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A Publication of the Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) Steering Committee
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chairmanrsquos LetterWelcome to the Summer 2019 issue of Partners in Quality
Summer is a great season in Maryland we can enjoy a quick trip to the snowball stand a refreshing day at the pool or a scenic drive to the beach or the lake For many of us itrsquos also peak construction season as we take advantage of better weather to build the projects our colleagues have planned and designed across the state
The year began with the annual Maryland Quality Initiative Conference and Annual Awards held on January 30th and 31st at the Baltimore Convention Center which was a huge success The 2019 conference included the first-ever MBE Meet amp Greet Event and an Innovation Showcase These events were a great addition to our annual technical session presentations always popular engineering and pinewood derby challenges awesome interactive vendor exhibits and well-deserved recognition for outstanding transportation projects that benefit Marylanders
This yearrsquos conference broke records in terms of attendance and participation More than 1300 people attended sessions When you include more than 85 vendor booths and associated staff to run them our records show our 2019 conference at 1500 attendees strong With representatives from federal state and local agencies as well as contractors and material suppliers and the consultant engineering community we were able to discuss and address the future of quality transportation systems and many of the pertinent issues facing the transportation industry in Maryland Our focus this year was to ldquothink differentlyrdquo when it comes to solving current issues and challenges using innovative solutions
We want to use that momentum to encourage everyone in Marylandrsquos transportation industry to perform at a higher level in the next year as we will face new and interesting challenges when we begin fiscal year 2020 Our customers citizens and elected officials and our transportation industry leaders all have high expectations for our performance and the products and services we deliver for Maryland
SpringSummer 2020
STEERING COMMITTEETim Smith MdQI Co-Chairman MDOT SHA
Michael Sakata MdQI Co-Chairman MTBMA
SponsorsJoe Makar ACEC-MD
Ray Seipp ACPA Mid-Atlantic Mark DeLuca CEAM Howard CountyFrank Murphy City of Baltimore DOT
Breck Jeffers USDOT FHWA Marshall Klinefelter MD Asphalt Assoc
Paul Shank MDOT MAA Alex Ollerman MDOT MAA Steve Johnson MDOT MPA
Ramesh Ganachari MDOT MTA Tim Kerns MDOT MVAMHSO
Jim Harkness MDTA Tom Evans MRMCA
Subcommittee Co-Chairs
ConferenceRay Moravec WMA
Laurie Lawler MTBMA
Transportation Operations Corren Johnson MDOT SHA
Paul Goldbeck AMT
Training amp Recruitment Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Joe Makar WRA
Partnering Hilary Gonzales MDOT SHA
Mike Vied JB Fay Co
Project Development Laura Ridler MDOT SHA
Darrell Mobley SPS
Public Relations Fran Ward MDOT SHA
Joel Oppenheimer STV Inc
Safety Jim Harkness MDTA
Heather Henck RKampK
Utility Bill Jackson MDOT SHA
Patrick Hager RKampK
Awards Dana Knight KCI
Stephen Bucy MDOT SHA
Innovation Dave Coyne JMT
Aaron Jones MDOT SHA
Members Laurie Lawler MTBMA
Jo Ellen Sines M Luis Construction Anthony Bednarik Wagman
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Our responsibility as Co-Chairs is to help set the MdQI goals that will stretch us yet are achievable and then provide the resources we need to make them a reality I have already informed our MdQI Steering Committee that I will be expecting more of them this year and asked that they do the same for their subcommittees
We have several new members on our MdQI Steering Committee as our seasoned veterans have moved on to new adventures - making room for a new crop of talented intelligent team-first members to lead us into the future
Part of our vision for the future are MdQIrsquos annual industry outreach events such as the annual springtime Career Day to help us identify and educate students who may be interested in joining our industry and improving the quality of Marylandrsquos transportation network
Again we would like to thank and acknowledge the dedication of all the transportation stakeholders partners and sponsors for making every MdQI effort successful throughout the year If you have any suggestions or comments for improving the partnership between the public and private sector in the Maryland transportation industry please contact either Co-Chair as we are constantly implementing ways to improve our efforts Please visit our website for updates throughout the year wwwmdqiorg
Mike Sakata
Tim Smith PEMdQI Co-Chairman MDOT SHA Deputy AdministratorChief Engineer for Operationstsmith2shastatemdus
MdQI Co-ChairmanMTBMA Executive Directormsakatamtbmaorg
UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
CEAM Fall ConferenceSeptember 18thndash20th Ocean City Maryland
For more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) Annual meetings October 21-24 Portland Maine
For more info and to register httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
Maryland Concrete ConferenceMarch 10 2020Location TBD
SAVE THE DATE Join us for the 27th Annual Conference January 22nd amp 23rd 2020 at the Baltimore Convention Center
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The 26th annual Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) Conference held on January 30th and 31st 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center brought together local state and federal agencies as well as the consultant engineering community contractors and suppliers to discuss pertinent issues facing the transportation industry and how we may build quality transportation systems in the future
The two-day event featured remarks from keynote speakers technical session presentations and interactive vendor exhibits with a ldquoSand Sun and Cruising Funrdquo vendor theme Congratulations to JMT the winner of this yearrsquos vendor competition ndash they fully embraced the conference theme with the design of their booth and fun activities and giveaways
We broke a record with our attendance this year by having nearly 1500 total registrants and 85 vendors who showcased creativity in their displays and giveaways The vendor booths provided attendees with an interactive exhibit area and great networking opportunities
Throughout each day conference attendees toured the various vendor exhibits and engaged in networking among peers We would like to thank all sponsors and vendors for their continuous support of MdQI and making this one of the largest transportation quality conferences in the nation
We continue to have the support of the leaders of our sponsoring agencies including MDOT and the Transportation Business Units MDTA USDOT FHWA CEAM and Baltimore City DOT The collective efforts of these agencies and our association partners has allowed MdQI to continue to grow and better serve our customers in Maryland
This yearrsquos conference began with a brand new event MBE Meet amp Greet where minority and prime firms got the opportunity to meet and explore the possibilities of working together
Wednesday morning also included ldquoEthics ndash The Heart of the Engineering Professionrdquo given by Jim Johnson Jr from Wallace Montgomery amp Associates This session was simulcast in an overflow room and also offered on the evening of Day Two as this session is always in high demand
The welcome and conference overview was given by MdQI Co-Chair Tim Smith Michael Sakata MTBMArsquos new Executive Director introduced himself and shared his vision for transportation with regards to MTBMA and MdQI Lunch followed and included a Federal Highway Administration Awards Presentation
After lunch ten technical sessions were provided throughout the afternoon covering a variety of topics including eConstruction Work Zone Safety and Innovative Contracting Engineers turned out in large numbers to take advantage of the opportunity provided by these sessions to fulfill the professional engineerrsquos
26th Annual MdQI Conference Recap
Day 1January 30 2019
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licensing requirement for professional development hours and a new electronic sign-in processes for faster check-ins and easier tracking was used at this yearrsquos conference
Day One closed with the Pinewood Derby Race and a new Engineering Challenge Ping Pong Ball Launcher Day Two began with MdQI Co-Chair Dan Cheng recapping Day One activities and a preview of the events for Day Two Keynote speaker David C Bauer Executive Vice President of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association gave an engaging opening address
Lunch on Day Two premiered an Innovation Showcase highlighting innovative applications throughout the State including MDOT SHArsquos Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Program and work zone safety initiatives on MDTArsquos Canton Viaduct project as well as the winners of the Pinewood Derby Engineering Challenge and Vendor Exhibit
Day Two offered 15 technical sessions that covered a wide variety subjects as well as giving the MDOT Transportation Business Units and various MdQI sponsors the opportunity to share updates on their agencies and projects Sessions covered Innovation Procurement Public Involvement as well as technical sessions on the Purple Line P3 Concrete Pavement Design and Road Salt Management
The day closed with the Award of Excellence Banquet which featured remarks by Secretary of Transportation Pete Rahn followed by the presentation of Awards of Excellence Congratulations to all award recipients A complete list of the award recipients may be found on pages 8-12 of this newsletter and at the MdQI website wwwmdqiorg
We want to thank all the MdQI committee members attendees vendors Baltimore Convention Center staff and volunteers throughout the year for another successful MdQI Conference Thank you again to all the transportation stakeholders particularly the MdQI sponsors for making the biggest transportation industry event in Maryland a huge success We look forward to seeing you again at next yearrsquos conference
Planning for the 2020 MdQI 27th Anniversary Conference has already begun The remainder of 2019 will involve the continued examination of our current processes and how we may improve project delivery
If you have any suggestions or comments for the upcoming 2020 MdQI Conference please contact the Conference Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Ray Moravec rmoravecwallacemontogomerycom Laurie Lawler MTBMA lauriemtbmaorg
Please keep an eye out for updates throughout the year in future newsletters and on our website wwwmdqiorg
Day 2January 31 2019
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Congratulations to Dan Cheng on Retiring After 47 Years of Success in Transportation
During his 47-year career in civil engineering Dan played a major role in the development of public works infrastructure in Maryland Dan arrived at JMT in 1981 and rose to the top ranks of the company leading many of JMTrsquos transportation projects and serving on the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Dan was active in many professional societies including ACEC ASCE WTS COMTO and APWA
