Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

E1−2: Constructability Practices for Reducing the Impact to Motorists and Businesses

DESCRIPTION:

In 1996, as part of their statewide Quality Control/Enhancement Plans, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) instituted constructability reviews into the project development process. In general, this involves active participation by FDOT Construction personnel early in the design stages of a project, possibly even during planning for large or complex groups of projects. Constructability reviews early in the process ensures the scope of the project addresses construction issues, preventing conflicts and reducing contract time.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

By implementing constructability practices, FDOT hopes to better anticipate field oriented issues and conflicts which have typically plagued projects (e.g., utility conflicts, maintenance of traffic which cannot be implemented, etc.) and to encourage use of new construction methods (administrative and technical) which increase the quality and reduce time on the job.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

Reducing the time the public is exposed to construction conditions, and reducing costly construction supplemental agreements and claims.

MOST APPLICABLE LOCATION(S)/PROJECT(S):

Applicable for all construction projects, but especially those with more complex maintenance of traffic or which have a high impact to adjacent property owners.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Florida

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Karen Brunelle, P.E., Office of Project Development Director, FHWA Florida Division Office
Phone: (850) 553−2218
E−mail: Karen.Brunelle@.dot.gov