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Infrastructure annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Infrastructure contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Infrastructure contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget.

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Government of Alberta review of procurement and project delivery practices

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The Government of Alberta contracted third party consultant Ernst & Young, to examine efficiencies and find potential savings in the procurement of goods, services, and construction as well as... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta contracted third party consultant Ernst & Young, to examine efficiencies and find potential savings in the procurement of goods, services, and construction as well as in the way infrastructure projects are delivered. This is the final report submitted to government by Ernst & Young. The Action Plan outlines how the Government of Alberta is moving forward to strengthen its processes based on the opportunities for improvement outlined in the Ernst & Young final report.

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What we heard : Infrastructure Accountability Act and 20-year strategic capital plan

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In summer 2020, the government invited its partners, job creators and Albertans to get involved in ensuring the province has the right infrastructure in place to meet future needs through an... More ≫

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In summer 2020, the government invited its partners, job creators and Albertans to get involved in ensuring the province has the right infrastructure in place to meet future needs through an online survey. Their input was used to inform development of the Infrastructure Accountability Act and the 20-Year Strategic Capital Plan. This resource summarizes the key findings and themes from the survey responses.

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Vendor performance management program

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The Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Program supports the Government of Alberta’s efforts to ensure the delivery of quality infrastructure projects on time, on budget and within scope. The VPM... More ≫

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The Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Program supports the Government of Alberta’s efforts to ensure the delivery of quality infrastructure projects on time, on budget and within scope. The VPM Program supports fiscal responsibility and stewardship of Alberta’s public finances. VPM is a fundamental contract management best practice that tracks and assesses the performance of vendors.

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Buildings that work- for Albertans

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Highlights work being done by Alberta Infrastructure in 2011-12 and beyond to build, maintain and expand schools, post-secondary institutions, health facilities, seniors accommodation facilities,... More ≫

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Highlights work being done by Alberta Infrastructure in 2011-12 and beyond to build, maintain and expand schools, post-secondary institutions, health facilities, seniors accommodation facilities, and other public buildings in Alberta.

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Final report : economic efficiency of long combination transport vehicles in Alberta

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Reports the findings of a study to review the safety and the economic efficiency of Energy Efficient Motor Vehicles (EEMVs), also referred to as Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs), in Alberta, as... More ≫

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Reports the findings of a study to review the safety and the economic efficiency of Energy Efficient Motor Vehicles (EEMVs), also referred to as Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs), in Alberta, as well as to consider the relative competitiveness of the competing railway mode. The use of the larger LCV truck configurations was found to represent a significant reduction in the number of movements taking place on the highways, a significant transportation cost efficiency for users of truck transportation services, a major reduction in fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions and a larger reduction in pavement wear.

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Highway advisory radio system : Alberta experience

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In 1998, a low-power FM radio broadcast transmitter was installed and tested near Valleyview on Hwy 43, to warn travellers of inclement road and weather conditions and construction or maintenance... More ≫

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In 1998, a low-power FM radio broadcast transmitter was installed and tested near Valleyview on Hwy 43, to warn travellers of inclement road and weather conditions and construction or maintenance activities. This Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) broadcast transmitter had a range of eight kilometres. The resulting report recommended that a portable HAR be evaluated on moving construction/ maintenance projects. This project follows up on that recommendation and documents the use of a portable HAR system on six mobile highway construction projects in Alberta.

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Demonstration project : sheeting material requirements for non- illuminated overhead signs

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The cost of installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and operating costs for illuminated overhead sign structures is a concern for several Alberta Infrastructure operations managers. A very... More ≫

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The cost of installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and operating costs for illuminated overhead sign structures is a concern for several Alberta Infrastructure operations managers. A very high-brightness reflective sheeting material was introduced in 1994 as a possible alternative to illumination. Since then several new products have emerged with a similar claim of superior retro-reflectivity properties when compared to traditional sheeting materials that were used in the past. A demonstration project was developed in order to assess the comparable performance of these materials and determine the minimum sign sheeting requirements for non-illuminated overhead signs. Based on this demonstration it is recommended that the department continue to specify using 3M's Diamond Grade (VIP) series 3990 as a proven product for use on overhead signs and for other specialized signing requirements.

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Recycled plastic guardrail posts for use in a flexible, longitudinal roadside (weak post) barrier

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Wooden guardrail posts are subject to splitting and rot as they age. Wooden guardrail posts that have been in service between eight and 15 years are evaluated and scheduled for replacement based... More ≫

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Wooden guardrail posts are subject to splitting and rot as they age. Wooden guardrail posts that have been in service between eight and 15 years are evaluated and scheduled for replacement based on their condition and estimated remaining service life. Approximately 20,000 posts are replaced each year. Recycled plastic posts have a conservative service life of 30 years. The objective of this project was to determine if recycled guardrail posts should be accepted for use in the department's standard W-Beam (Weak Post) Unblocked Wood Post, Flexible, Longitudinal Roadside Barrier System.

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RejuvaSeal demonstration project, Entwistle, Alberta

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RejuvaSeal is a product used primarily at airports for jet fuel spill protection and on heavily-oxidized airport pavements to prevent failure due to raveling and minor surface cracking. A... More ≫

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RejuvaSeal is a product used primarily at airports for jet fuel spill protection and on heavily-oxidized airport pavements to prevent failure due to raveling and minor surface cracking. A demonstration of RejuvaSeal was offered to Alberta Infrastructure in order to assess the technical benefits of RejuvaSeal as a surface preservation treatment. The overall consensus after one winter cycle was that the product performs better than a traditional fog seal. The long-term benefits and performance will vary and is dependent on the severity and extent of the damage already experienced by the asphalt concrete pavement. RejuvaSeal will be included as a proprietary surface treatment option for treating heavily-oxidized asphalt concrete pavement. Additional monitoring is required to determine the service life of this treatment option.

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