ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLANS (PMPS) FOR ABC PROJECTS - Final Report - Benefits and Challenges

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The Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) process uses coordinated design, material, and management methods to reduce the public impact of construction. By shortening schedules and limiting traffic disruption, ABC supports critical infrastructure delivery. Because ABC projects are highly complex, clear Project Management Plans (PMPs) define roles and processes. This final report evaluates an ABC-specific PMP template through retrospective comparisons of existing plans and semi-structured interviews with teams from completed ABC projects.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Problem Statement

Chapter 3: Objectives and Research Approach

Chapter 4: Detailed Description of Completed Tasks

Task 1 – Work with partner(s) to identify suitable projects for pilot studies

Task 2 – Develop project PMPs using the template and guide developed specifically for ABC projects

Task 3-Track projects during construction to assess the use of PMPs

Task 4-Analyze data gathered from projects and project teams

Chapter 5: Results and Specific Deliverables

Appendix I: Project A

Appendix II: Project B

Appendix III: Project C

Appendix IV: Project D

Appendix V: Interview Information

Appendix VI: Revised PMP Template

Appendix X: Guidelines for Completing the Template

Technical Report Documentation Page | 1. Report No.
ABC-UTC-2016-C5-OU02 | | 2. Government Accession No. | 3. Recipient’s Catalog No. | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 4. Title and Subtitle
Adoption and Implementation of Project Management Plans (PMPs) for ABC Projects: Benefits and Challenges | | | 5. Report Date (e.g., March 2019) April 2024 | | | | | 6. Performing Organization Code | | 7. Author(s)
Matthew Reyes ([https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0693-0861](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0693-0861))
Somik Ghosh ([https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7307-0072](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7307-0072))
Alexander Smith, Kade Snodgrass, Maryam Taleghani, Nana Antwi, Swikriti Shrestha | | | 8. Performing Organization Report No. | | 9. Performing Organization Name and Address
Construction Science Division
University of Oklahoma
830 Van Vleet Oval, GH 180
Norman, OK 73019 | | | 10. Work Unit No. (TRAIS) | | | | | 11. Contract or Grant No.
69A3551747121 | | 12. Sponsoring Organization Name and Address | | | 13. Type of Report and Period Covered Final Report (June 2022 – April 2024) | | Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center Florida International University 10555 W. Flagler Street, EC 3680 Miami, FL 33174 | US Department of Transportation Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology And Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 201590 | | | | | | | 14. Sponsoring Agency Code | | 15. Supplementary Notes
[Visit](Visit www.abc-utc.fiu.edu for other ABC reports)[ ](Visit www.abc-utc.fiu.edu for other ABC reports)[www.abc-utc.fiu.edu](Visit www.abc-utc.fiu.edu for other ABC reports)[ for other ABC reports](Visit www.abc-utc.fiu.edu for other ABC reports). | | | | | 16. Abstract
The Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) process employs a range of design, material, and management techniques to mitigate the impact of construction on the public. By reducing construction time and minimizing traffic disruptions, ABC projects play a crucial role in infrastructure development. Given their complexity, effective planning and collaboration among project team members are essential. To facilitate this, Project Management Plans (PMPs) are developed. These plans define team members’ roles and outline the processes to be followed. PMPs serve as critical tools, especially for major projects (exceeding $500 million) or those funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Previously, the research team created a PMP template specifically for ABC projects. This guide assists project team members in developing their own PMPs. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the template and resulting PMPs. Collaborating with project management teams from various Departments of Transportation (DOTs), the team focused on recently completed ABC projects. Employing a retrospective approach, existing PMPs from completed projects were compared with the ABC template, identifying gaps and overlaps. Subsequently, semi-structured interviews were conducted with personnel from multiple ABC project management teams. The interviewees highlighted several benefits of PMPs, including improved coordination among project participants, enhanced quality and safety, established communication channels, and effective resource management. Overall, the findings provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of PMPs for ABC projects and specifically validate the utility of the previously developed template. | | | | | 17. Key Words
This is a listing of terms that identify the major concepts ofthe research. Identify key words or short phrases, including those that may not appear in the report title or abstract that libraries may use to catalog and index the report. | | 18. Distribution Statement
No restrictions. | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 19. Security Classification (of this report)
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FAQs

What is the purpose of Project Management Plans (PMPs) in ABC projects?

PMPs define team members’ roles and outline the processes to be followed, helping teams coordinate effectively on complex ABC work.

How did the study evaluate the effectiveness of the ABC PMP template?

The research compared existing PMP documents from completed ABC projects against the ABC template to identify gaps and overlaps.

What benefits did teams report after using PMPs?

Interviewees highlighted improved coordination, enhanced quality and safety, established communication channels, and effective resource management.

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