ARTBA 2024 Northeastern Meeting held in Newport.

CIRI served as host and co-sponsor for annual regional event.

The 2024 ARTBA Northeastern Regional Meeting was a valuable opportunity to hear about the latest industry developments, methods and technologies — while networking with transportation construction professionals from the NE region and beyond. Held on October 28-30 at Hotel Viking in Newport, the 2024 agenda included.

CIRI President Mike D’Ambra with RIDOT Director Alviti and ARTBA Chair Jeff Nelson.

Keynote presentation by RIDOT Director Alviti. Rhode Island’s visionary approach to revitalizing its transportation infrastructure — emphasizing innovation, stakeholder collaboration and sustainable practices — has driven significant advancements. Director Peter Alviti, Jr. P.E. of RIDOT spoke about the state’s approach to managing and improving its assets, along with plans for future projects.

TransOvation 2024: Collaboration Leads to Innovation. Collaboration sessions to foster partnerships and innovative thinking in transportation infrastructure. Topics included public-private partnerships (P3s), cross-disciplinary teams, community engagement and digital collaboration tools.

Fern Hollow Bridge Project. A look at the 2022 emergency fast-track process for the funding, design, construction and opening of a new bridge following the January 28 collapse of this crucial Pittsburgh connector. A collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the City of Pittsburgh.

Digital Delivery Across Transportation Construction. A look at the latest digital platforms and tools to facilitate real-time collaboration and project management among stakeholders.

Transportation Construction Market Update. A presentation by ARTBA Senior Economist, Dr. Josh Hurwitz, on the state of the national and northeastern markets.

Navigating Legal Issues In Construction Delays. Practical approaches and legal insights for the resolution of claims of non-compliance and project delays.

Protecting Structures from Vessel Collisions. Strategies to safeguard bridge structures from vessel collisions, focusing on risk assessments, design solutions and emergency response measures.