Technical Program

Friday - June 7, 2024 

 

The Owners Representative - How to Exceed Client Expectations

Elana Freedman, PE, Principal Associate, Senior Bridge Engineer – H&H

David DeLuca, PE, Principal, Director of Business Development – H&H

Alexandra Willey, PE, Associate, Structural Engineer – H&H

Craig Jenne, PE, Principal Associate, Roadway Group Manager – H&H

Owner's Representative (Design Quality Assurance) services are a unique role that is expanding within the engineering industry, specifically for Design Build projects where the size and schedule of the projects are difficult for an Owner to manage without engaging consultant services.  This presentation will discuss the fundamentals of the Owner's Representative role on Design Build projects, how understanding these fundamentals can avoid risks, project delays, and disputes, and what tools the Consultant can engage to exceed the client's needs and help make any Design Build project a success. Examples of the actual implementation and success of this role will be provided from H&H's experience as Owner's Representative (DQAE) for NYSDOT on the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project, Contract 1 through 3, a $1.7B infrastructure project in the Bronx, NY.  

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Hot In-place Mill Asphalt Recycling - Heater Scarification

Timothy Roemer, Pavement Preservation Specialist – Highway Rehab Corp

The presentation will cover all aspects of the Hot In-Place Recycling process including a brief history and definition of the process, a review of the equipment, proper candidate selection, mix design, and construction details.

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Geomatics - Reality Capture on Highway Infrastructure

Bruce Marquis, PLS, Director of Reality Capture, Survey – VHB 

Jason Larson, PLS, Geomatics Manager, Survey – VHB

This presentation provides an overview of the benefits and safety of using rapid and accurate mobile mapping, the session will outline several projects including both the successful and unsuccessful components.  Attendees will have a better understanding of what mobile mapping is and where its application is best served.

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Sauquoit Creek Channel & Stream Restoration Program

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Complex Civil Engineering Design Challenges

Craig Jenne, PE, Principal Associate, Roadway Group Manager – H&H  

Elana Freedman, PE, Principal Associate, Senior Bridge Engineer – H&H

This presentation will discuss several complex design topics, when/how they present themselves and design approach and solutions for each topic with real world project examples. Complex design topics to be covered include Access Modification of Highways, Pedestrian/Bicyclist Accommodations, Railroad Facility Considerations on Highway Projects, Urban Drainage & Resiliency Design and Utility Coordination/Design. Real world project examples will include but are not limited to the Southern State Parkway at Corona Ave, the Bronx River Parkway, the Van Wyck Expressway, Kew Gardens Interchange and Tremont Avenue.

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Hydrodemolition and Latex Modified Concrete Overlay use in the United States

Ed Liberati, PE, Specialty Company Engineer – Hydro-Technologies 

This presentation will include detailed discussions on bridge deck preservation, bridge deck rehabilitation design and selecting the right bridge decks for Shallow Concrete Overlays. We will also cover the NYSDOT's 30+ year history with Latex Modified Concrete (LMC) Overlay use. Hyrodemolition and LMC science and construction will both be part of the session presented through pictures and videos of recent and past NYSDOT LMC projects including a detailed video of a project that was completed in Amsterdam in 2022. Unique Hydrodemolition applications will also be shared.

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Building Asset Management into the ITS Design and Construction Process

Matt Davis, PE, PTOE, ITS Practice Lead – Stantec

ITS system infrastructure is often modified over its lifetime by on-going maintenance activities, construction related incidents (i.e., fiber breaks and relocations) and/or system expansion, but detailed system records are oftentimes outdated, incomplete, or altogether lacking. Whether it’s field device information, fiber optic backbone splice locations and configurations, TMC schematics, cabinet power source information and/or simply conduit and pullbox locations, this information is critical in maintaining and modifying these systems over their lifetime. To facilitate Long-Term success of the system and reduce costs during any future expansions or upgrades it is critical to build into the design/construction support process the creation of a detailed GIS-based asset database that can be easily updated and managed over the lifetime of the system.

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Moisture Management for Roadways - Geosynthetic

Dan Dwyer, PE, Engineering Business Manager – Solmax 

The emphasis of the presentation will be on H2Ri, a cutting-edge geosynthetic product developed by Solmax, that introduces wicking yarn technology to road construction, offering a solution to the longstanding issue of moisture-induced roadway failures. This presentation will cover the challenges moisture poses to roadway performance, detail the technology behind H2Ri and its ability to drain water, thereby enhancing road lifespan, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Through technical explanations, case studies, and success stories, the presentation will demonstrate significant advantages of using H2Ri over traditional materials and methods, advocating for its adoption among engineers, project managers, and stakeholders in the construction sector to revolutionize road infrastructure with improved durability and environmental benefits.

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