Dan was also one of the original members of MdQI and served 20 years as Co-Chair of the Project Development Subcommittee He also represented ACEC Maryland on the Steering Committee In 2005 Dan became Co-Chair for the MdQI Steering Committee representing the private sector in tandem with the MDOT SHA Deputy Administrator Chief Engineer representing the public sector MDQI became the longest continuously running State Quality Initiative in the United States
In 2018 during the 25th anniversary conference MDQI presented Dan with the Pierce J Flanigan III Award for his long dedication to the engineering community and to the continuing improvement of Maryland infrastructure Danrsquos successor as MdQI Co-Chair representing the private sector is Michael ldquoMikerdquo Sakata Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA) he made his official MdQI debut at the 2019 Conference
Doug Rose Moves to Charlotte NC Bids Farewell to MdQI Conference Subcommittee
MdQI says ldquogood luck and safe travelsrdquo to a long-time advocate of MdQI former MdQI Steering Committee Co-Chair and Conference Committee Co-Chair Doug Rose
Doug a Senior Vice President at JMT has recently relocated from his longtime home in Frederick MD to Charlotte NC so he and his wife can be near his daughter and three grandchildren Doug plans to continue overseeing construction management for JMTrsquos projects along the East Coast during the next several years Doug also hopes to return to Maryland for future MdQI conferences ndash strictly as an attendee (perhaps Doug can finally compete in the annual Rose Cup Derby that bears his name)
Dougrsquos time with MdQI began in 1993 while serving as a Team Leader on the original Steering Committee working on the ContractorConsultantSHA evaluation process He remembers the first conference which took place in Hunt Valley in January 1994 and had 250 attendees which was considered a large crowd at the time He became the Chair of the Steering Committee in 1995 until his retirement from MDOT SHA at the end of 2008
Doug was the recipient of the Pierce J Flanigan III Award in 2013 and the subcommittee all agree that his leadership mentoring and friendship are what has made MdQI the longest running quality initiative in the country His efforts and achievements in the industry not only show in Maryland but also in all the other states in which he has provided guidance as part of spreading the word as part of the National Partnership for Highway Quality and other organizations Ray Moravec with Wallace Montgomery amp Associates will be taking over Dougrsquos role as Conference Committee Co-Chair
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Shelly Baquol Retires from MTBMA and Many Years of MdQI Service
Earlier this year Shelly retired from her role as the Director of Member Services at MTBMA Shelly had been employed with MTBMA for over 20 years as the Director of Member Services
MTBMA holds an average of 15 events per year all which were under her management Throughout her career she planned and managed approximately 200 events ranging from 50 attendees upwards of 1400 including the MdQI annual conference Shelly excelled in her role because she loved working with and meeting new people and she could always be found with a smile on her face
Shelly also worked directly with MTBMA members making sure that firmscompanies were taking advantage of all the opportunities to promote their work and succeed in the industry She coordinated all of MTBMArsquos publications including the Membership and Industry Guide that went to print each year and the bi-annual editions of Infrastructure MD magazine a platform for reaching out to the industry as a whole and to the government officials who are charged with funding transportation infrastructure
Shelly was devoted to her position at MTBMA to the members to the MdQI conference and to the industry as a whole She thoroughly enjoyed working for the association and contributing her knowledge experience and history She was awarded the Pierce J Flanigan III award at this yearrsquos conference for her many years of commitment and dedicated service to both the industry role and MdQI
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MdQI Engineering Challenge 2019 - Ping Pong Ball CannonThis year the challenge was to build a cannon using cardboard cardboard tubes duct tape and rubber bands The cannon had to launch a ping pong ball and land it as close as possible to the center of three targets placed 20rsquo 30rsquo and 40rsquo from a line that the cannon had to be behind Each team was given six attempts to land a ping pong ball as close as possible to the targets Each team had to record at least one score for each target in their six attempts Judges measured the offset distance from the landing point to the target selected by the team and recorded that score The team with the lowest total when their three offset distances were added together was the winner
Twenty five teams from 22 firms (Century EBA iDesign JMT KCI Marine Solutions McCormick Taylor MDOT SHA ndash Bridge MDOT SHA D-6 MDOT SHA D-5 MDOT SHA ndash Construction MDOT SHA ndash Chief Engineerrsquos Office MDQIPartnering Subcommittee OrsquoConnell Lawrence PRIME RKampK Schnabel SuYash Wallace Montgomery WhitmanRequardt Whitney Bailey Cox amp Magnani and WSP) entered the contest
Century Engineering turned out to have a low total of only 14rdquo (1rdquo on the 20rsquo target 3rdquo on the 30rsquo target and 10rdquo on the 40rsquo target) The Century cannon utilized a rubber band driven piston inside a cylinder that forced air into the cannon barrel to propel their ping pong ball like an internal combustion engine on the exhaust cycle Another interesting innovation used by a team was to compensate for their cannonrsquos inaccuracy on the 20rsquo target by moving ten feet back behind the line so that their cannon acted like it was shooting at a 30rsquo target Centuryrsquos early posting of a low score negated the need to measure shots that were more than 14rdquo off the target as no score on the other two targets could be added to create a sum less than 14rdquo If you couldnrsquot win then there was no need to measurerecord your score This added efficiency allowed the contest to be completed in an hour
What we learned from this competition was that providing answers to questions before the competition has the effect of restricting innovation We concluded the best way to promote innovation was to eliminate the opportunity for contestants to ask for further definitionclarification regarding the Engineering Challenge by waiting until the day of the competition to announce the mission This will certainly be a change from past experiences only time will tell if itrsquos a positive or negative innovation
Winning team Century and their cannon
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
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On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
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MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
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NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
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Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
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County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
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Our responsibility as Co-Chairs is to help set the MdQI goals that will stretch us yet are achievable and then provide the resources we need to make them a reality I have already informed our MdQI Steering Committee that I will be expecting more of them this year and asked that they do the same for their subcommittees
We have several new members on our MdQI Steering Committee as our seasoned veterans have moved on to new adventures - making room for a new crop of talented intelligent team-first members to lead us into the future
Part of our vision for the future are MdQIrsquos annual industry outreach events such as the annual springtime Career Day to help us identify and educate students who may be interested in joining our industry and improving the quality of Marylandrsquos transportation network
Again we would like to thank and acknowledge the dedication of all the transportation stakeholders partners and sponsors for making every MdQI effort successful throughout the year If you have any suggestions or comments for improving the partnership between the public and private sector in the Maryland transportation industry please contact either Co-Chair as we are constantly implementing ways to improve our efforts Please visit our website for updates throughout the year wwwmdqiorg
Mike Sakata
Tim Smith PEMdQI Co-Chairman MDOT SHA Deputy AdministratorChief Engineer for Operationstsmith2shastatemdus
MdQI Co-ChairmanMTBMA Executive Directormsakatamtbmaorg
UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
CEAM Fall ConferenceSeptember 18thndash20th Ocean City Maryland
For more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) Annual meetings October 21-24 Portland Maine
For more info and to register httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
Maryland Concrete ConferenceMarch 10 2020Location TBD
SAVE THE DATE Join us for the 27th Annual Conference January 22nd amp 23rd 2020 at the Baltimore Convention Center
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The 26th annual Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) Conference held on January 30th and 31st 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center brought together local state and federal agencies as well as the consultant engineering community contractors and suppliers to discuss pertinent issues facing the transportation industry and how we may build quality transportation systems in the future
The two-day event featured remarks from keynote speakers technical session presentations and interactive vendor exhibits with a ldquoSand Sun and Cruising Funrdquo vendor theme Congratulations to JMT the winner of this yearrsquos vendor competition ndash they fully embraced the conference theme with the design of their booth and fun activities and giveaways
We broke a record with our attendance this year by having nearly 1500 total registrants and 85 vendors who showcased creativity in their displays and giveaways The vendor booths provided attendees with an interactive exhibit area and great networking opportunities
Throughout each day conference attendees toured the various vendor exhibits and engaged in networking among peers We would like to thank all sponsors and vendors for their continuous support of MdQI and making this one of the largest transportation quality conferences in the nation
We continue to have the support of the leaders of our sponsoring agencies including MDOT and the Transportation Business Units MDTA USDOT FHWA CEAM and Baltimore City DOT The collective efforts of these agencies and our association partners has allowed MdQI to continue to grow and better serve our customers in Maryland
This yearrsquos conference began with a brand new event MBE Meet amp Greet where minority and prime firms got the opportunity to meet and explore the possibilities of working together
Wednesday morning also included ldquoEthics ndash The Heart of the Engineering Professionrdquo given by Jim Johnson Jr from Wallace Montgomery amp Associates This session was simulcast in an overflow room and also offered on the evening of Day Two as this session is always in high demand
