Virtual Learning
Construction Field Inspection/Admin
- Jan 31, 2024
Virtual Learning (desktop/laptop and mobile devices)
The above opportunity and more can be accessed by visiting the TLN Learning Management System (LMS).
Description
This presentation will serve as a refresher/basic overview of the administration of federally funded construction projects. This presentation will discuss the FHWA Stewardship and Oversight on projects and the role you play in administering them. Items to be presented are review of controlling documents, understanding quality, safety characteristics, work zone safety elements, basic inspection best practices and techniques, and construction reviews. This presentation will discuss topics that are found in the National Highway Institute (NHI) Construction Program Management and Inspection Guide.
Speaker(s)
Kathryn Weisner, PE, FHWA Construction & Contract Administration Engineer. Kat is a construction and contract administration engineer in the FHWA's Resource Center focusing on innovation deployment, contract administration, and construction. She started her career as a co-op student with FHWA's Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division, worked for the Maryland State Highway Administration Office of Construction, and has held positions in multiple FHWA offices since returning to Federal service. Kat is responsible for the identification, development and delivery of training, technical assistance, and technology deployment in Federal-aid contract administration, construction means, methods, and inspection, 3D modeling, UASs, e-Construction, Construction Partnering, and e-Ticketing. She is also the lead instructor for several NHI courses, responsible for over 35 instructor's development and deliveries. She has an M.B.A from Frostburg State University and a B.S. in civil engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Kat is a licensed professional engineer in Maryland and Pennsylvania and is a Nationally Registered Advanced EMT who volunteers on a 9-1-1 MICU.
Target Audience
All state, local and private construction, design, bridge and maintenance staff involved in Federal-aid highway projects.