Guide for the Process of Managing Risk on Rapid Renewal Projects (2012) / Chapter Skim
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133 A INVENTORY OF RAPID RENEWAL STRATEGIES AND METHODS INTRODUCTION As noted in Chapter 3, rapid renewal addresses aging infrastructure through rapid design and construction methods that cause minimal disruption and produce long-lived facilities. To understand the risks (i.e., potential problems and potential opportunities)
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134 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS However, some of these rapid renewal strategies and methods are not unique to rapid renewal (e.g., brand the project, consider an owner-controlled insurance program) while others are actually risk management (e.g., require pavement warranty)
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135 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS Construction • Closures -- Use total or directional closures (closing one direction at a time) and use alternate routes.
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136 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS • High-Performance Materials -- Use high-performance steel. -- Use high-performance concrete (e.g., lightweight concrete, self-consolidating concrete)
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137 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS -- Have a predefined incident response plan and use an incident detection system. -- Use an on-call wrecker service or DOT highway helpers (HERO)
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138 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS -- Consider incentives and disincentives such as ▪ Time-specific rewards; ▪ Lane rentals; ▪ Holidays; ▪ A 5-day work week; and ▪ Weather days. -- Include quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
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139 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS • Intelligent Compaction -- Use intelligent compaction equipment. • Material Testing -- Use contractor test results for acceptance (e.g., earthwork, base, surfacing)
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140 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS Environment • Master Planning -- Establish a project development process or master plan that integrates engineering, environmental analysis, agency coordination, and public involvement into a collaborative decision-making process. • Context-Sensitive Solutions -- Focus on context-sensitive solutions.
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141 GUIDE FOR THE PROCESS OF MANAGING RISK ON RAPID RENEWAL PROJECTS • Early Utility Location -- Provide early identification and location of utilities. -- Avoid conflicts and relocations wherever possible.
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