United States Department of Transportation
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Materials Quality Management for Alternative Project Delivery
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2018-05-01
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TRIS Online Accession Number:01675643
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Edition:FINAL REPORT
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NTL Classification:NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Pavement Management and Performance
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Abstract:This research provides a synthesis of the state-of-the-art practices in quality management for highway construction projects delivered by the alternative delivery methods, especially design–build. A design–build project delivery system is a significant change from the traditional design–bid–build system. A large number of roles and responsibilities are transferred by the state DOT to the design–builder, the size of the project is usually much larger, the cost and funding mechanisms are much more elaborate, the personnel qualifications and requirements have to be carefully reviewed at each stage, and several stakeholders are involved in the project. In light of these changes, several challenges were identified. Best practices in handling the identified challenges for implementing a quality management plan for the alternative delivery environment are identified. Several important areas that can be considered for enhancing the state of the practice for quality management in the alternative delivery environment are as follows: (1) Organizational structure; (2) Acceptance approaches; (3) Selection criteria and quality management plan; (4) Working relationships with the FHWA; (5) Independent assurance methods; (6)Budgeting and cost mechanisms; (7) Quality assurance software programs; (8) Pay factor adjustment; (9)Non-conformance reports; (10) Responsible charge; (11) Risk-based approach; and (12) Independent engineer.
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