February 4, 2016
Demystifying e-Construction
FHWA Perspective Kathryn Weisner, PE
Construction & Contract Administration Engineer
FHWA – Resource Center
Objectives
Civil Integrated Management (CIM) • NCHRP Research Project 10-96
3D Engineered Models: Schedule, Cost, and Post Construction, an EDC-3 technology
e-Construction, an EDC-3 technology
History: BIM, BRIM, CIM1, and now CIM2
Civil Integrated Management (CIM)
• The collection, organization, managed accessibility, and the use of accurate data and information throughout the life cycle of a transportation asset.
• The concept may be used by all affected parties for a wide range of purposes, including planning, environmental assessment, surveying, construction, maintenance, asset management, and risk assessment.
Research Project: NCHRP 10-96 Domestic Scan:
Scan 13-02 or NCHRP 20-68A
Civil Integrated Management (CIM)
CIM and Technologies
Source: Domestic Scan: Scan 13-02 or NCHRP 20-68A
Image Sources: Walsh, Caltrans, FHWA
EDC-3 3D Technologies
• Workshops & Peer Exchanges
• Webinar Series
• Case Studies
• Guidance Manuals and Specifications
• Demonstration and Pilot Projects
• Web-based Training
• For More Information • https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/3d/
EDC-3: 3D Engineered Models: Schedule, Cost, and Post-Construction
The collection, review, approval, and distribution of highway construction contract documents in a paperless environment.
EDC-3: e-Construction
• Electronically capturing construction data
• Electronic submission of all construction documentation
• Increased use of mobile devices
• Increased automation of document review & approval
• Essential use of electronic signatures by all parties throughout the process
• Secure document and workflow management accessible to all stakeholders on any device
EDC-3 eC Technologies
10
CA
AZ
CO
NM
TX
OK AR
LA
MO KY
AL GA
FL
VA
OH
MI
VT AK
MT
NV
ME
WA
OR
UT
KS
ID WY
ND
SD
MN
NE
WI
IA
IL IN
MS
TN
SC
NC
WV
PA
NY
CT
NJ DE MD DC
CA
HI
PR
Exploring
National Leader
Discussing
MA RI
NH
Definitions: National Leader - Has constructed 2 or more projects using technology Exploring – Investigation and piloting EDC-3 technology Discussing– Not taking part in national EDC-3 technology initiative
e-Construction Demographics
• 3 Regional Workshops
• Peer Exchanges
• Webinar Series
• How-to Guide
• Sample Specifications
• ROI analysis
• FHWA Federal Lands and Division Office Pilot
EDC-3 eC Implementation Plan
• Project Inspection Using Mobile Technology, WA, MN, and TX DOT Research Report WA-RD 840.2 • Saves on average 1.78 hr. a day per inspector
• Inspectors collected 2.75 times more information
• Learning to use the device took about 2.7 days.
• Intuitive Findings for MI and FL DOT • Saves approximately $40,000 per project per year.
Why e-Construction
For More Information
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/
Consultant Perspective Thomas J. Zagorski, PE
Senior Vice President, National Director Construction Services
Michael Baker International
Lead State Profiles
FIELD DATA COLLECTION
DIGITAL SIGNATURES
WORKFLOW PROCESS
PROJECT COLLABORATION
MOBILE DEVICES
Peer Exchanges
•Peer exchange application
•Sharing lead state profiles
•Brief phone interview and discussion
•Match is made
• Introductory conference call
•Agenda developed for in-person or virtual peer exchange
“Match-Making”
Peer Exchanges
In-Person
• Two days + travel
• Limited reimbursed attendees
• Customized agenda
• Potential field views, etc.
Virtual
• Half-day
• Larger audiences
• Remote capabilities
• Limited agenda, focused subject matter
Peer Exchanges
• Logistics
• Peer exchange facilitated
• Technical brief developed and finalized
• State profiles updated and information shared
“First Date”
e-Construction Considerations
Holistic Program Understanding
Buy-In
Return on Investment
Technical Capabilities
External Support
Developing a Road Map
Holistic Program Understanding
How does your capital/asset management program function?
Who are the program stakeholders and how are they organized?
What are your short-term and long-term goals?
What legacy systems or Project Management Information System (PMIS) elements already exist?
Which are you planning to keep, replace, or upgrade?
How Does Your Program Function?
•Contracts
•Schedules & Budgets
•Project Delivery
•Field Activities
•Inventory
•Maintenance
•Lifecycle Cost
•Contracts
•Schedules & Budgets
•Project Delivery
•Bid/Award
•Contracts
•Schedules & Budgets
•Project Delivery
PLANNING DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION ASSET
MANAGEMENT
Program Stakeholders
Administrative Project Delivery
Short- and Long-Term Goals
One-Stop Shop
Dashboard
Real-Time Reporting
Document Library
Project/Program Health Index
Reporting
Financials
Schedules
Project Information
Document Control and
Tracking
Recording Document Flow
to/from Stakeholders
Recording Checklists and
Audits
File Management
Program/Project Collaboration
Assigning Parameters
Version Control
Legacy Systems vs New
LEGACY SYSTEMS
• Obsolete?
NEW
• Investment Required?
e-Construction Considerations
Buy-In
Is there a high-level directive?
Are you prepared to or have you already presented your business case?
Are all, most, some, any stakeholders on board? Management? IT? End Users?
Have you cleared all legislative hurdles?
e-Construction Considerations
Return on Investment
How will your quantify ROI?
What is this system going to cost?
How long will it take to achieve ROI?
How will it be budgeted?
e-Construction Considerations
Technical Capabilities
Who is on point to manage PMIS program?
Who is best qualified to perform and manage the technical aspects, including development,
programming, security, maintenance, etc., of the PMIS?
Is your internal staff experienced and equipped to handle the program?
e-Construction Considerations
External Support
What level of external support is required?
How will you develop your RFP for support services?
e-Construction Results
Moves towards a paperless and
sustainable system
Provides a single source of truth where
documents are stored exactly once and all parties use the same
version
Reduces time and cost Improves quality
Contractor Perspective Tony Anders
Executive Vice President/Engineering – Triton Construction (East Coast Bridge, LLC)
Observations from Outside MD Bid / Pre-Construction
Bidding Documents
Access
Pre-Bid Questions
Addenda
Proposal Delivery
Post Bid/Pre Award DBE
Process
Award Times
Contract Delivery
NTP Time Consideration
Observations from Inside MD Current Technology & Industry Perception
Bidding Documents Access
Pre-Bid Questions
Addenda
Proposal Delivery
Contractor Perspective Chet Rodabaugh
Contractors Association of West Virginia
WV Joint Committee
WVDOH and Contractors Association
WV Pilot Program – DOT Systems
Citrix Interface
Project documents
SiteManager ProjectWise
Other Initiatives
Materials
Joint Construction Subcommittee
In Conclusion
What’s next?
Contact Information
Kathryn Weisner, P.E.
Thomas J. Zagorski, PE
Tony Anders
Chet Rodabaugh
THANK YOU!
Demystifying e-Construction