The welcome and conference overview was given by MdQI Co-Chair Tim Smith Michael Sakata MTBMArsquos new Executive Director introduced himself and shared his vision for transportation with regards to MTBMA and MdQI Lunch followed and included a Federal Highway Administration Awards Presentation
After lunch ten technical sessions were provided throughout the afternoon covering a variety of topics including eConstruction Work Zone Safety and Innovative Contracting Engineers turned out in large numbers to take advantage of the opportunity provided by these sessions to fulfill the professional engineerrsquos
26th Annual MdQI Conference Recap
Day 1January 30 2019
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licensing requirement for professional development hours and a new electronic sign-in processes for faster check-ins and easier tracking was used at this yearrsquos conference
Day One closed with the Pinewood Derby Race and a new Engineering Challenge Ping Pong Ball Launcher Day Two began with MdQI Co-Chair Dan Cheng recapping Day One activities and a preview of the events for Day Two Keynote speaker David C Bauer Executive Vice President of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association gave an engaging opening address
Lunch on Day Two premiered an Innovation Showcase highlighting innovative applications throughout the State including MDOT SHArsquos Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Program and work zone safety initiatives on MDTArsquos Canton Viaduct project as well as the winners of the Pinewood Derby Engineering Challenge and Vendor Exhibit
Day Two offered 15 technical sessions that covered a wide variety subjects as well as giving the MDOT Transportation Business Units and various MdQI sponsors the opportunity to share updates on their agencies and projects Sessions covered Innovation Procurement Public Involvement as well as technical sessions on the Purple Line P3 Concrete Pavement Design and Road Salt Management
The day closed with the Award of Excellence Banquet which featured remarks by Secretary of Transportation Pete Rahn followed by the presentation of Awards of Excellence Congratulations to all award recipients A complete list of the award recipients may be found on pages 8-12 of this newsletter and at the MdQI website wwwmdqiorg
We want to thank all the MdQI committee members attendees vendors Baltimore Convention Center staff and volunteers throughout the year for another successful MdQI Conference Thank you again to all the transportation stakeholders particularly the MdQI sponsors for making the biggest transportation industry event in Maryland a huge success We look forward to seeing you again at next yearrsquos conference
Planning for the 2020 MdQI 27th Anniversary Conference has already begun The remainder of 2019 will involve the continued examination of our current processes and how we may improve project delivery
If you have any suggestions or comments for the upcoming 2020 MdQI Conference please contact the Conference Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Ray Moravec rmoravecwallacemontogomerycom Laurie Lawler MTBMA lauriemtbmaorg
Please keep an eye out for updates throughout the year in future newsletters and on our website wwwmdqiorg
Day 2January 31 2019
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Congratulations to Dan Cheng on Retiring After 47 Years of Success in Transportation
During his 47-year career in civil engineering Dan played a major role in the development of public works infrastructure in Maryland Dan arrived at JMT in 1981 and rose to the top ranks of the company leading many of JMTrsquos transportation projects and serving on the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Dan was active in many professional societies including ACEC ASCE WTS COMTO and APWA
Dan was also one of the original members of MdQI and served 20 years as Co-Chair of the Project Development Subcommittee He also represented ACEC Maryland on the Steering Committee In 2005 Dan became Co-Chair for the MdQI Steering Committee representing the private sector in tandem with the MDOT SHA Deputy Administrator Chief Engineer representing the public sector MDQI became the longest continuously running State Quality Initiative in the United States
In 2018 during the 25th anniversary conference MDQI presented Dan with the Pierce J Flanigan III Award for his long dedication to the engineering community and to the continuing improvement of Maryland infrastructure Danrsquos successor as MdQI Co-Chair representing the private sector is Michael ldquoMikerdquo Sakata Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA) he made his official MdQI debut at the 2019 Conference
Doug Rose Moves to Charlotte NC Bids Farewell to MdQI Conference Subcommittee
MdQI says ldquogood luck and safe travelsrdquo to a long-time advocate of MdQI former MdQI Steering Committee Co-Chair and Conference Committee Co-Chair Doug Rose
Doug a Senior Vice President at JMT has recently relocated from his longtime home in Frederick MD to Charlotte NC so he and his wife can be near his daughter and three grandchildren Doug plans to continue overseeing construction management for JMTrsquos projects along the East Coast during the next several years Doug also hopes to return to Maryland for future MdQI conferences ndash strictly as an attendee (perhaps Doug can finally compete in the annual Rose Cup Derby that bears his name)
Dougrsquos time with MdQI began in 1993 while serving as a Team Leader on the original Steering Committee working on the ContractorConsultantSHA evaluation process He remembers the first conference which took place in Hunt Valley in January 1994 and had 250 attendees which was considered a large crowd at the time He became the Chair of the Steering Committee in 1995 until his retirement from MDOT SHA at the end of 2008
Doug was the recipient of the Pierce J Flanigan III Award in 2013 and the subcommittee all agree that his leadership mentoring and friendship are what has made MdQI the longest running quality initiative in the country His efforts and achievements in the industry not only show in Maryland but also in all the other states in which he has provided guidance as part of spreading the word as part of the National Partnership for Highway Quality and other organizations Ray Moravec with Wallace Montgomery amp Associates will be taking over Dougrsquos role as Conference Committee Co-Chair
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Shelly Baquol Retires from MTBMA and Many Years of MdQI Service
Earlier this year Shelly retired from her role as the Director of Member Services at MTBMA Shelly had been employed with MTBMA for over 20 years as the Director of Member Services
MTBMA holds an average of 15 events per year all which were under her management Throughout her career she planned and managed approximately 200 events ranging from 50 attendees upwards of 1400 including the MdQI annual conference Shelly excelled in her role because she loved working with and meeting new people and she could always be found with a smile on her face
Shelly also worked directly with MTBMA members making sure that firmscompanies were taking advantage of all the opportunities to promote their work and succeed in the industry She coordinated all of MTBMArsquos publications including the Membership and Industry Guide that went to print each year and the bi-annual editions of Infrastructure MD magazine a platform for reaching out to the industry as a whole and to the government officials who are charged with funding transportation infrastructure
Shelly was devoted to her position at MTBMA to the members to the MdQI conference and to the industry as a whole She thoroughly enjoyed working for the association and contributing her knowledge experience and history She was awarded the Pierce J Flanigan III award at this yearrsquos conference for her many years of commitment and dedicated service to both the industry role and MdQI
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MdQI Engineering Challenge 2019 - Ping Pong Ball CannonThis year the challenge was to build a cannon using cardboard cardboard tubes duct tape and rubber bands The cannon had to launch a ping pong ball and land it as close as possible to the center of three targets placed 20rsquo 30rsquo and 40rsquo from a line that the cannon had to be behind Each team was given six attempts to land a ping pong ball as close as possible to the targets Each team had to record at least one score for each target in their six attempts Judges measured the offset distance from the landing point to the target selected by the team and recorded that score The team with the lowest total when their three offset distances were added together was the winner
Twenty five teams from 22 firms (Century EBA iDesign JMT KCI Marine Solutions McCormick Taylor MDOT SHA ndash Bridge MDOT SHA D-6 MDOT SHA D-5 MDOT SHA ndash Construction MDOT SHA ndash Chief Engineerrsquos Office MDQIPartnering Subcommittee OrsquoConnell Lawrence PRIME RKampK Schnabel SuYash Wallace Montgomery WhitmanRequardt Whitney Bailey Cox amp Magnani and WSP) entered the contest
Century Engineering turned out to have a low total of only 14rdquo (1rdquo on the 20rsquo target 3rdquo on the 30rsquo target and 10rdquo on the 40rsquo target) The Century cannon utilized a rubber band driven piston inside a cylinder that forced air into the cannon barrel to propel their ping pong ball like an internal combustion engine on the exhaust cycle Another interesting innovation used by a team was to compensate for their cannonrsquos inaccuracy on the 20rsquo target by moving ten feet back behind the line so that their cannon acted like it was shooting at a 30rsquo target Centuryrsquos early posting of a low score negated the need to measure shots that were more than 14rdquo off the target as no score on the other two targets could be added to create a sum less than 14rdquo If you couldnrsquot win then there was no need to measurerecord your score This added efficiency allowed the contest to be completed in an hour
What we learned from this competition was that providing answers to questions before the competition has the effect of restricting innovation We concluded the best way to promote innovation was to eliminate the opportunity for contestants to ask for further definitionclarification regarding the Engineering Challenge by waiting until the day of the competition to announce the mission This will certainly be a change from past experiences only time will tell if itrsquos a positive or negative innovation
Winning team Century and their cannon
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
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On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
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MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
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NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
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Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
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County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
The 26th annual Maryland Quality Initiative (MdQI) Conference held on January 30th and 31st 2019 at the Baltimore Convention Center brought together local state and federal agencies as well as the consultant engineering community contractors and suppliers to discuss pertinent issues facing the transportation industry and how we may build quality transportation systems in the future
