wigle acec transportation symposium april 2010
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Presentation on Design-Build transportation projects supporting Operation Iraq Freedom (IOF) by the US Army Corps of Engineers. E-mail me at [email protected] if interested in a presentation.TRANSCRIPT
USACE D/B Transportation Projects in Iraq - Technical Challenges &
Strategic Implications
8th Annual Spring Transportation Symposium
9 April 2010
Presented By: Matt Wigle
National Program Manager – US Army Corps of [email protected]
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Background & Survey of Transportation Projects In Iraq
Technical Challenges & Solutions
Strategic Implications
Closing Remarks
Presentation Overview
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The adventure….
USACE Project Manager
Iraq -13 months (‘08-’09)
40+ D/B projects
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Survey of Transportation Projects in Iraq
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Project Challenges…
Priority and locations of projects
Security Concerns - site, staff and suppliers
Limited pool of capable contractors
Limited site data & restricted QA oversight
Cultural, Language and Political issues
Developing an acceptable Scope of Work
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Security Threats…
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Threat & risk perception…
Direct & Indirect Fire
Improvised Explosive Devices
Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Devices
Kidnapping and Execution
Intimidation & Labor fixing
Robbery and Stealing
Extortion (Permits, labor usage, checkpoints…)
Contractor
USACE
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Project Identification Challenges
•Priorities•Measurable Impacts•Mission Support•Realistic•Project Assumptions
•Perceptions•Social Status•History or issues•Wants vs Needs
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Balancing competing interests in Project Delivery…
Mission Support, Capacity Development &
Local Involvement
Execution & Business Risks
Fiscal Responsibility
& Prestige
Legal &Contract Compliance
Security
Project Approach
Politics
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Challenge Location …
Considerations
•Security•Logistics•Coordinates•Specification•Access•Locals•Bidders•SOW
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Assessments of Structures….
Issues:•Qualified Staff•Repair Plan•Security•Temp Fix
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Many challenges to a simple paving project…•Electrical distribution•Businesses•Property lines & Boundaries•Sewer & Drainage
•Access to Homes•Security Management•Site Safety•Site Visits & Compliance
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Measurable affects…
Before
After
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Limited Resources - Demand vs Resources Challenge
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40
60
80
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120
InitailResponse
Ramp-up Maturation Close-out
USACE
A/E Firms
Constructors
Demand
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Culture and Communications
•Security•Access•Land Settlement•Purpose & Use
•Relationship Building•Problem Resolution•Project Acceptance
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Functioning and Useful
•Maintainable•Durable•Acceptable to locals•Completed on time
•Meets funding agency expectations•Consistent with local understanding•Complaint with contract terms
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Some Unique Solutions to Challenges….
Solar LightsTraining CentersOutreach EventsInterpretersCultural AdvisorsSecurity TeamsArmored VehiclesTemp BridgesLocal Nationals
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Strategic Impacts to the local population…
Increase in commerce
Increased availability of goods & services
Increased local employment
Improved emergency services
Improved relationships with Coalition Forces
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Country Impacts
Improved security & hope
Promotes formation of stable government
Ability to efficiently draw down our forces
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Closing Remarks
Our industry experience is needed to support US interests in contingency environments.
Contact me if interested in serving.