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Construction

Administering a transportation construction project requires significant documentation, decisions on approach, and use of technology. Implement clear contracts that comply with federal requirements and utilize construction practices that improve quality. Leverage innovative project delivery methods...

Risk Management

It is important to create a process to identify project risks and response strategies up front to effectively manage opportunities and threats and ensure successful project delivery. Learn how to recognize and prioritize project risks, assess likelihood and impact, communicate risks to project...

Pre-Construction

There are many elements to consider when developing transportation projects. Implement collaborative and integrative approaches to utility, rights-of-way, rail, and public coordination.  Apply these effective approaches early in the project lifecycle to confidently make context sensitive design...

Financing

Establish systems to comply with financial management requirements and explore innovative tools to effectively administer your funding. If you are seeking initial or additional funding opportunities for a project, please visit the DOT Navigator and Build America Bureau to apply for grants and loans...

Project Management

Cost estimation and scheduling are critical elements of successful project delivery. Adopting a rigorous approach to each early in the project lifecycle will help to avoid cost overruns and delays. 

Civil Rights

Your project must be in full compliance with civil rights laws and regulations throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful project delivery without delays. 

Environmental Review

Federally funded projects must consider the environmental impacts of their proposed actions to inform their decision-making. To bring about time and cost savings in project delivery, environmental considerations may be considered prior to and during the planning process and may be incorporated into...

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Public Engagement

The Project Delivery Toolbox provides a collection of resources from across the Department relating to public engagement. Find ways to collaborate, secure full representation, and create meaningful participation from the communities that your IIJA-funded project will impact.