Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council

AASHTO Highway Subcommittee on Construction 2001 Meeting
August 5-10, Wichita, Kansas

List of Briefing Papers (.doc, 54 kb). This presents the papers by title and point of contact only. The papers in their entirety can be downloaded below:

These Briefing Papers were compiled by Chris Newman of the Office of Asset Management in Washington D.C. with the assistance of many people. If you would like electronic copies of any of these briefing papers please contact the individuals listed below or contact Chris Newman at 202-366-9123, or email your request to christopher.newman@fhwa.dot.gov. Please be specific on which briefing paper number or numbers you are interested in getting a copy of. Thanks

AASHTO Briefing Papers

1. Fraud Awareness, Prevention - Suspension / Debarment (.doc, 33 kb)
   Mark Peters, OIG 202-366-0392
• Office of Inspector General, U.S. DOT - List of Regional Offices, Address, Phone etc. (.doc, 25 kb)
  Mark Peters, OIG 202-366-0392
2. FHWA / STA Policy on Stewardship & Oversight, June 22, 2001 Memo (.doc, 35 kb)
   Chris Newman, FHWA, 202-366-9123
3. FHWA 2000 Stewardship Task Force (.doc, 26 kb)
   Chris Newman, FHWA, 202-366-9123
4. DBE Program - An Overview of Changes (.doc, 25 kb)
   Peter Smith, FHWA 202-366-9287
5. NCHRP 20-24(12) Avoiding Delays in the Construction Phase of Highway Projects (.ppt, 60 kb)
   Ralph Ellis, University of Florida, 352-392-3730
• Briefing on NCHRP 20-24(12) (.doc, 35 kb)
6. AASHTO SOC Technology Implementation Group (.ppt, 72 kb)
   Byron Lord, FHWA, 202-366-1324
7. High Speed, High Quality, High Safety - Is it Possible? (.doc, 31 kb)
   Ted Ferragut, TDC Partners, 703-836-1671
• State of the Art in Design, Materials and Construction of Concrete Pavements (.doc, 23 kb)
  Dan Frentess, ACPA, 612-619-8399
• TRB A5T60 Special Task Force - Accelerating Opportunities for Innovation in the Highway Industry (.doc, 54 kb)
• TRB Committee A5T60 - Task Force on Accelerating Innovation in the Highway Industry (.doc, 29 kb)
8. Getting Density in the Field with Superpave Mixtures (.doc, 27 kb)
   Dave Newcomb, NAPA, 301-731-4748
9. Causes and Prevention of Bridge Deck Cracking (.doc, 25 kb)
   Mike Praul, FHWA, 207-622-8350 x11
10. Structures - High Performance Concrete (.doc, 22 kb)
    Tim Chojnacki, MoDOT, 573-751-1040
11. Pavements - High Performance Concrete (.doc, 22 kb)
    Tim Chojnacki, MoDOT, 573-751-1040
12. Future of Contracting (.doc, 23 kb)
    Dean Testa, Kansas DOT, 785-296-3576
13. Update on the National Partnership for Highway Quality (.doc, 62 kb)
    Bobby Templeton, NPHQ, 512-301-9899
14. Quality in Construction, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (.ppt, 6 mb)
    Scott Haislip, NRMCA, 219-922-8104
15. Applications of ISO 9001, Benefits to State Transportation Agencies (.doc, 21 kb)
    Derek Coppinger, National Quality Assurance, 978-635-9256
16. Quality Safety Culture in a DOT, Work Zone Safety - An Outline (.doc, 29 kb)
    Anker Winther, NJ DOT, 609-530-5523
17. Trns·Port SiteManager Update (.doc, 35 kb)
    Brad Parks, Info Tech, 770-261-8371
18. State of Construction Management Questionnaire (.ppt, 91 kb)
    Dexter Newman, KY DOT, 502-564-4780
• Briefing (.doc, 42 kb)
19. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in Construction (.doc, 30 kb)
    James Pol, FHWA, 202-366-4374
20. Inspector of the Future (.doc, 20 kb)
    Tucker Ferguson, PA DOT, 717-787-7894
21. NCHRP Projects of Interest to the AASHTO SOC (.doc, 34 kb)
    Crawford Jencks, TRB / NCHRP, 202-334-2379
22. NCHRP 10-58 "Construction Engineering & Management Research Program" (.doc, 25 kb)
    Jeff Russell, University of Wisconsin, 608-262-7244
23. Emerging Trends and Issues for the Engineering & Construction Industry, Powerpoint Presentation (ppt, 540 kb) and MS Word Briefing Paper (.doc, 64 kb)
    Cory Hessen, FMI, 303-377-4740
24. Recruiting and Image Building Initiatives (.doc, 29 kb)
    Amar Bhajandas, PA DOT, 717-787-6989
25. International Scanning Tour on Contract Administration, Executive Summary (.doc, 68 kb)
    Steve DeWitt, NC DOT, 919-733-2210
26. Highway Work Zone Safety Summit, Recommendations for a National Strategy (.doc, 31 kb)
    Brian Deery, AGC, 703-837-5319
27. Quality-Based Prequalification in Kentucky (.doc, 22 kb)
    Donn Hancher, University of Kentucky, 859-257-4857
28. TRB Status Report - Accelerating Innovation in the Highway Industry (.doc, 24 kb)
    Crawford Jencks, TRB / NCHRP, 202-334-2379
• ARTBA Report to AASHTO, SOC on Transportation Construction Funding Issues (.doc, 31 kb)
  Greg Smith, ARTBA, 202-289-4434

