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原文传递 Common Ground: Construction Management Practices in Canada and Europe. International Technology Exchange Program. Bringing Global Innovations to U.S. Highways.

题名：	Common Ground: Construction Management Practices in Canada and Europe. International Technology Exchange Program. Bringing Global Innovations to U.S. Highways.
关键词：	contract administration, canada, europe, united states, compliance, transportation management, quality assurance, risk assessment
摘要：	Reaching beyond its borders, the United States can benefit from a wealth of progressive practices now enhancing highway project delivery, contract compliance and quality assurance worldwide. The international highway community has developed innovative construction management procedures in alternative procurement and contracting environments, and a team of highway experts from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), academe and industry recently assessed advances underway. The participating public and private sector leaders researched, documented, and are now promoting the implementation of international best practices that can push the state of the art within the U.S. highway industry. Team members gained fresh perspectives on the highway industrys current challenge to thrive in a new spirit of partnership and common, customer-focused goals. Construction management involves the oversight of risks and resources in the implementation of a highway project. It is an essential element of the success of any project, and evolving industry roles and the adoption of alternative project delivery methods are prompting changes in the conventional construction management practices used by public agencies. Critical components of these new methods include the evolving relationships among public agencies, contractors, and private engineering firms, which are transforming risk allocation processes, quality control/quality assurance, and general contract administration procedures. Emerging delivery methods include the use of non-traditional procedures such as designbuild contracts, public-private arrangements, maintenance and warranty requirements, and use of third-party consultants to perform contract management. European and U.S. transportation communities face similar political, financial, and resource challenges. However, key procurement and construction management techniques found during this study could promote better alignment between project team members and customers. The scan team discovered a more spirited effort of long-term partnership and collaboration between public and private sectors and witnessed heightened customer awareness among industry members. Canadian and European agencies have developed construction management systems that promote the alignment of team goals through the use of integrated risk analysis techniques that support the strategic application of alternative delivery methods. These concepts thread through the project life cycle, from procurement systems that set the framework for success to contract payment systems that reinforce trust. / Availability Note: Product reproduced from digital image. Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA.
总页数：	u0807；4p
报告类型：	科技报告