construction

Ultra-High Performance Concrete Construction Checklist Now Available

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FHWA has published a checklist for the construction of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) connections for prefabricated bridge elements. The UHPC checklist provides guidance to bridge owners when developing their agency’s inspection procedures for the construction of UHPC connections. The checklist follows the flow of a project construction schedule, in phases of pre-award, preconstruction, prototype casting, … Read more Ultra-High Performance Concrete Construction Checklist Now Available

Caltrans Webinar on Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction for Local Agencies

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Join Caltrans for a webinar on “Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) for Local Agencies” on May 1, 2018 from 10am to 11:30am PST. ABC employs innovative design and construction methods in a safe and cost effective manner to reduce the number of on-site construction days and construction related impacts that occur when building, replacing, … Read more Caltrans Webinar on Application of Accelerated Bridge Construction for Local Agencies

Program Gives Contractors Larger Role

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Reviews Positive on Trial Construction Process Intended to Reduce Costs, Delays An alternative contracting method for Caltrans to bring construction projects in on time and within budget is continuing to show promise, according to the Department’s annual report on the Construction Manager/General Contract (CMGC) Pilot Program. …. Read More This article was published in the … Read more Program Gives Contractors Larger Role

Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements

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The Asphalt Institute is offering two 1-day classes on the Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements. In this class you will learn to produce high quality pavements using the basic principles of hot-mix asphalt pavement construction, and the inspector’s responsibilities at the various stages in the construction process. You will develop a general understanding of … Read more Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements

FHWA TechNotes on Bridge Construction Using Prefabricated Elements

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FHWA’s Bridge Engineering Research Team in the Office of Infrastructure Research has released two new TechNotes focused on bridge construction using prefabricated elements.  Prefabricated bridge elements are assembled then connected onsite during bridge construction, and these connections often include the use of field-cast grouts.    These two TechNotes (FHWA-HRT-16-080 and FHWA-HRT-16-081) provide insight into test methods, key … Read more FHWA TechNotes on Bridge Construction Using Prefabricated Elements

2015 Construction Contract Standards Webcast

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(A recording of this webcast can be found on the Caltrans Division of Construction Training page)   Join Caltrans for a webcast on the 2015 Construction Contract Standards on May 18, 2016 from 10am – 12pm PST. This webcast will include a presentation followed by questions and answers.  The presentation will cover: How do the … Read more 2015 Construction Contract Standards Webcast