Briefing Papers Not Presented During the SOC Meeting

Contract Administration Task Force

29. Use of Warranties in the Federal-aid Highway Program (.doc, 39 kb)
    Jerry Yakowenko, FHWA, 202-366-1562
30. Innovative Contracting, Special Experimental Projects No. 14 (SEP- 14) (.doc, 45 kb)
    Jerry Yakowenko, FHWA, 202-366-1562
31. Overview of FHWA Value Engineering (VE) Program (.doc, 25 kb)
    Donald Jackson, FHWA, 202-366-4630
32. Fraud in Transportation, The Palumbo Brothers Fraud Case in Illinois (.doc, 33 kb)
    Kevin McLaury, FHWA, 217-492-4618
33. Inlet Steel / Contech Products Fraud Investigation Case in Louisiana (.doc, 28 kb)
    Bill Farr, FHWA, 225-757-7615
34. Dispute Review Boards (.doc, 52 kb)
    Jerry Yakowenko, FHWA, 202-366-1562
35. Best Practice Management Study of Six State DOTs (.doc, 25 kb)
    Trauner Consulting Services, 215-814-6400
36. FHWA Contract Administration Core Curriculum Course (.doc, 28 kb)
    Edwin Okonkwo, FHWA, 202-366-1558
37. Electronic Contracting Procedures in Highway Construction Industry (.doc, 33 kb)
    Jerry Yakowenko, FHWA, 202-366-1562
38. Site of Work US Department of Labor (USDOL) Final Rule (.doc, 26 kb)
    Jerry Yakowenko, FHWA, 202-366-1562
39. Status of FHWA Design-Build Rule Making (.doc, 28 kb)
    Jerry Yakowenko, FHWA, 202-366-1562
40. Innovative Contracting Conference - Draft Conference Agenda (.doc, 27 kb)
    Carolyn Goodman, VTRC, 804-293-1902
41. Utility Coordination in Construction (.doc, 23 kb)
    Paul Scott, FHWA, 202-366-4104
42. Status of Metric Conversion (91 kB Word) (.doc, 94 kb)
    Edwin Okonkwo, FHWA, 202-366-1558
43. Management of Major Projects (.doc, 27 kb)
    Carol Jacoby, FHWA, 202-366-1561
44. TRB Committee A5T60 - Task Force on Accelerating Innovation in the Highway Industry (.doc, 55 kb)
    Ted Ferragut, TDC Partners, NPHQ, 703-836-1671

Quality Task Force

45. Performance Related Specifications (.doc, 29 kb)
    Ken Jacoby, FHWA, 202-366-6503
46. Major Types of Transportation Construction Specifications (.doc, 100 kb)
    Greg Doyle, FHWA, 617-494-3279
47. Moving Ahead, The American Public Speaks on Roadways and Transportation in Communities (.doc, 31 kb)
    Ken Jacoby, FHWA, 202-366-6503
48. NCHRP Report 350 Hardware Compliance (.doc, 33 kb)
    Dick Powers, FHWA, 202-366-1320
49. Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TCCC) (.doc, 28 kb)
    Howe Crockett, FHWA, 360-696-7750 or Chris Newman, FHWA, 202-366-9123
50. Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TCCC) Work Plan 2001 (.doc, 37 kb)
    Howe Crockett, FHWA, 360-696-7750 or Chris Newman, FHWA, 202-366-9123
51. New Contractor Grading System - Florida DOT (.doc, 29 kb)
    Lewis Harper, FL DOT, 850-414-4143
52. Construction Quality Assessment Procedure - Florida DOT (.doc, 26 kb)
    Greg Xanders, FL DOT, 850-414-5203
53. Use of Contractor Test Results in The Acceptance Decision for Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Projects (.doc, 22 kb)
    Greg Schiess, FHWA, 850-942-9650 x3023
54. Quality Assurance Technical Panel - An Update of Activities (.doc, 28 kb)
    Ken Jacoby, FHWA, 202-366-6503

