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OBJECTIVES: The projects objectives are to: 1) review current QC/QA practices on KYTC
projects; 2) define various QC/QA measures of success; 3) investigate the relationship between
pay factors and various QC/QA quality indices and/or measures of success; 4) verify the
relevance and fairness of QC/QA pay factors; and 5) identify the barriers preventing the QC/QA
specifications from producing optimal outcomes.
BACKGROUND: In recent years, the KYTC has implemented a host of QC/QA specifications.
There is some anecdotal evidence that perhaps it is not very difficult to qualify for 100% payment
or perhaps a bonus on Kentucky projects. One could argue that this is the result of the QC/QA
process producing a better quality product. On the other hand, one could argue that the QC/QA
specifications are not stringent enough. At any rate, the QC/QA processes must have a periodic
critical review component As a part of this review, effectiveness and fairness of QC/QA
specifications must be analyzed, and if needed, proper adjustments should be made. This is a
very timely topic. The KYTC will be the major source of information for this study; however,
information will also be sought from other state and national agencies. Industry feedback will
also be incorporated into this process.
FY 2007 PROPOSED WORK: It is anticipated that the review of current practices and the
definition of measures of success will be completed during the first year of the project.
PROGRAMMED COST FY 2007:
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:
$ 40,000
$120,000
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 7/1/06 → 6/30/07 |
Funding
- KY Transportation Cabinet
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Kentucky Cooperative Transportation Research Program Part II KCTRP 07-27
Toussaint, P. (PI), Allen, D. (CoI), Chen, M. (CoI), Crabtree, J. (CoI), Graves, R. (CoI), Grossardt, T. (CoI), Hancher, D. (CoI), Harik, I. (CoI), Hopkins, T. (CoI), Hopwood, T. (CoI), Kreis, S. (CoI) & Pigman, J. (CoI)
7/1/06 → 6/30/07
Project: Research project