Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

E1−7: North Carolina Contractor's Association Participation in Constructability Reviews

DESCRIPTION:

The North Carolina Contractor's Association is actively involved in constructability reviews early in the design process. The reviews have been conducted since 1996.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

The process has been developed to provide a more constructible design by using contractor input early in the design process.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

The greatest benefit to date is reduction in contract time—sometimes dramatic decreases due in particular to improved project designs. The contractor input has resulted in reductions in contract costs and user costs and better traffic management strategies.

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

Projects selected for review are typically Significant Projects which are usually on high speed, high−volume freeways. These projects typically involve major rehabilitation and/or construction and sometimes have special environmental mitigation concerns. However, other types of projects where "specialized" construction equipment and professional expertise is required are excellent candidates as well.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

North Carolina

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Ron Hancock, P.E., State Construction Engineer, North Carolina DOT
Phone: (919) 707−2812
E−mail: Rhancock@ncdot.gov