Digitizing Construction with Digital Project Delivery
NDOT is modernizing systems as part of NDOT’s five-year business plan. A key component of implementing this plan is digital project delivery (DPD).
NDOT defines digital project delivery as the process in which digital data, such as 2D and 3D models and other digital data exchanges, are used directly throughout the project development and delivery to support the project stakeholders’ levels of information need. Ultimately, the digital information created, updated, and collected during project development and delivery will be used to support maintenance, operations, and overall asset management, including future project planning.
Digital delivery is about sharing project information digitally. Currently, NDOT uses electronic information, like PDF plans, images, and paperless forms. Digital information is 2D and 3D models, linework, geospatial data, and more. This is an area that’s evolving and may change. The industry is moving towards a digital project delivery framework, and it’s important NDOT stays ahead of trends within project design and construction.
Benefits:
Equitable Impact
As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, NDOT’s DPD initiative will deliver significant returns
to roadway users of all socioeconomic classes all across the state.
Streamlined Workflows
Enhanced collaboration and reduced delays during design and construction.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Lower project delivery costs through improved efficiency, minimized errors, and optimized resource use.
Clearer Insights
Advanced visualization tools that bring project designs to life for all stakeholders.
Reliable Data
High-quality, accurate information that supports confident decision-making and long-term asset management.
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Jon Starr
Digital Delivery Manager
402-479-3711
Jon Starr is NDOT’s first Digital Project Delivery Manager. In his role, Jon is responsible for developing and overseeing the Digital Project Delivery Program by coordinating with internal NDOT stakeholders, contractors and consultants, leveraging 3D models and digital workflows, as well as strategically managing data through the assets lifecycle to increase efficiency for NDOT’s processes.
Prior to stepping into this role, Jon served as the Engineering Technology and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program Leader at NDOT for five years. Overall, Jon has served at NDOT for more than 30 years in road design, project management, technology development and leadership.
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Vision, Mission, & Goals
Vision: For projects starting design in 2027, NDOT will have the ability to deliver construction projects using contractual digital models with limited plans and start piloting the collection and acceptance of digital as-builts.
Mission: Enable NDOT to use digital project delivery to modernize its construction program by creating the processes, standards, and guidelines for implementing 3D technology and increase the amount of directly consumable data for project stakeholders.
Goals: NDOT intends to modernize its construction program through digital project delivery by:
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Establishing a short and long-term organizational structure and governance approach
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Creating detailed action plans to develop the processes, standards, and guidelines for implementing 3D technology
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Increasing the amount of directly consumable data for project stakeholders
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Implementing 3D technology and digital models for use in design and construction
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Advancing the use of accessible digital processes and tools and lifecycle data
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Creating as-built records that accurately represent the as-constructed and accepted field conditions, and incorporate 2D and 3D models, asset attribution, and metadata for priority assets
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Developing a sustainable digital project delivery system for future technologies
Implementation Process
There is a three-step strategic approach to successfully implement Digital Project Delivery, beginning with assessing current capabilities, followed by developing a multi-year roadmap of activities and then implementing pilot projects. A variety of stakeholders have been and will continue to be engaged during planning and implementation, including NDOT leaders, consultants, utility companies, and contractors.
NDOT has completed the initial capabilities assessment and is beginning to execute the multi-year roadmap toward digital delivery. The roadmap will be continuously updated as we navigate through implementation and continue to learn more.
Download NDOT's Project Delivery Implementation Plan
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Pilot Project
NDOT has undertaken a pilot project to test digital delivery on a single asset deliverable project. This project allows NDOT staff to experience digital project delivery first-hand and grasp the processes required to fulfill a roadway design and construction project using digital delivery. While this project is currently under construction, NDOT is capturing lessons learned to lay the foundation for future projects and support future digital delivery advancements.