IV TARGETED TECHNOLOGY SECTORS
Digital Project Delivery is at an inflection point, poised to revolutionize the way highways and bridges are designed, constructed, and maintained across the country. By embracing advanced technologies such as 3D modeling, building information modeling (BIM), e-Ticketing, connected equipment and augmented reality, state DOTs and infrastructure owners can significantly streamline project delivery, reduce costs, enhance safety, and improve the overall quality of our transportation infrastructure. The Federal Highway Administration's Every Day Counts (EDC) program has been instrumental in promoting the adoption of these innovations, with initiatives like e-Ticketing and Digital As-Builts gaining momentum nationwide. As more states recognize the immense benefits of Digital Project Delivery and commit to making it standard practice, we can look forward to a future where our nation's infrastructure is built faster, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before.
Composite bridges and structures offer a compelling solution for building sustainable, resilient, and long-lasting infrastructure. By utilizing lightweight, durable, and non-corrosive materials like fiber reinforced polymers (composites), state DOTs can significantly extend the lifecycle of bridges, accelerate construction timelines, and reduce maintenance costs. To unlock the full potential of composite bridge technology, policymakers must provide leadership and support, while fostering collaboration between state agencies and the composites industry to drive innovation and build market capacity. With the historic levels of investment in bridge infrastructure provided by the bipartisan infrastructure bill, now is the time to embrace advanced materials like composites to revolutionize the way we build and maintain our nation's critical transportation assets.
Each episode of the InfraTalk Podcast offers an insightful conversation with transportation and infrastructure industry experts. Listen as they discuss the latest innovation trends changing the infrastructure landscape like digital project delivery, safety policies, and the future of sustainable practices. Every innovation starts with a conversation and the podcast is a great way to learn and join in the discussions with your peers and policy makers. So, listen in, get talking, and keep the conversation going.
Every innovation starts with a conversation. InfraTalk America, a multi-media platform brought to you by Infrastructure Ventures, inspires discussions on the advancement of technologies and policies in the transportation sector. By offering insights on innovations in infrastructure, with a targeted focus on digital delivery, work zone safety, and composite bridges, InfraTalk America aims to motivate the industry to do better and raise awareness among policymakers and the public.