The Transportation Construction Management Group (TCM) is a coordinated effort between AASHTO, FHWA, ARTBA, AGC, and academia with representatives whose shared goal is the improvement of transportation construction management practices. This group was initiated to facilitate the sharing of best practices and to expedite the dissemination of information regarding new technology, procedures and programs. The TCM will accomplish this by: - Sharing current practices through case studies, reports, evaluations, web pages, webinars, etc.; - Developing and publishing sample guidelines, specifications and model procedures; - Hosting meetings, conferences, webinars, and other means of exchanging information; - Coordinating issues with industry associations representatives; and - Designating lead states for implementation efforts. (see attached file for further details)

The TCM's objectives have been and will remain focused in three broad areas: 1. Efficiency - Improve the efficiency of the delivery of transportation projects through the use of appropriate project delivery methods, contracting methods and contract management provisions, new technology, new communication and documentation practices, etc., 2. Quality - Improve the quality of construction through the use of advanced construction management tools, practices, and performance measures and 3. Improve Risk Management Procedures

Those participating in this pooled fund will be involved with the creation of the annual work plan. The annual work plan will be created in June of each year for work from July 1 through June 30 of the following year. Prioritization of work items will depend on the amount of funding available and the consensus decisions of the participating agencies. (See attached file)

Suggested contribution is $25,000/yr for each of 3 years/