TR News July-August 2018: Transportation Project Delivery: Alternative Contracting Methods Research

TR News 316: July–August 2018 examines 20 years of research and TRB activities on alternative contracting methods (ACM) and success stories from implementing research innovations. Explored are pioneering tools and contracting techniques used by state departments of transportation such as Georgia and Colorado, along with tested project delivery methods, selection tools for transit, international alliancing, using ACM for risk sharing and transfer, benefits of early contractor involvement, and risk-based quality management for design–build projects. Success stories also are presented for a variety of different contracting methods, offering insights and guides for future construction projects.