Guide for Integrating Digital Construction Inspection Technologies

In recent years, the rapid evolution of project delivery in transportation infrastructure has presented state departments of transportation (DOTs) with an abundance of emerging methods and tools designed to enhance the efficiency of field construction inspections. These advancements promise a revolution in the way inspections are conducted, potentially ushering in an era of streamlined, integrated, and digitalized processes that can significantly augment the current capabilities of DOTs. However, this surge in available technologies has also brought forth a complex maze of choices, leaving DOTs grappling with decisions on which tools to integrate into their existing systems for optimal results. Moreover, the integration of digital tools into construction inspection activities is not just about the adoption of technology; it encompasses a broader spectrum that includes understanding the nuances of tool interoperability, training requisites, and setting achievable milestones. The transition to a digitalized inspection process is a multifaceted endeavor, requiring a holistic approach that considers various interconnected elements that contribute to a successful implementation. In addition, technology developers generate solutions faster than the transportation sector can implement them, sometimes without clearly understanding the needs and challenges. Research is needed to pave the way for a streamlined and manageable digital inspection process to ensure expeditious integration of technological tools adaptable to state DOTs’ needs and workflows. The objective of this project is to develop a guide for integrating digital construction inspection technologies into state DOTs' workflows across the project life cycle.

• Record URL:
  http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5666
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Proposed
• Funding: $600000
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 10-142

• Sponsor Organizations:

  National Cooperative Highway Research Program

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

  444 North Capitol Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Abu-Hawash, Ahmad

• Start Date: 20250721
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction projects; Digitization; Implementation; Inspection; Road construction
• Subject Areas: Construction; Data and Information Technology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01919864
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 10-142
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: May 28 2024 4:18PM