Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

E1−1: Constructability Reviews to Minimize Construction Contract Time and User Delays

DESCRIPTION:

On major projects the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) uses an independent consultant, and in some instances contractor(s), to review the plans for a project to develop the best sequencing of work and to establish an optimum construction period to minimize exposure and impact on traffic.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

Constructability reviews can be used to shorten construction time and minimize traffic delays.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

VDOT has found that projects vetted through this process typically result in less user delay and public compliant.

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

All major facilities and all types of work.All major facilities and all types of work.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Virginia

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Mohammad Mirshahi, P.E., Virginia DOT
Phone: (804) 786−2507
E−mail: Mohammad.Mirshahi@VDOT.Virginia.gov