The two-day event featured remarks from keynote speakers technical session presentations and interactive vendor exhibits with a ldquoSand Sun and Cruising Funrdquo vendor theme Congratulations to JMT the winner of this yearrsquos vendor competition ndash they fully embraced the conference theme with the design of their booth and fun activities and giveaways
We broke a record with our attendance this year by having nearly 1500 total registrants and 85 vendors who showcased creativity in their displays and giveaways The vendor booths provided attendees with an interactive exhibit area and great networking opportunities
Throughout each day conference attendees toured the various vendor exhibits and engaged in networking among peers We would like to thank all sponsors and vendors for their continuous support of MdQI and making this one of the largest transportation quality conferences in the nation
We continue to have the support of the leaders of our sponsoring agencies including MDOT and the Transportation Business Units MDTA USDOT FHWA CEAM and Baltimore City DOT The collective efforts of these agencies and our association partners has allowed MdQI to continue to grow and better serve our customers in Maryland
This yearrsquos conference began with a brand new event MBE Meet amp Greet where minority and prime firms got the opportunity to meet and explore the possibilities of working together
Wednesday morning also included ldquoEthics ndash The Heart of the Engineering Professionrdquo given by Jim Johnson Jr from Wallace Montgomery amp Associates This session was simulcast in an overflow room and also offered on the evening of Day Two as this session is always in high demand
The welcome and conference overview was given by MdQI Co-Chair Tim Smith Michael Sakata MTBMArsquos new Executive Director introduced himself and shared his vision for transportation with regards to MTBMA and MdQI Lunch followed and included a Federal Highway Administration Awards Presentation
After lunch ten technical sessions were provided throughout the afternoon covering a variety of topics including eConstruction Work Zone Safety and Innovative Contracting Engineers turned out in large numbers to take advantage of the opportunity provided by these sessions to fulfill the professional engineerrsquos
26th Annual MdQI Conference Recap
Day 1January 30 2019
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licensing requirement for professional development hours and a new electronic sign-in processes for faster check-ins and easier tracking was used at this yearrsquos conference
Day One closed with the Pinewood Derby Race and a new Engineering Challenge Ping Pong Ball Launcher Day Two began with MdQI Co-Chair Dan Cheng recapping Day One activities and a preview of the events for Day Two Keynote speaker David C Bauer Executive Vice President of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association gave an engaging opening address
Lunch on Day Two premiered an Innovation Showcase highlighting innovative applications throughout the State including MDOT SHArsquos Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Program and work zone safety initiatives on MDTArsquos Canton Viaduct project as well as the winners of the Pinewood Derby Engineering Challenge and Vendor Exhibit
Day Two offered 15 technical sessions that covered a wide variety subjects as well as giving the MDOT Transportation Business Units and various MdQI sponsors the opportunity to share updates on their agencies and projects Sessions covered Innovation Procurement Public Involvement as well as technical sessions on the Purple Line P3 Concrete Pavement Design and Road Salt Management
The day closed with the Award of Excellence Banquet which featured remarks by Secretary of Transportation Pete Rahn followed by the presentation of Awards of Excellence Congratulations to all award recipients A complete list of the award recipients may be found on pages 8-12 of this newsletter and at the MdQI website wwwmdqiorg
We want to thank all the MdQI committee members attendees vendors Baltimore Convention Center staff and volunteers throughout the year for another successful MdQI Conference Thank you again to all the transportation stakeholders particularly the MdQI sponsors for making the biggest transportation industry event in Maryland a huge success We look forward to seeing you again at next yearrsquos conference
Planning for the 2020 MdQI 27th Anniversary Conference has already begun The remainder of 2019 will involve the continued examination of our current processes and how we may improve project delivery
If you have any suggestions or comments for the upcoming 2020 MdQI Conference please contact the Conference Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Ray Moravec rmoravecwallacemontogomerycom Laurie Lawler MTBMA lauriemtbmaorg
Please keep an eye out for updates throughout the year in future newsletters and on our website wwwmdqiorg
Day 2January 31 2019
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Congratulations to Dan Cheng on Retiring After 47 Years of Success in Transportation
During his 47-year career in civil engineering Dan played a major role in the development of public works infrastructure in Maryland Dan arrived at JMT in 1981 and rose to the top ranks of the company leading many of JMTrsquos transportation projects and serving on the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Dan was active in many professional societies including ACEC ASCE WTS COMTO and APWA
Dan was also one of the original members of MdQI and served 20 years as Co-Chair of the Project Development Subcommittee He also represented ACEC Maryland on the Steering Committee In 2005 Dan became Co-Chair for the MdQI Steering Committee representing the private sector in tandem with the MDOT SHA Deputy Administrator Chief Engineer representing the public sector MDQI became the longest continuously running State Quality Initiative in the United States
In 2018 during the 25th anniversary conference MDQI presented Dan with the Pierce J Flanigan III Award for his long dedication to the engineering community and to the continuing improvement of Maryland infrastructure Danrsquos successor as MdQI Co-Chair representing the private sector is Michael ldquoMikerdquo Sakata Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA) he made his official MdQI debut at the 2019 Conference
Doug Rose Moves to Charlotte NC Bids Farewell to MdQI Conference Subcommittee
MdQI says ldquogood luck and safe travelsrdquo to a long-time advocate of MdQI former MdQI Steering Committee Co-Chair and Conference Committee Co-Chair Doug Rose
Doug a Senior Vice President at JMT has recently relocated from his longtime home in Frederick MD to Charlotte NC so he and his wife can be near his daughter and three grandchildren Doug plans to continue overseeing construction management for JMTrsquos projects along the East Coast during the next several years Doug also hopes to return to Maryland for future MdQI conferences ndash strictly as an attendee (perhaps Doug can finally compete in the annual Rose Cup Derby that bears his name)
Dougrsquos time with MdQI began in 1993 while serving as a Team Leader on the original Steering Committee working on the ContractorConsultantSHA evaluation process He remembers the first conference which took place in Hunt Valley in January 1994 and had 250 attendees which was considered a large crowd at the time He became the Chair of the Steering Committee in 1995 until his retirement from MDOT SHA at the end of 2008
Doug was the recipient of the Pierce J Flanigan III Award in 2013 and the subcommittee all agree that his leadership mentoring and friendship are what has made MdQI the longest running quality initiative in the country His efforts and achievements in the industry not only show in Maryland but also in all the other states in which he has provided guidance as part of spreading the word as part of the National Partnership for Highway Quality and other organizations Ray Moravec with Wallace Montgomery amp Associates will be taking over Dougrsquos role as Conference Committee Co-Chair
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Shelly Baquol Retires from MTBMA and Many Years of MdQI Service
Earlier this year Shelly retired from her role as the Director of Member Services at MTBMA Shelly had been employed with MTBMA for over 20 years as the Director of Member Services
MTBMA holds an average of 15 events per year all which were under her management Throughout her career she planned and managed approximately 200 events ranging from 50 attendees upwards of 1400 including the MdQI annual conference Shelly excelled in her role because she loved working with and meeting new people and she could always be found with a smile on her face
Shelly also worked directly with MTBMA members making sure that firmscompanies were taking advantage of all the opportunities to promote their work and succeed in the industry She coordinated all of MTBMArsquos publications including the Membership and Industry Guide that went to print each year and the bi-annual editions of Infrastructure MD magazine a platform for reaching out to the industry as a whole and to the government officials who are charged with funding transportation infrastructure
Shelly was devoted to her position at MTBMA to the members to the MdQI conference and to the industry as a whole She thoroughly enjoyed working for the association and contributing her knowledge experience and history She was awarded the Pierce J Flanigan III award at this yearrsquos conference for her many years of commitment and dedicated service to both the industry role and MdQI
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MdQI Engineering Challenge 2019 - Ping Pong Ball CannonThis year the challenge was to build a cannon using cardboard cardboard tubes duct tape and rubber bands The cannon had to launch a ping pong ball and land it as close as possible to the center of three targets placed 20rsquo 30rsquo and 40rsquo from a line that the cannon had to be behind Each team was given six attempts to land a ping pong ball as close as possible to the targets Each team had to record at least one score for each target in their six attempts Judges measured the offset distance from the landing point to the target selected by the team and recorded that score The team with the lowest total when their three offset distances were added together was the winner
Twenty five teams from 22 firms (Century EBA iDesign JMT KCI Marine Solutions McCormick Taylor MDOT SHA ndash Bridge MDOT SHA D-6 MDOT SHA D-5 MDOT SHA ndash Construction MDOT SHA ndash Chief Engineerrsquos Office MDQIPartnering Subcommittee OrsquoConnell Lawrence PRIME RKampK Schnabel SuYash Wallace Montgomery WhitmanRequardt Whitney Bailey Cox amp Magnani and WSP) entered the contest
Century Engineering turned out to have a low total of only 14rdquo (1rdquo on the 20rsquo target 3rdquo on the 30rsquo target and 10rdquo on the 40rsquo target) The Century cannon utilized a rubber band driven piston inside a cylinder that forced air into the cannon barrel to propel their ping pong ball like an internal combustion engine on the exhaust cycle Another interesting innovation used by a team was to compensate for their cannonrsquos inaccuracy on the 20rsquo target by moving ten feet back behind the line so that their cannon acted like it was shooting at a 30rsquo target Centuryrsquos early posting of a low score negated the need to measure shots that were more than 14rdquo off the target as no score on the other two targets could be added to create a sum less than 14rdquo If you couldnrsquot win then there was no need to measurerecord your score This added efficiency allowed the contest to be completed in an hour
