Session 5 of 8

Tool: Over-the-Shoulder Reviews 

18 D-B, 17 CM-GC

NCHRP Research Report 939 presents practical guidance for the post-award administration of projects delivered using alternative, nontraditional methods.

Tool: Over-the-Shoulder Reviews (18 D-B, 17 CM-GC)

What is it?

  • A meeting between the agency and designer to informally review and discuss design progress

Why use it?

  • Provide agency feedback on the design before the design proceeds too far
  • The design process is not paused as it might for a formal review
  • Provides a level of quality review

How to use it?

  • Include in the RFP
  • Prioritize critical path activities
  • Check specific design criteria during reviews

Guest Speaker:
Keli Wylie, PE. Alternative Project Delivery Administrator, Arkansas Department of Transportation

Documents

NCHRP ACM Contract Admin – Session 5 Slides

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