Training and Certification for Construction Inspectors

Construction inspectors are an important asset to the success of a Department of Transportation; they provide quality control for state- and federally funded transportation infrastructure projects. A majority of departments of transportation in the United States are experiencing an increase in the quantity and scope of transportation infrastructure projects while simultaneously experiencing a decrease in the number of experienced construction inspectors. To offset this trend, the objectives of this research are: (1) to provide recommendations for best construction inspection practices for transportation infrastructure and (2) to create a delivery system for construction inspector training and certification materials. Transportation infrastructure inspection methods are limited to highway, roadway, and bridge infrastructure of construction projects in the United States. Selection metrics were used to evaluate findings of a review of various departments of transportation. Self-paced and web-based training and certification modules were created based on the standards and specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation. Recommendations for best practices for transportation infrastructure inspection are presented, along with a unique and cost-effective training and certification method for construction inspectors.

• Record URL:
  http://g92018.eos-intl.net/eLibSQL14_G92018_Documents/11-12.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Atlanta, GA  United States  30332

  Georgia Department of Transportation

  Office of Research, 15 Kennedy Drive
  Forest Park, GA  United States  30297-2534

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Marks, Eric
  • Teizer, Jochen
• Publication Date: 2016-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 834p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Certification; Construction projects; Inspectors; Recommendations; State departments of transportation; Training
• Subject Areas: Construction; Education and Training; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01638781
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-GA-17-1112, 11-12
• Contract Numbers: 0010380
• Files: TRIS, ATRI, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 26 2017 9:30AM