COMPANY SNAPSHOT:
One of the United States' largest privately held construction firms, providing general contracting, design-build, and construction management services for a wide variety of markets.
LOCATION:
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Benefits
Clearly communicate progress with state officials at the DOT
Regularly monitor traffic and reduce liabilities
Quickly navigate changing conditions from anywhere
The Challenge
Capturing a complete jobsite history
At a hotspot for speedy drivers and backed-up highways, the Alabama Department of Transportation developed a plan to create a single point urban interchange. The project meant four new lanes of highway and expansion of two bridges — with minimal opportunities for lane closures. The team at Brasfield & Gorrie needed a way to maximize resources and operate efficiently.
The Solution
Live video construction cameras
The team placed an OxBlue Sapphire pan-tilt-zoom camera on an existing light pole nearby where they could watch both sides of the highway. The cameras helped track progress, streamline communication with the DOT and help Brasfield & Gorrie ensure construction didn't impact the highly-trafficked interchange.
The Implementation
Documenting the delivery
Documenting the project was one way Brasfield & Gorrie protected the team from liability, but it also helped ensure work was done correctly during the most critical phase of the project. The DOT allowed for very limited shut-down periods, making it imperative that the team used their time in the best way possible.The Results
Sharing the story
Now, a glowing red arch over McFarland Boulevard welcomes motorists, and one intersection, instead of two, is easier to navigate for all travelers. For Brasfield & Gorrie, having the photographic history from OxBlue is a powerful reminder of their great success improving the safety and efficiency in the City of Tuscaloosa. With the professional time-lapses, the team was able to share a powerful snapshot of success on social media and at industry conferences.