Computers Task Force

55. Coordinated Design and Implementation of Intelligent Transportation System Features (.doc, 23 kb)
    James Pol, FHWA, 202-366-4374

Pavements and Structures Task Force

56. The I-10 55 Hour Reconstruction- What We've Learned (.doc, 22 kb)
    Kristen Stahl, Caltrans, kristen_stahl@got.ca.gov
57. NCAT Test Track, Background, Purpose, Construction and Performance to Date (.doc, 31 kb)
    Ray Brown, Auburn University, 334-844-6228
58. National Geotechnical Inspector Certification Program (.doc, 23 kb)
    Peter Osborn, FHWA, 401-528-4550
59. Accommodation of Pedestrian and Bicyclist in Roadway Projects & The Application of ADA in Construction Zones (.doc, 24 kb)
    John Fegan, FHWA, 202-366-5007
60. Pavement Smoothness Initiative (.doc, 45 kb)
    Mark Swanlund, FHWA, 202-366-1323 or David Law, FHWA, 803-253-3886
61. Pavement Smoothness Redirection Efforts (.doc, 31 kb)
    Mark Swanlund, FHWA, 202-366-1323 or David Law, FHWA, 803-253-3886
62. Pavement Preservation International Scan (.doc, 32 kb)
    Tommy Beatty, FHWA, 202-366-1324 or Luis Rodriguez, FHWA, 404-562-3681
63. Recycling Activities (.doc, 31 kb)
    Jason Harrington, FHWA, 202-366-1579 or Gary Crawford, FHWA, 202-366-1286
64. Pavement Texture (Friction and Noise) (.doc, 27 kb)
    Mark Swanlund, FHWA, 202-366-1323
65. Construction of Pavement Subsurface Drainage Systems - Workshop (.doc, 24 kb)
    Bob Baumgardner, FHWA, 202-366-4612
66. Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Bridge Technology (.doc, 106 kb)
    Steve Toillion, FHWA, 785-267-7281
67. Grouted Tendons in Post-tensioned Bridges (.doc, 33 kb)
    Steve Ernst, FHWA, 202-366-4619
68. ROSAN, A Pavement Roughness Measurement Device (.doc, 23 kb)
    Laurin Lineman, FHWA, 703-404-6268
69. Contract Maintenance (.doc, 45 kb)
    Jim Sorenson, FHWA, 202-366-1333 or Lubin Quinones, FHWA, 405-605-6011
70. Hot-mix Asphalt Construction, NHI Course # 131032 - An Update (.doc, 30 kb)
    Chris Newman, NHI, 202-366-9123

Environmental Task Force

71. Environmental Mitigation Commitments - What are These Commitments and How Do We Ensure That They are Implemented? (.doc, 23 kb)
    Lamar Smith, FHWA, 202-366-8994
72. Design & Implementation of Erosion and Sediment Control, NHI Course # 134054 (.doc, 48 kb)
    Mila Plosky, NHI, 703-235-0527 or Chris Newman, 202-366-9123
73. Roadway Aesthetic Treatments Photo Album Workbook (.doc, 29 kb)
    Cal Frobig, FHWA, 360-696-7648 or Rich Barrows, FHWA, 360-696-7704
74. Erosion and Sediment: Final Rule Memo, September 2, 1994 (.doc, 24 kb)
    Chris Newman, FHWA, 202-366-9123

Miscellaneous

75. Construction Career Days - Youth, The Construction Industry and Partnerships of Volunteers (.doc, 33 kb)
    Humberto Martinez, FHWA, 817-978-3671
76. National Highway Institute Update (.doc, 37 kb)
    Chris Newman, NHI, 202-366-9123
77. FHWA Office of Asset Management, New Training Initiatives (.doc, 29 kb)
    Chris Newman, FHWA, 202-366-9123
78. Making Work Zones Work Better (.ppt, 440 kb)
    Shelley Row, FHWA, 202-366-8028
79. Work Zone Traffic Safety - Improved Transitions Memo, June 1, 2000 (.doc, 26 kb)
    Shelley Row, FHWA, 202-366-8028