Publications

Pre-qualification for prime consultants : highway and bridge projects

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This list indicates the consulting firms that have been pre-qualified by Alberta Transportation to provide prime consultant services on highway, bridges and complex projects.

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Bridge structures design criteria : version 9

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This resource documents Alberta Transportation’s bridge design practices and policies and is intended to supplement the requirements of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. It applies to the... More ≫

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This resource documents Alberta Transportation’s bridge design practices and policies and is intended to supplement the requirements of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code. It applies to the design of major bridges as defined within the document, as well as pedestrian bridge structures, overhead sign structures and retaining wall structures.

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Environmental Management System manual. Version 18

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The Alberta Transportation Environmental Management System Manual (EMS) outlines the environmental roles and responsibilities of ministry staff and Service Providers. In addition, the EMS... More ≫

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The Alberta Transportation Environmental Management System Manual (EMS) outlines the environmental roles and responsibilities of ministry staff and Service Providers. In addition, the EMS identifies the federal and provincial environmental regulatory instruments that can apply to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance phases of projects.

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Hydrovac agreements for utility locating

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This bulletin is issued to inform all consultants and department staff of the update of Appendix H, Utility Agreement Samples of the Engineering Consulting Guidelines (ECG) Volume 1, 2011.

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Engineering consulting guidelines for highway, bridge and water projects, volume 2, 2013 – Appendix D (D.01)

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This design bulletin contains amendments to various sections of the Engineering Consultant Guidelines for Highway, Bridge And water Projects (Volume 2).

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Bridge inspection and maintenance system : BIM advisory bulletin

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BIM advisory bulletins communicate changes to the bridge inspection and maintenance system that occur between regular updates to the inspection manual. Information communicated in these bulletins... More ≫

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BIM advisory bulletins communicate changes to the bridge inspection and maintenance system that occur between regular updates to the inspection manual. Information communicated in these bulletins is incorporated into later versions of the inspection manual and the bulletins become out of date upon the release of the updated manual. See Related for a link to the most recent version of the inspection manual.

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Bridge inspection and maintenance system : BIM Level 1 inspection manual. Version 4

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This anual forms the basis of Alberta Transportation's Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (BIM) System. The primary goals of the BIM system are to: ensure an appropriate level of safety to the... More ≫

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This anual forms the basis of Alberta Transportation's Bridge Inspection and Maintenance (BIM) System. The primary goals of the BIM system are to: ensure an appropriate level of safety to the travelling public; protect the province of Alberta's significant investment in bridges; and ensure that inspections within the province are completed in a consistent and uniform way. It is intended that this document be used as both a training manual for new inspectors and an ongoing reference source for seasoned practitioners. Although the manual's main focus is on the proper rating of the various bridge elements, it also touches on the setup of the BIM system, inspection preparedness and techniques, and maintenance recommendations.

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Bridge inspection and maintenance system : BIM Level 2 inspection manual. Version 2

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Alberta Transportation's BIM Level 2 Inspection Manual outlines the various detailed inspection and testing techniques that the Department uses to manage known issues at specific bridge sites.... More ≫

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Alberta Transportation's BIM Level 2 Inspection Manual outlines the various detailed inspection and testing techniques that the Department uses to manage known issues at specific bridge sites. Some of these techniques are implemented as part of a regular Level 2 inspection program carried out at select sites. Other techniques are typically used on a one-off basis when required to provide additional information necessary for the proper management of the structure and/or site. It is intended that this document be used as both a training manual for new inspectors and an ongoing reference source for seasoned practitioners. Although the manual's main focus is on the proper rating of the various bridge elements, it also touches on the setup of the BIM system, inspection preparedness and techniques, and maintenance recommendations.

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Bridge fabrication inspection manual. Edition 1

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This manual serves as a documentation of the processes and practices of fabrication of various bridge components for Alberta Transportation. It outlines Alberta Transportation's representatives... More ≫

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This manual serves as a documentation of the processes and practices of fabrication of various bridge components for Alberta Transportation. It outlines Alberta Transportation's representatives responsibilities (the consultant and sub-consultants) throughout the fabrication process including the review of prefabrication submissions, review of quality control inspection and testing information, completion of quality assurance inspection and testing, and the assembly and production of fabrication documentation for record purposes. The responsibilities of the consultant and their sub-consultants form the quality assurance program for the fabrication of bridge components that directly contributes to the safety, reliability, durability and long-term management of bridges throughout the province.

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Environmental Management System manual. Version 17

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Alberta Transportation's Environmental Management System (EMS) is an organizational approach to environmental management with the goal of making environmental considerations part of the... More ≫

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Alberta Transportation's Environmental Management System (EMS) is an organizational approach to environmental management with the goal of making environmental considerations part of the department's projects and daily activities. The EMS Manual: outlines the roles and responsibilities of all personnel under the EMS; identifies the Alberta Transportation's key regulatory environmental responsibilities; provides details of procedures and practices designed to manage Alberta Transportation's potential environmental impacts; outlines the training expectations required to maintain and potentially improve Alberta Transportation's environmental performance; and outlines the process for inspection and monitoring of the key characteristics of Alberta Transportation's environmental activities.

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