I-45 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION Fernando Pizarro Quintanar, P.E. Area Manager, Webber James Kennedy Sr. Project Manager, Webber
PRESENTATION OUTLINE WHY INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION? WHAT MAIN TRENDS ARE OUT THERE? WHERE IS THE INDUSTRY NOW IN REFERENCE TO OTHERS? EXAMPLES OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ON IH-45 RECONSTRUCTION IN WALKER COUNTY HOW CAN INNOVATION HELP CONSTRUCTION? FUTURE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ON IH-45 AND OTHER EXAMPLES BY FERROVIAL 2
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW WHY INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION? Imperative for optimization of processes, improve safety, quality and efficiency WHERE IS CONSTRUCTION IN REFERENCE TO OTHERS? Labor productivity in construction growth of 1% Vs Manufacturing of 3.6% in last 20 years Source: McKinsey, 2015 3
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW HOW CAN INNOVATION HELP CONSTRUCTION? Safety Quality Cost and Time Efficiency WHAT MAIN TRENDS ARE OUT THERE? Drone and GPS aided technology Wearable and Remotely controlled devices BIM and Big Data (IoT) Pre-Fabricated and Standardized solutions Innovative materials & Construction processes (VE) Targeted training and development programs for labor 4
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EXAMPLES OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ON IH-45 W DRONE SURVEYING Ortho-mapping Stockpile measurements Earthwork quantities EarthCam For remote monitoring and video recording GPS Controlled Earthwork equipment STMS STMS & Remotely Controlled Message Boards HYDRAULIC CLAMP For Barrier and Drainage Precast Elements 6
DRONE SURVEYING 7
DRONE SURVEYING 8
EARTHCAM REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND TIMELAPSES Ability to remotely connect to cameras onsite Time-lapse development POST ANALYSIS IS KEY FOR CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT 9
Non-Recurrent Congestion= 55% Recurrent Congestion= 45% 5% 10% 15% 40% TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT $100 billion per year IMPACT due to CONGESTION (about $750 for every U.S. commuter) 25% 5% Bottleneck Poor SignalTiming Traffic Incidents Bad Weather Work Zones Special Event Urban Mobility Report, Schrank D., Lomax T., Texas Transportation Institute 10
SMART TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Monitors traffic and Responds Accordingly 11
SMART TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SMART TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Monitors traffic and Responds Accordingly Allows dynamic-real time control of traffic conditions Set-Up, messages and responses per contract drawings 12
SMART TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Set-Up, messages and responses defined in the drawings 13
REMOTELY CONTROLLED MESSAGE BOARDS Safe, immediate message adjustments 14
REMOTELY CONTROLLED MESSAGE BOARDS Safe, immediate message adjustments 15
REMOTELY CONTROLLED MESSAGE BOARDS Safe, immediate message adjustments They can be pretty fun too 16
GPS CONTROLLED AND AIDED HEAVY EQUIPMENT Grade control blade and dozers for roadwork Results in consistent accuracy Improved compatibility with DTM Less dependent on operator skills 17
GPS CONTROLLED AND AIDED HEAVY EQUIPMENT Excavation operations Feedback from usage Reduced labor needs during excavations Increased safety Slope controlled Minimize Rework 18
GPS CONTROLLED AND AIDED HEAVY EQUIPMENT Trimmer/Belt Placer For finished subgrade String-less trimmer/belt placer device Improved yield on concrete pavement Improved Ride while increasing efficiency on subgrade finishing teams 19
FUTURE OF INNOVATION AND OTHER WORLDWIDE EXAMPLES USED BY FERROVIAL FUTURE OF INNOVATION AND OTHER EXAMPLES USED BY WEBBER/FERROVIAL Integrated Innovation Efforts 20
FUTURE OF INNOVATION AND OTHER WORLDWIDE EXAMPLES USED BY FERROVIAL FUTURE OF INNOVATION AND OTHER EXAMPLES USED BY WEBBER/FERROVIAL Wearable technology, Big Data and Analytics 21
FUTURE OF INNOVATION AND OTHER WORLDWIDE EXAMPLES USED BY FERROVIAL FUTURE OF INNOVATION IN THE IH-45 PROJECT Intelligent Compaction, Advanced Loading Methods (VacuWorx Vacuum and Hydraulic Clamps) 22
FUTURE OF INNOVATION AND OTHER WORLDWIDE EXAMPLES USED BY FERROVIAL 23
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