Road Contractors and Builders

What can road builders do about resilience?

For many road builders and contractors, resilience sounds like a nice idea if only it didn't cost money and disrupt traditional operations.  So, maybe later.  Actually, there are many proven materials and methods already available right now which can save contractors money, time and hassle while also improving road resilience and longevity.  Take a look at how some savvy road contractors are tackling resilience and what tools exist now to improve the bottom line and the long term strength of our roads.

1. Follow the Leaders.

AECOM, WSP, HNTB and other major transportation infrastructure builders have embraced building for resilience.  If you want to earn or sustain a leadership position among contractors, follow the resilience lead of the all-stars.

• AECOM urges taking the long view by designing with resilience in mind for the coming 50 to 100 years and ensuring that flexibility and robustness are core design principles.
• HNTB encourages DOTs to build resiliency into their mindset and to innovate relentlessly, but prudently.
• WSP helped develop a diagnostic framework that provides transportation professionals with a general step-by-step approach for assessing climate change impacts and deciding on a course of action.
• The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (and HNTB) recommends respecting the four Rs of resilience.

2. Adopt Proven Innovations. 

Road-tested (literally) products and processes that deliver better LCCA and proven performance results are easier more affordable and more productivity-enhancing than most road builders realize.  Test and adopt the best.