2013 WTBA WisDOT Contractor Engineer

Conference

George Poirier P.E.FHWA – Wisconsin Division

FHWA Update

• Construction Industry Acknowledgments

• Sustainable Transportation Funding?

FHWA Update• Construction Emphasis Areas for 2013–Change Orders–Staffing - Responsible Charge–Non-Conforming Materials–Buy America–Verification Testing–Cold Weather Asphalt Paving

Thank You

John Horsley and the entire leadership of AASHTO

AGC of America and ARTBA (American Road and Transportation Builders Association)

NACE, (National Association of County Engineers) APWA, (American Public Works Association) LTAPs and TTAPs, ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies)

Resource Agency Partnershttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts

How long does it take to deploy innovation in the transportation industry? • Change a business practice• Replace a design system• Replace a construction process…

2 YEARS?5 YEARS?

10 YEARS?

20+ YEARS?

EDC Website

www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts