Construction Engineering & Project Management
The mission of researchers in the construction engineering program is to improve the development and delivery of infrastructure projects and utilize technologies that address safety, cost, schedule, and quality. Research has focused on optimizing the utility coordination process, alternate contracting practices, and handling of materials. KTC researchers are working with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on improving construction inspection, updating construction guidance, and implementing aerial imagery that facilitates project delivery.
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Construction Project Managers Academy
This course for Construction Project Managers is being developed as a team effort between KTC and KYTC. The multi-day training will provide project engineers with the skills required to administer a construction project and manage a crew of inspectors. Topics include: the construction procurement and contract letting processes, the precon meeting, inspections, legal issues, and project closeout. Course modules would be taught by KYTC staff from various divisions and districts, with some content taught by outside agencies such as FHWA. The expectation is that the academy will be offered every year, in order to train new engineers and those changing job roles.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
- Building a Construction Inspection Toolkit (collaboration with Special Projects)
- Mitigating Risk-Driven Project Costs in Contractor Bids
- Balancing Environmental Clearances with Construction Work Zone Needs
- Streamline and Document Construction Project Closeout Process
- Redefining Surveying on KYTC Construction Projects (collaboration with Special Projects and Initiatives)
- Balancing Workforce Needs and Infrastructure Demands (collaboration with Policy, Finance, and Economics)
- Establishing a KYTC Lessons Learned Database (collaboration with Policy, Finance, and Economics)
- Building a KYTC Mentoring Program (collaboration with Special Projects and Initiatives)
- Guidance for Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure
Recently Completed Projects
- Best Practices for MOT on Interstate Pavement Rehabilitation Projects (collaboration with Special Projects)
- Reducing Construction costs through Effective Field Communication and Administration
- Risk-Based Project Development
- Practices for Construction-Ready Digital Terrain Models
- Methods to Expedite & Streamline Utility Relocations
- Guidance for Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure
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CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT FACULTY & STAFF
Steve Waddle
Ryan Griffith
Research Engineer