What we learned from this competition was that providing answers to questions before the competition has the effect of restricting innovation We concluded the best way to promote innovation was to eliminate the opportunity for contestants to ask for further definitionclarification regarding the Engineering Challenge by waiting until the day of the competition to announce the mission This will certainly be a change from past experiences only time will tell if itrsquos a positive or negative innovation
Winning team Century and their cannon
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
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On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
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MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
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NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
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Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
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County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
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licensing requirement for professional development hours and a new electronic sign-in processes for faster check-ins and easier tracking was used at this yearrsquos conference
Day One closed with the Pinewood Derby Race and a new Engineering Challenge Ping Pong Ball Launcher Day Two began with MdQI Co-Chair Dan Cheng recapping Day One activities and a preview of the events for Day Two Keynote speaker David C Bauer Executive Vice President of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association gave an engaging opening address
Lunch on Day Two premiered an Innovation Showcase highlighting innovative applications throughout the State including MDOT SHArsquos Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Program and work zone safety initiatives on MDTArsquos Canton Viaduct project as well as the winners of the Pinewood Derby Engineering Challenge and Vendor Exhibit
Day Two offered 15 technical sessions that covered a wide variety subjects as well as giving the MDOT Transportation Business Units and various MdQI sponsors the opportunity to share updates on their agencies and projects Sessions covered Innovation Procurement Public Involvement as well as technical sessions on the Purple Line P3 Concrete Pavement Design and Road Salt Management
The day closed with the Award of Excellence Banquet which featured remarks by Secretary of Transportation Pete Rahn followed by the presentation of Awards of Excellence Congratulations to all award recipients A complete list of the award recipients may be found on pages 8-12 of this newsletter and at the MdQI website wwwmdqiorg
We want to thank all the MdQI committee members attendees vendors Baltimore Convention Center staff and volunteers throughout the year for another successful MdQI Conference Thank you again to all the transportation stakeholders particularly the MdQI sponsors for making the biggest transportation industry event in Maryland a huge success We look forward to seeing you again at next yearrsquos conference
Planning for the 2020 MdQI 27th Anniversary Conference has already begun The remainder of 2019 will involve the continued examination of our current processes and how we may improve project delivery
If you have any suggestions or comments for the upcoming 2020 MdQI Conference please contact the Conference Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Ray Moravec rmoravecwallacemontogomerycom Laurie Lawler MTBMA lauriemtbmaorg
Please keep an eye out for updates throughout the year in future newsletters and on our website wwwmdqiorg
Day 2January 31 2019
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Congratulations to Dan Cheng on Retiring After 47 Years of Success in Transportation
During his 47-year career in civil engineering Dan played a major role in the development of public works infrastructure in Maryland Dan arrived at JMT in 1981 and rose to the top ranks of the company leading many of JMTrsquos transportation projects and serving on the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Dan was active in many professional societies including ACEC ASCE WTS COMTO and APWA
Dan was also one of the original members of MdQI and served 20 years as Co-Chair of the Project Development Subcommittee He also represented ACEC Maryland on the Steering Committee In 2005 Dan became Co-Chair for the MdQI Steering Committee representing the private sector in tandem with the MDOT SHA Deputy Administrator Chief Engineer representing the public sector MDQI became the longest continuously running State Quality Initiative in the United States
In 2018 during the 25th anniversary conference MDQI presented Dan with the Pierce J Flanigan III Award for his long dedication to the engineering community and to the continuing improvement of Maryland infrastructure Danrsquos successor as MdQI Co-Chair representing the private sector is Michael ldquoMikerdquo Sakata Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA) he made his official MdQI debut at the 2019 Conference
Doug Rose Moves to Charlotte NC Bids Farewell to MdQI Conference Subcommittee
MdQI says ldquogood luck and safe travelsrdquo to a long-time advocate of MdQI former MdQI Steering Committee Co-Chair and Conference Committee Co-Chair Doug Rose
Doug a Senior Vice President at JMT has recently relocated from his longtime home in Frederick MD to Charlotte NC so he and his wife can be near his daughter and three grandchildren Doug plans to continue overseeing construction management for JMTrsquos projects along the East Coast during the next several years Doug also hopes to return to Maryland for future MdQI conferences ndash strictly as an attendee (perhaps Doug can finally compete in the annual Rose Cup Derby that bears his name)
Dougrsquos time with MdQI began in 1993 while serving as a Team Leader on the original Steering Committee working on the ContractorConsultantSHA evaluation process He remembers the first conference which took place in Hunt Valley in January 1994 and had 250 attendees which was considered a large crowd at the time He became the Chair of the Steering Committee in 1995 until his retirement from MDOT SHA at the end of 2008
Doug was the recipient of the Pierce J Flanigan III Award in 2013 and the subcommittee all agree that his leadership mentoring and friendship are what has made MdQI the longest running quality initiative in the country His efforts and achievements in the industry not only show in Maryland but also in all the other states in which he has provided guidance as part of spreading the word as part of the National Partnership for Highway Quality and other organizations Ray Moravec with Wallace Montgomery amp Associates will be taking over Dougrsquos role as Conference Committee Co-Chair
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Shelly Baquol Retires from MTBMA and Many Years of MdQI Service
Earlier this year Shelly retired from her role as the Director of Member Services at MTBMA Shelly had been employed with MTBMA for over 20 years as the Director of Member Services
MTBMA holds an average of 15 events per year all which were under her management Throughout her career she planned and managed approximately 200 events ranging from 50 attendees upwards of 1400 including the MdQI annual conference Shelly excelled in her role because she loved working with and meeting new people and she could always be found with a smile on her face
Shelly also worked directly with MTBMA members making sure that firmscompanies were taking advantage of all the opportunities to promote their work and succeed in the industry She coordinated all of MTBMArsquos publications including the Membership and Industry Guide that went to print each year and the bi-annual editions of Infrastructure MD magazine a platform for reaching out to the industry as a whole and to the government officials who are charged with funding transportation infrastructure
Shelly was devoted to her position at MTBMA to the members to the MdQI conference and to the industry as a whole She thoroughly enjoyed working for the association and contributing her knowledge experience and history She was awarded the Pierce J Flanigan III award at this yearrsquos conference for her many years of commitment and dedicated service to both the industry role and MdQI
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Engineering Challenge 2019 - Ping Pong Ball CannonThis year the challenge was to build a cannon using cardboard cardboard tubes duct tape and rubber bands The cannon had to launch a ping pong ball and land it as close as possible to the center of three targets placed 20rsquo 30rsquo and 40rsquo from a line that the cannon had to be behind Each team was given six attempts to land a ping pong ball as close as possible to the targets Each team had to record at least one score for each target in their six attempts Judges measured the offset distance from the landing point to the target selected by the team and recorded that score The team with the lowest total when their three offset distances were added together was the winner
Twenty five teams from 22 firms (Century EBA iDesign JMT KCI Marine Solutions McCormick Taylor MDOT SHA ndash Bridge MDOT SHA D-6 MDOT SHA D-5 MDOT SHA ndash Construction MDOT SHA ndash Chief Engineerrsquos Office MDQIPartnering Subcommittee OrsquoConnell Lawrence PRIME RKampK Schnabel SuYash Wallace Montgomery WhitmanRequardt Whitney Bailey Cox amp Magnani and WSP) entered the contest
Century Engineering turned out to have a low total of only 14rdquo (1rdquo on the 20rsquo target 3rdquo on the 30rsquo target and 10rdquo on the 40rsquo target) The Century cannon utilized a rubber band driven piston inside a cylinder that forced air into the cannon barrel to propel their ping pong ball like an internal combustion engine on the exhaust cycle Another interesting innovation used by a team was to compensate for their cannonrsquos inaccuracy on the 20rsquo target by moving ten feet back behind the line so that their cannon acted like it was shooting at a 30rsquo target Centuryrsquos early posting of a low score negated the need to measure shots that were more than 14rdquo off the target as no score on the other two targets could be added to create a sum less than 14rdquo If you couldnrsquot win then there was no need to measurerecord your score This added efficiency allowed the contest to be completed in an hour
What we learned from this competition was that providing answers to questions before the competition has the effect of restricting innovation We concluded the best way to promote innovation was to eliminate the opportunity for contestants to ask for further definitionclarification regarding the Engineering Challenge by waiting until the day of the competition to announce the mission This will certainly be a change from past experiences only time will tell if itrsquos a positive or negative innovation
Winning team Century and their cannon
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
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On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
