This summer has been a hot one, there is nothing like the feeling of your pants bonding with your skin as you stand in the sun on a hot asphalt slab. Nebraska had very little rain fall this spring and early summer which enabled Lancaster County to finish our 2-mile new pavement project in May. It was fun to take the time to celebrate this with the team before we moved on to the next project.



In addition, we were able to open our first tub girder bridge this spring. This new method of bridge construction dramatically reduces the time of traditional bridge construction. This bridge was awarded a Nebraska County Bridge Match Program Grant for innovation. I was happy the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill to extend and fund the County Bridge Match Program to 2028, if you are interested in how the program works, please contact me.

As a reminder, NACE has updated their remittance address for membership and renewal payments. Please ensure all payments being made to the organization are sent to:

P.O. Box 426064, Washington, DC 20042-6064

Any other correspondence can be mailed to 660 N. Capitol St, NW, Washington, DC 20001. If you have any questions on a pending invoice or pending payment, please contact Jen at jvoshell@countyengineers.org. Thank you for updating your records.

ExeVision:

Enhancing County Project Management with e-Construction Solutions

Let’s talk about overcoming barriers and boosting efficiencies with e-Construction Solutions. It is crucial for every county transportation agency to prioritize the adoption of online project management and documentation into their operations. By abandoning traditional manual methods such as paper field books and spreadsheets, agencies of any size, budget, or internal technology expertise can now smoothly transition their road construction project documentation to an online platform.

What are some advantages of e-Construction Implementation? Implementing an e-Construction solution provides numerous advantages for counties. First and foremost, it eliminates the need for duplicating data entry efforts, significantly reducing the likelihood of transcription errors. This streamlined process saves time and minimizes the potential for inaccuracies. Additionally, for agencies dealing with multiple project stakeholders and approval processes, our cloud-based solution offers real-time access to project information from anywhere. This accessibility facilitates online approvals and enables on-demand reporting. If your goal is to streamline manual processes and reduce paperwork, adopting an e-Construction project documentation solution is a powerful strategy that enhances process efficiency and boosts productivity for your entire team.

Choose a Trusted NACE Partner in Project Management Solutions: With a proven track record over two decades, ExeVision has been providing comprehensive and mission-critical project management software solutions to state transportation agencies. In recent years, our focus has expanded to include county agencies, equipping them with robust construction management and materials testing solutions. Drawing from decades of experience and best practices with state DOTs, we offer a county solution that eliminates all concerns about internal software administration. Our fully hosted and managed solution is accessed through a user-friendly web browser interface, providing affordable monthly subscription services tailored to meet even the most budget-conscious agency's needs.

Here's how ExeVision's Integrated Project Development (iPDWeb) Solution can help you: ExeVision's iPDWeb solution is designed to simplify the management of daily reports, daily quantity entries, change orders, pay estimates, and subcontracts. Our system also allows engineers and inspectors to conveniently document project information onsite using a tablet, even in locations with limited or no internet or cellular connectivity. And for those with internal labs, equipment, testing personnel, and sampling requirements, we can show you how to manage those processes efficiently and inexpensively.

By embracing e-Construction solutions, county transportation agencies can overcome traditional barriers and revolutionize their project management practices. ExeVision's expertise and comprehensive offerings make us an ideal partner for seamlessly integrating online project management and documentation into your operations. Experience the benefits of efficient data entry, real-time accessibility, and streamlined processes, ultimately driving improved outcomes for your county projects.

Click here to connect with NACE Gold Member, Brent McKinley to discuss solutions for your county.

Mark your calendars for the next NACE Connect - Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Presented by ExeVision. Registration and details will be sent in the August.

If you are a corporate member interested in maximizing your benefits and would like to schedule a NACE Connect or Corporate Member Spotlight, please contact

Jen at jvoshell@countyengineers.org

If you attended the Annual Conference in Perdido Beach, don’t forget that you have until August 31, 2023 to login to the conference website and download the PDH form.

Last week, NACE visited Palm Springs to wrap up the planning for 2024. Here are the critical dates: 

October 30-Exhibitor Pre-Sale; 

November 13- Delegate and Exhibitor Registration Opens 

December 4- Housing opens

SAVE THE DATE!

NACE 2024

will be held in beautiful Palm Springs, CA

April 15-18, 2024

NACE Call for Presentations

NACE is now accepting submissions for consideration for the technical program. Please fill out the online form no later than August 28, 2023.

Link to form: https://airtable.com/shrKlhAC1vK0CG8Vx

FHWA Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program

The call for applications for the FHWA Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program (WCPP) is now open. The WCPP is a competitive grant program with the goal of reducing wildlife vehicle collisions (WVCs) while improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. 

Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on August 1, 2023.

National Center for Rural Road Safety Bulletin

The Notice of Funding Opportunity for a new pilot program for technical assistance has opened this week. The Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program offers technical assistance grants to rural and tribal communities. The NOFO combines two years of funding (Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023), $3.4 million in total, to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual awards will range in value up to the statutory limit of $360,000. There is no local funding match required to participate in this program. 

The grants may be used to hire staff or advisors to assist with early development-phase activities including, but not limited to, feasibility studies; preliminary engineering and design; environmental review; revenue forecasting; financial feasibility analysis; statutory and regulatory analysis and drafting and negotiation of agreements.

The Build America Bureau has created a simple, four-page funding application, available here, and will begin accepting submissions at 2 PM ET on August 14, 2023. 

STEEL BRIDGE WEBINAR SERIES OFFERS SOLUTIONS

The National Center for Rural Road Safety

is excited to announce that the 2023 National Summit on Rural Road Safety will be held September 12-14, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK.