ABSTRACT
Asphaltic-concrete paving (AC paving) work is generally straightforward in scope, but this work can contribute to a major project disruption when closing out a project. The biggest and most common obstacles associated with this work are maintaining access in and out of the jobsite and sustaining the efficiency of other trades while this work is performed, as the area where this work is performed is commonly covered with office trailers, cargo boxes, stored materials, worker parking, and other obstructions that have accumulated throughout the course of the project. This work will be performed at the end of the project, often during the chaotic conditions when other work is frantically being performed as the construction effort comes to a close. It is important to properly schedule and coordinate this work so that access in and out of the jobsite is not hampered to the point that it causes inefficiencies or delays for the other subcontractors who must concurrently perform other work on the project. Phasing this work is a common practice, but the AC paving subcontractor will need to be made aware of any sequenced work prior to bidding the project via either the project schedule or bid instructions.