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MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
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NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
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Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
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County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
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Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
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Congratulations to Dan Cheng on Retiring After 47 Years of Success in Transportation
During his 47-year career in civil engineering Dan played a major role in the development of public works infrastructure in Maryland Dan arrived at JMT in 1981 and rose to the top ranks of the company leading many of JMTrsquos transportation projects and serving on the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Dan was active in many professional societies including ACEC ASCE WTS COMTO and APWA
Dan was also one of the original members of MdQI and served 20 years as Co-Chair of the Project Development Subcommittee He also represented ACEC Maryland on the Steering Committee In 2005 Dan became Co-Chair for the MdQI Steering Committee representing the private sector in tandem with the MDOT SHA Deputy Administrator Chief Engineer representing the public sector MDQI became the longest continuously running State Quality Initiative in the United States
In 2018 during the 25th anniversary conference MDQI presented Dan with the Pierce J Flanigan III Award for his long dedication to the engineering community and to the continuing improvement of Maryland infrastructure Danrsquos successor as MdQI Co-Chair representing the private sector is Michael ldquoMikerdquo Sakata Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association (MTBMA) he made his official MdQI debut at the 2019 Conference
Doug Rose Moves to Charlotte NC Bids Farewell to MdQI Conference Subcommittee
MdQI says ldquogood luck and safe travelsrdquo to a long-time advocate of MdQI former MdQI Steering Committee Co-Chair and Conference Committee Co-Chair Doug Rose
Doug a Senior Vice President at JMT has recently relocated from his longtime home in Frederick MD to Charlotte NC so he and his wife can be near his daughter and three grandchildren Doug plans to continue overseeing construction management for JMTrsquos projects along the East Coast during the next several years Doug also hopes to return to Maryland for future MdQI conferences ndash strictly as an attendee (perhaps Doug can finally compete in the annual Rose Cup Derby that bears his name)
Dougrsquos time with MdQI began in 1993 while serving as a Team Leader on the original Steering Committee working on the ContractorConsultantSHA evaluation process He remembers the first conference which took place in Hunt Valley in January 1994 and had 250 attendees which was considered a large crowd at the time He became the Chair of the Steering Committee in 1995 until his retirement from MDOT SHA at the end of 2008
Doug was the recipient of the Pierce J Flanigan III Award in 2013 and the subcommittee all agree that his leadership mentoring and friendship are what has made MdQI the longest running quality initiative in the country His efforts and achievements in the industry not only show in Maryland but also in all the other states in which he has provided guidance as part of spreading the word as part of the National Partnership for Highway Quality and other organizations Ray Moravec with Wallace Montgomery amp Associates will be taking over Dougrsquos role as Conference Committee Co-Chair
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Shelly Baquol Retires from MTBMA and Many Years of MdQI Service
Earlier this year Shelly retired from her role as the Director of Member Services at MTBMA Shelly had been employed with MTBMA for over 20 years as the Director of Member Services
MTBMA holds an average of 15 events per year all which were under her management Throughout her career she planned and managed approximately 200 events ranging from 50 attendees upwards of 1400 including the MdQI annual conference Shelly excelled in her role because she loved working with and meeting new people and she could always be found with a smile on her face
Shelly also worked directly with MTBMA members making sure that firmscompanies were taking advantage of all the opportunities to promote their work and succeed in the industry She coordinated all of MTBMArsquos publications including the Membership and Industry Guide that went to print each year and the bi-annual editions of Infrastructure MD magazine a platform for reaching out to the industry as a whole and to the government officials who are charged with funding transportation infrastructure
Shelly was devoted to her position at MTBMA to the members to the MdQI conference and to the industry as a whole She thoroughly enjoyed working for the association and contributing her knowledge experience and history She was awarded the Pierce J Flanigan III award at this yearrsquos conference for her many years of commitment and dedicated service to both the industry role and MdQI
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MdQI Engineering Challenge 2019 - Ping Pong Ball CannonThis year the challenge was to build a cannon using cardboard cardboard tubes duct tape and rubber bands The cannon had to launch a ping pong ball and land it as close as possible to the center of three targets placed 20rsquo 30rsquo and 40rsquo from a line that the cannon had to be behind Each team was given six attempts to land a ping pong ball as close as possible to the targets Each team had to record at least one score for each target in their six attempts Judges measured the offset distance from the landing point to the target selected by the team and recorded that score The team with the lowest total when their three offset distances were added together was the winner
Twenty five teams from 22 firms (Century EBA iDesign JMT KCI Marine Solutions McCormick Taylor MDOT SHA ndash Bridge MDOT SHA D-6 MDOT SHA D-5 MDOT SHA ndash Construction MDOT SHA ndash Chief Engineerrsquos Office MDQIPartnering Subcommittee OrsquoConnell Lawrence PRIME RKampK Schnabel SuYash Wallace Montgomery WhitmanRequardt Whitney Bailey Cox amp Magnani and WSP) entered the contest
Century Engineering turned out to have a low total of only 14rdquo (1rdquo on the 20rsquo target 3rdquo on the 30rsquo target and 10rdquo on the 40rsquo target) The Century cannon utilized a rubber band driven piston inside a cylinder that forced air into the cannon barrel to propel their ping pong ball like an internal combustion engine on the exhaust cycle Another interesting innovation used by a team was to compensate for their cannonrsquos inaccuracy on the 20rsquo target by moving ten feet back behind the line so that their cannon acted like it was shooting at a 30rsquo target Centuryrsquos early posting of a low score negated the need to measure shots that were more than 14rdquo off the target as no score on the other two targets could be added to create a sum less than 14rdquo If you couldnrsquot win then there was no need to measurerecord your score This added efficiency allowed the contest to be completed in an hour
What we learned from this competition was that providing answers to questions before the competition has the effect of restricting innovation We concluded the best way to promote innovation was to eliminate the opportunity for contestants to ask for further definitionclarification regarding the Engineering Challenge by waiting until the day of the competition to announce the mission This will certainly be a change from past experiences only time will tell if itrsquos a positive or negative innovation
Winning team Century and their cannon
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Shelly Baquol Retires from MTBMA and Many Years of MdQI Service
Earlier this year Shelly retired from her role as the Director of Member Services at MTBMA Shelly had been employed with MTBMA for over 20 years as the Director of Member Services
MTBMA holds an average of 15 events per year all which were under her management Throughout her career she planned and managed approximately 200 events ranging from 50 attendees upwards of 1400 including the MdQI annual conference Shelly excelled in her role because she loved working with and meeting new people and she could always be found with a smile on her face
Shelly also worked directly with MTBMA members making sure that firmscompanies were taking advantage of all the opportunities to promote their work and succeed in the industry She coordinated all of MTBMArsquos publications including the Membership and Industry Guide that went to print each year and the bi-annual editions of Infrastructure MD magazine a platform for reaching out to the industry as a whole and to the government officials who are charged with funding transportation infrastructure
Shelly was devoted to her position at MTBMA to the members to the MdQI conference and to the industry as a whole She thoroughly enjoyed working for the association and contributing her knowledge experience and history She was awarded the Pierce J Flanigan III award at this yearrsquos conference for her many years of commitment and dedicated service to both the industry role and MdQI
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Engineering Challenge 2019 - Ping Pong Ball CannonThis year the challenge was to build a cannon using cardboard cardboard tubes duct tape and rubber bands The cannon had to launch a ping pong ball and land it as close as possible to the center of three targets placed 20rsquo 30rsquo and 40rsquo from a line that the cannon had to be behind Each team was given six attempts to land a ping pong ball as close as possible to the targets Each team had to record at least one score for each target in their six attempts Judges measured the offset distance from the landing point to the target selected by the team and recorded that score The team with the lowest total when their three offset distances were added together was the winner
Twenty five teams from 22 firms (Century EBA iDesign JMT KCI Marine Solutions McCormick Taylor MDOT SHA ndash Bridge MDOT SHA D-6 MDOT SHA D-5 MDOT SHA ndash Construction MDOT SHA ndash Chief Engineerrsquos Office MDQIPartnering Subcommittee OrsquoConnell Lawrence PRIME RKampK Schnabel SuYash Wallace Montgomery WhitmanRequardt Whitney Bailey Cox amp Magnani and WSP) entered the contest
Century Engineering turned out to have a low total of only 14rdquo (1rdquo on the 20rsquo target 3rdquo on the 30rsquo target and 10rdquo on the 40rsquo target) The Century cannon utilized a rubber band driven piston inside a cylinder that forced air into the cannon barrel to propel their ping pong ball like an internal combustion engine on the exhaust cycle Another interesting innovation used by a team was to compensate for their cannonrsquos inaccuracy on the 20rsquo target by moving ten feet back behind the line so that their cannon acted like it was shooting at a 30rsquo target Centuryrsquos early posting of a low score negated the need to measure shots that were more than 14rdquo off the target as no score on the other two targets could be added to create a sum less than 14rdquo If you couldnrsquot win then there was no need to measurerecord your score This added efficiency allowed the contest to be completed in an hour
