Alaska Department of Transportation: Workflow Optimization Research Project, Final Report Final rept

摘要

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' (DOT&PF) evaluated the preconstruction process workflow. The primary focus of the research project was to determine whether work flows between different sections efficiently; identify any gaps, problems, bottlenecks, or rework due to current workflow practices; assess whether the transfer of information between sections occurs in a consistent format, and if there are any inconsistencies that result in rework; identify whether there are standardized technologies and tools used to generate preconstruction project work products in different sections and regions. Overall, the research project found that current business practices and the use of supporting technology do not result in rework or inconsistency as internal work products flow between different functions. The research does not provide information from which to determine whether there would be business benefits to DOT&PF from changes to the process, organizational roles, or technologies used for project delivery. The principal focus for the research is work flow between sections.