Research in Progress (RIP) https://rip.trb.org/ en-us Copyright © 2026. National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss tris-trb@nas.edu (Bill McLeod) tris-trb@nas.edu (Bill McLeod) Research in Progress (RIP) https://rip.trb.org/Images/PageHeader-wTitle-RIP.jpg https://rip.trb.org/ Alternative Construction Contracting Mechanisms for Transportation Projects in the US Northeast Region https://rip.trb.org/View/2310161 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:19:52 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2310161 Root Causes and Mitigation Measures for Bid Protest in Alternative Contracting Methods https://rip.trb.org/View/2558394 Wed, 28 May 2025 10:18:54 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2558394 Optimizing the STIP Letting and Construction Schedule https://rip.trb.org/View/2464347 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:45:14 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2464347 Evaluation of the Ohio Department of Transportation's Small Business Enterprise Program https://rip.trb.org/View/2431740 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:44:56 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2431740 NCHRP Implementation Support Program. Agency Implementation of the Design-Build and Contract Manager/General Contractor Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration https://rip.trb.org/View/2422568 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:09:02 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2422568 Using Pay Adjustment Systems to Incentivize Quality Highway Construction https://rip.trb.org/View/2381729 Tue, 21 May 2024 20:19:21 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2381729 Guide for Using Alternative Contracting Methods for Small Highway Projects https://rip.trb.org/View/2286621 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:51:29 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2286621 Develop an Interactive Statewide Production Rate Estimation Tool for Reliable Contract Time Determination https://rip.trb.org/View/2255820 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:01:03 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2255820 A Guide for Implementing Price Adjustment Clauses to Balance Risk Sharing in Construction Projects https://rip.trb.org/View/2222559 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:40:32 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2222559 Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Practices. Topic 55-09. Open-books Pricing Practices for Construction Manager/General Contractor and Progressive Design-Build Projects https://rip.trb.org/View/2190461 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:20:23 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2190461 A Playbook for CM at Risk Adoption in Transportation Projects https://rip.trb.org/View/2046789 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:59:46 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/2046789 Guide on Progressive Design-Build for Transportation Projects https://rip.trb.org/View/1957099 Tue, 24 May 2022 19:27:38 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/1957099 Effective Timelines and Contractual Strategies for Accelerated Bridge Construction Projects https://rip.trb.org/View/1957101 Tue, 24 May 2022 19:13:22 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/1957101 Pragmatic Precast/Prestressed Girder Acceptance Criteria https://rip.trb.org/View/1934468 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:49:43 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/1934468 Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Practices. Topic SG-20. Performance Metrics in Third Party Contracts for Bus Operations and Maintenance https://rip.trb.org/View/1854187 Tue, 25 May 2021 22:52:15 GMT https://rip.trb.org/View/1854187