What we learned from this competition was that providing answers to questions before the competition has the effect of restricting innovation We concluded the best way to promote innovation was to eliminate the opportunity for contestants to ask for further definitionclarification regarding the Engineering Challenge by waiting until the day of the competition to announce the mission This will certainly be a change from past experiences only time will tell if itrsquos a positive or negative innovation
Winning team Century and their cannon
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 12
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Engineering Challenge 2019 - Ping Pong Ball CannonThis year the challenge was to build a cannon using cardboard cardboard tubes duct tape and rubber bands The cannon had to launch a ping pong ball and land it as close as possible to the center of three targets placed 20rsquo 30rsquo and 40rsquo from a line that the cannon had to be behind Each team was given six attempts to land a ping pong ball as close as possible to the targets Each team had to record at least one score for each target in their six attempts Judges measured the offset distance from the landing point to the target selected by the team and recorded that score The team with the lowest total when their three offset distances were added together was the winner
Twenty five teams from 22 firms (Century EBA iDesign JMT KCI Marine Solutions McCormick Taylor MDOT SHA ndash Bridge MDOT SHA D-6 MDOT SHA D-5 MDOT SHA ndash Construction MDOT SHA ndash Chief Engineerrsquos Office MDQIPartnering Subcommittee OrsquoConnell Lawrence PRIME RKampK Schnabel SuYash Wallace Montgomery WhitmanRequardt Whitney Bailey Cox amp Magnani and WSP) entered the contest
Century Engineering turned out to have a low total of only 14rdquo (1rdquo on the 20rsquo target 3rdquo on the 30rsquo target and 10rdquo on the 40rsquo target) The Century cannon utilized a rubber band driven piston inside a cylinder that forced air into the cannon barrel to propel their ping pong ball like an internal combustion engine on the exhaust cycle Another interesting innovation used by a team was to compensate for their cannonrsquos inaccuracy on the 20rsquo target by moving ten feet back behind the line so that their cannon acted like it was shooting at a 30rsquo target Centuryrsquos early posting of a low score negated the need to measure shots that were more than 14rdquo off the target as no score on the other two targets could be added to create a sum less than 14rdquo If you couldnrsquot win then there was no need to measurerecord your score This added efficiency allowed the contest to be completed in an hour
What we learned from this competition was that providing answers to questions before the competition has the effect of restricting innovation We concluded the best way to promote innovation was to eliminate the opportunity for contestants to ask for further definitionclarification regarding the Engineering Challenge by waiting until the day of the competition to announce the mission This will certainly be a change from past experiences only time will tell if itrsquos a positive or negative innovation
Winning team Century and their cannon
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MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
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NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
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PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 8
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Planning Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) Regional Training Facility ndash BWI Marshall AirportProject Multi-use Training CampusLocation BWI Marshall AirportCost $200000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms AECOM - Hunt Valley MD
MBEWBE Award
Agency MDOT Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Substructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to structuresLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from Mile Markers 683 to 903Cost $3850000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corporation - Falls Church VA
Subcontractor Award
Agency MDOT MAA Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Stella May Contracting Inc - Edgewood MD
GreenSustainabilityEnvironmental Award
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Anne Arundel County Rutland Road Fish PassageProject Replacing culverts with a bridge structureLocation South of MD 450 Rutland Road IntersectionCost $1850000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD Corinthian Contractors ndash Upper Marlboro MD
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 13
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
Page 14
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 9
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Partnering Awards
Agency MDOT State Highway Administration (SHA) Gold - US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 including Median Barrier Replacement and Lane Reconfiguration on US 50 over the Severn RiverProject Open four lanes on US 50 eastbound and three lanes on US 50 westboundLocation US 50 from MD 70 to MD 2 450 Cost $18335000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Wilson T Ballard Co Inc - Owings Mills MD Fay an i+icon USA Company - Glen Burnie MD
Agency MDOT MAA Silver - Midfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency MDOT SHA Bronze - Maryland Route 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Road wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Page 10
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 11
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 12
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 13
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
Page 14
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 10
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHA MD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Agency BCDOTReconnecting West BaltimoreFulton Avenue Bridge over US 40Project Provide mixed-use path and bike loopLocation Fulton Ave to N Calhoun St along W Mulberry St and W Franklin St in Baltimore CityCost $4190000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms RKampK ndash Baltimore MD M Luis Construction ndash Silver Spring MD
Agency MDOT MTAEmergency Repairs for Baltimore Light RailProject Emergency repairs to north and southbound tracks in Linthicum Heights MDLocation Linthicum Heights MDCost $2640000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms STV ndash Douglassville PA Gannett Fleming ndash Baltimore MD Brawner Builders ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Repairs to Various Bridges on I-95Project Repairs to bridgesLocation 21 bridges along I-95 in Harford County from MM 644 to MM 903Cost $43840000CountyCity Harford CountyFirms SAP Contracting Corp ndash Falls Church VA Whitman Requardt amp Associates ndash Baltimore MD STV ndash Douglassville PA Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency MDOT MAAATCT (FAA Tower) HVAC for BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportProject Replacing main HVAC systemLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $412000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms Hill International Inc ndash Philadelphia PA Baltimore Contractors Inc ndash Glen Burnie MD
Agency County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Baltimore CountyTufton RoundaboutProject Construct roundabout to improve safety and congestion of traffic flowLocation Tufton AvenueGreenspring Avenue Worthington Avenue intersectionCost $11 millionCountyCity Baltimore CountyFirms McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD Kinsley Construction ndash York PA
Modal Awards (Less Than $5 Million) by Agency
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 11
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 12
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 13
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
Page 14
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 11
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Queen Annersquos Talbot and Caroline countiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
Agency MDOT MDTASubstructure and Superstructure Rehabilitation to Various Bridges on I-895 North of I-695 to Tunnel and I-895 SpurProject Repair and rehabilitation of 16 structuresLocation I-895 north of I-695 to tunnel and I-895 spurCost $6720000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms Stantec ndash Laurel MD Martins Construction ndash Falls Church VA
Agency CEAM Prince Georgersquos CountyContee Road Realignment and ReconstructionProject Realignment and reconstruction of roadwayLocation Contee Road PG CountyCost $13180000CountyCity Prince Georgersquos CountyFirms McCormick Taylor- Baltimore MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Rustler Construction Inc ndash Rosaryville MD
Agency MDOT MAAMidfield Cargo Apron ImprovementsProject Expansion of cargo operations to accommodate a new cargo tenantLocation BWI Thurgood Marshall AirportCost $10540000CountyCity Anne Arundel CountyFirms ADCI ndash Ellicott City MD Michael Baker International ndash Linthicum Heights MD Parsons Transportation Group ndash Baltimore MD P Flanigan amp Sons ndash Baltimore MD
Agency BCDOTSaint Paul Place and Preston GardensProject Wall restorationLocation St Paul Place from Saratoga Street to Orleans Street (US 40)Cost $6580000CountyCity Baltimore CityFirms JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD Monumental Paving amp Excavating Inc ndash Baltimore MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 12
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 13
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
Page 14
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 12
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 355 Bridge over the Monocacy River Emergency RepairsProject Emergency bridge repairLocation Bridge on MD 355 over the Monocacy RiverCost $691000CountyCity Frederick CountyFirms GPI ndash Columbia MD PDI Sheetz ndash Linthicum Heights MD
Project of the Year (Under $5M)
Agency MDOT SHAMD 404 ndash US 50 to East Holly RoadProject Roadway wideningLocation Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline countiesCost $110760000CountyCity Talbot Queen Annersquos and Caroline CountiesFirms Wallace Montgomery ndash Cockeysville MD JMT ndash Hunt Valley MD RKampK ndash Baltimore MD Wagman Heavy Civil ndash York PA KCI Technologies ndash Sparks MD McCormick Taylor ndash Baltimore MD David A Bramble Inc ndash Chestertown MD Allan Myers ndash Fallston MD Century Engineering ndash Hunt Valley MD
MdQI Annual Awards of Excellence for 2018 Presented at the 2019 Annual Conference
Page 13
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
Page 14
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 13
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Chandra AkisettyChief Asphalt DivisionOffice of Materials
Robin Barnett-WakeIT Project ManagerOffice of Information Technology
Bruce Cain Area EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Chelsea EllisOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jesse FreeAssistant District Engineer for ConstructionDistrict 4 (retired from MDOT September 2018)
