projects ensuring that they meet or exceed the specified quality standards. This webinar will provide an introductory overview of current construction inspection practices as well...
Though we try very hard to reduce the need to negotiate everything, negotiation is still an integral part of the construction contract administration process. As a result, successful negotiations are a characteristic of a successful project. The objective of this course is to help you be a more successful...
Successful infrastructure projects begin long before construction ever starts. This presentation walks through the full lifecycle of project development - from initial surveying and data collection to design coordination, construction layout, staking, and final as-built verification. Participants will...
Successful infrastructure projects begin long before construction ever starts. This presentation walks through the full lifecycle of project development - from initial surveying and data collection to design coordination, construction layout, staking, and final as-built verification. Participants will...
Negotiation is a key tool used to resolve change orders on construction projects, but it can be frustrating and stressful. This presentation will walk you through successful strategies to use when you negotiate. These will include showing you how to set the right goals, how to prepare, how to structure...
On November 23, 2013, Dan Meers came within inches of losing his life while practicing a bungee jump and zip line stunt at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. What Dan anticipated being the thrill of a lifetime ended up being the spill of a lifetime. The stunt went terribly wrong and Dan...
Maintenance and preservation of our flexible pavements is essential to providing a quality roadway to the public. This presentation will discuss the identification of cracking, common causes for cracking, and best practices for sealing cracks. Unfortunately, sometimes the roadway gets away from us forcing...