Aaron JonesSpecial Projects ManagerOffice of Policy and Research
Bill MathenyTeam Leader Crash Analysis Safety TeamOffice of Traffic and Safety
Jim OtterbeinOffice EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Jason PollockProject Manager Office of Structures
Robert RinehimerProject EngineerDistrict 4 Construction
Recipients of the Annual FHWA ldquoPartners in Qualityrdquo Awards for 2018 Presented at the 2019 MdQI Conference
Page 14
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 14
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
On May 16 2019 more than 160 students from seven public high schools in Baltimore City participated in the annual MdQI Construction and Engineering Career Day This yearrsquos event was held at the War Memorial Plaza near City Hall in downtown Baltimore Participating high schools included Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Patterson High School National Academy Foundation School Western High School Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School Edmondson High School and Coppin Academy
During the 3 hour event students split into 3 groups and rotated between indoor and outdoor activities including Transportation Engineering workstations visits with college trade school and career services representatives and Highway Construction workstations
MdQI Hosts Baltimore City School Students for 14th Annual Construction and Engineering Career Day
Learn more about the annual Career Day upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
and connect on Facebook Industry Training and Recruitment MdQIOutreach
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 15
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
MdQIrsquos Training and Recruitment Subcommittee thanks all the industry firms agencies and individuals for their support
Corporate Sponsors
Gold - JMT and MTBMA
Bronze - ASHE Development Facilitators Inc M Luis Construction McCormick Taylor Specialized Engineering
Equipment Suppliers
Brawner Builders Inc Chaney Enterprises MDOT SHA District 4 P Flanigan amp Sons Specialized Engineering
Construction Volunteers
A Morton Thomas amp Assoc Concrete General MDOT SHA MD Ready Mix Concrete Assoc PRIME AE Group
Engineering Volunteers
AECOM Baltimore City DOT CST Engineering Francis OrsquoDay Construction JMT McCormick Taylor MDOT MPA MDOT SHA P
Flanigan amp Sons RKampK Wallace Montgomery amp Assoc Whitman Requardt amp Assoc Wilson T Ballard
2019 Career Day Team
Sarah Campos MDOT SHA Dionna Tunstall MDOT SHA Ray Streib DFI John Huchrowski AMT and Training and Recruitment
Subcommittee Co-Chairs Tom Evans MRMCA and Marissa Lampart MDOT SHA
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 16
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
In March the Maryland Asphalt Association (MAA) held its 57th Annual Maryland Asphalt Association Paving Conference The event marked the start of the 2019 paving season with record attendance hosting more than 475 attendees from industry MDOT SHA and the Federal Highway Administration and boasted a full day of education exhibits and an awards presentation
This year 27 vendors representing asphalt suppliers producers and contractors testing firms laboratory plant and quarry equipment suppliers FHWA MdQI and MDOT Partnering emulsion and additive suppliers MDOT SHA CHART and fleet equipment and repair demonstrated their products and answered questions to help attendees plan for the future and resolve their most pressing concerns
The event hosted a number of educational opportunities for attendees including Dr Chuck Schwartz from the University of Maryland who discussed renovations of the civil engineering laboratory and current activities between the university and MDOT SHA Lisa Choplin from MDOT SHA also provided an overview of the I-495 and I-270 Public Private Partnership (P3) project
John Haynes from FHWA provided information about the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) on the job and Roemer Alfelor also from FHWA presented about weather response management strategies
John Hampton from MDOT spoke about the e-construction program including what is currently in place and what to expect in the future while Kevin Scotese from Volvo shared the latest information on intelligent compaction equipment Dr Buzz Powell from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) provided a review of the latest from the asphalt test tracks and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar Global Paving helped attendees understand the connected worksite by discussing innovative paving equipment technologies and practices
At the conclusion of the conference MAA President Marshall Klinefelter and MAA Board Member Mike Moses presented ldquoExcellence in Pavingrdquo awards for projects completed in 2018
Sixteen projects were recognized for their outstanding workmanship and material uniformity Award recipients included
bull P Flanigan amp Sons Inc (2)bull Francis O Day Co Inc (4)bull M Luis Construction Co Inc bull George amp Lynchbull David A Bramble Inc bull Allan Myers (3)bull Gray amp Son Inc bull P amp W Excavatingbull CJ Miller LLC (2)
Maryland Asphalt Association Hosts Successful 2019 Paving Conference
Members from Francis O Day Co Inc pose with their four well-deserved paving awards
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 17
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
NESMEA amp NEAUPG Meetings to be Held in OctoberThe annual Northeastern States Materials Engineers Association (NESMEA) and Northeast Asphalt UserProducer Group (NEAUPG) meetings will be taking place October 21-24 in Portland Maine hosted by the Maine Department of Transportation Their mission is to improve the quality and performance of asphalt pavement applications in the Northeastern United States by promoting communication knowledge and technology on practical issues facing the industry and state agencies and by promoting uniform solutions in a timely manner through discussion research and education
Find more information about registration sponsorship and the room block on their respective websites
httpwwwnesmeauconnedunesmea-2019-conference-portland-me-october-22-23-2019
httpwwwneaupguconnedu
If you have any questions please contact Eileen C Sheehy PE Manager NEAUPGNESMEA at (609) 882-9074 or eileensheehyverizonnet
Page 18
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
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An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Maryland Concrete Conference 2019 - Another Successful Event for the Maryland Transportation Industry
Tom Evans Executive Director Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA) and Vicki Stewart Concrete Division Chief MDOT SHA Office of Materials Testing (OMT) co-chaired the Planning Team for the annual Maryland Concrete Conference Tom and Vicki worked with a team of individuals representing the Federal Highway Administration the USDOT Maritime Administration MDOT SHA Harford County Public Works the American Concrete Pavement Association and MRMCA to plan and produce a one day forum in March for transportation professionals to exchange information and experiences regarding Portland cement concrete applications for roads bridges and other transportation infrastructure
This yearrsquos conference held on March 12th was opened by three keynote speakers First Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Executive welcomed all to Baltimore and showed his support for this conference and for the continuing education of transportation officials Next Mr Shay Burrows the Team Leader for the Safety and Management Team with the Federal Highway Administrationrsquos Office of Bridges and Structures in Washington DC shared his insight regarding the areas of bridge and tunnel inspection management and Federal funding programs Wrapping up the opening remarks were Marylandrsquos own Tim Smith PE MDOT SHArsquos Chief EngineerDeputy Administrator for Operations who discussed Maryland investments in transportation infrastructure and MDOT SHArsquos focus areas of Innovation Modernization Customer Experience and Communication
Mark your calendars for March 10 2020 for next yearrsquos Maryland Concrete Conference
John Betts York Building Materials Mindy Green MRMCA and Frank Glorioso Argos Cement thank Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski for making opening remarks at the 2019 Maryland Concrete Conference
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 19
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM) Holds Spring 2019 Conference
CEAM held its annual Spring Conference May 15th-17th at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County The annual event which very recently reverted back to a multi-day format after nearly a decadersquos worth of single day conferences drew nearly 200 attendees and exhibitors to the cool climate and mountainous terrain of Western Maryland
One of the main focuses of this Springrsquos sessions was autonomous vehicles and the impact their future development may have on the daily operations of County Public Works Departments and roadwayhighway systems The keynote speaker for the event was Mr Tom Jacobs Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technology at the University of Maryland Following the keynote address a panel of those involved in the autonomous field took questions from the audience and offered predictions as to how this constantly-changing technology could impact not only professional responsibilities but daily life as well
Technical sessions covering myriad areas of professional interest were also offered providing attendees with the chance to earn over 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) over the two day event CEAM strives to provide as many opportunities as possible to continue the education of its members
The 2019-2020 CEAM Board of Directors was installed during an evening banquet at the conference Their terms began July 1 2019 and will run through June 30 2020 Outgoing CEAM President Erv T Beckert PE Prince Georgersquos County received a commemorative plaque to mark his year in office and incoming President Danielle Conrow PE Calvert County received a gavel to use during her time as head of the organization A full list of the current officers can be found on the CEAM website httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorgofficershtml
SAVE THE DATE The 2019 Fall Conference will be held from September 18th ndash 20th in Ocean City MD
Please visit our website for more information and to register httpwwwcountyengineers-mdorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
Page 20
An MdQI Publication
PARTNERS IN QUALITY
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agenciesThe MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
Page 20
Partners in QualityAn MdQI Publication
The MdQI Mission - To provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated
and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and
sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholders
Donrsquot forget to visit our website at wwwmdqiorg
The MdQI Steering Committee is jointly sponsored by representatives of the following agencies
The MdQI Mission - ldquoTo provide the Maryland transportation industry a forum that fosters coordinated and continuous quality improvement in order to ensure safe efficient environmentally sensitive and sustainable systems to meet the needs of all transportation stakeholdersrdquo
Donrsquot forget to visit our website www mdqiorg
