The International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) will host a workshop titled “Digital Workflow from Design to Construction for Pavements” at the iHEEP 2025 conference (66th International Highway Engineering Exchange Program conference) in Myrtle Beach, SC, from October 5 to 10, 2025. The agenda is as follows:
Monday (October 6th, 2025) PM (EST)
Time
Topic
Speakers
3:00 PM – 3:05 PM
1 – Introduction and Overview
Dr. George K. Chang (Transtec Group, a Terracon Company)
3:05 PM – 3:35 PM
2 – Milling and Pavement Equipment and the Use of 3D Models
Laikram Narsingh (John Deere Wirtgen Group); Jim Preston (TOPCON)
3:35 PM – 4:05 PM
3 – Geometric and Material As-Built Data Collected by Road Construction Equipment
Laikram Narsingh (John Deere Wirtgen Group); Jim Preston (TOPCON)
4:05 PM – 4:35 PM
4 – Living Models in Asset and Pavement Management Systems with Updates from Machines
Chuck Hixon (Matt McDonald), Tim Kowalski (John Deere Wirtgen Group)
4:35 PM – 5:00 PM
5 – Contractor’s Perspective on 3D Construction and Open Discussion
Scott Fernald (Granite Construction); Dr. George K. Chang (Transtec Group, a Terracon Company)
5:00 PM
Adjourned
Detailed abstracts for each workshop session, along with speakers’ bios, can be downloaded here. Please register iHEEP 2025 and reserve your seats for this fantastic workshop now!
The 12th International Conference on Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields (BCRRA 2026) will be held from 22 to 24 June 2026. The abstract submission will be due on June 9, 2025. We would like to kindly invite you to submit your contributions!
BCRRA 2026 is the twelfth edition of a prestigious conference held every four years since it began in 1982 in Trondheim. The conference focuses on the bearing capacity of transportation infrastructure, including roads, railways, and airports, as well as the latest developments in the field. BCRRA is well known for advancing knowledge and best practices in the design, construction, maintenance, and assessment of transportation infrastructure. BCRRA 2026 Main Themes [HERE].
Important dates:
The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 9, 2025!
Notification of Acceptance: June 30, 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline: September 8, 2025
Submission and Review Process:
We offer two submission options: Full Paper (3–8 pages) published in the Transportation Research Procedia – open access (Elsevier), and an Extended Abstract (2–3 pages) for overviews or practical insights, published by the conference organizer.
All submissions will undergo a two-stage double-blind peer review to ensure the highest level of academic and professional quality.
Moderated by Dr. George Chang of Transtec Group (A Terracon Company), the two-hour session featured key insights from industry experts. Rebecca Embacher of MnDOT introduced the AASHTO MDMS standard, Veta MDMS as a national platform, its data flow, and the user-friendly “wizard” feature. She also shared case studies on pavement construction forensics and updates on Veta MDMS pilot projects and rollout plans. Curt Dunn of NDDOT detailed his agency’s field experiences, recent projects, and future aspirations for Veta. Brent Carron of Valley Paving, representing contractors, discussed practical MDMS applications, benefits, challenges, and his vision for improvements.
The Q&A and panel discussion, joined by Monica Jurado of FHWA and Jim Hutchings of Fleetwatcher/AlignOps, addressed industry challenges, technical solutions, future Veta funding, enhancements, and outreach strategies for agencies and industry stakeholders.
This study highlights IC’s potential to improve the uniformity and adequacy of pavement foundations—beginning at the subgrade level—by enabling real-time adjustments during construction. The report also introduces a practical, field-friendly procedure for incorporating IC into full-scale infrastructure projects. The Tech Brief is available for download on the FHWA website.
A related presentation, delivered to the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) Intelligent Construction Technology (ICT) team, can also be downloaded from the ICT website.
Building on this research, The Transtec Group has initiated a new two-year collaboration with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), running from 2025 to 2027. Titled Piloting the Use of Intelligent Compaction for Evaluating Pavement Subgrade Uniformity and Adequacy, this project aims to pilot IC technologies as a quality assurance (QA) tool for subgrade evaluation in state-level construction projects. Applications will include new roadway construction, lane widening, and full-depth repairs—further validating the feasibility and effectiveness of IC for broader adoption.
Dr. George Chang, the principal investigator for these research efforts, will co-author a forthcoming book titled Pioneer of Intelligent Construction: Intelligent Compaction. As the second volume in the ISIC ICT book series, the publication—set for release by Springer in late 2025—will offer a comprehensive look into IC, from fundamental mechanistic concepts to real-world field applications. Additional details are available on the ISIC publications webpage.
First conceptualized in 1978, Intelligent Compaction has remained at the forefront of construction innovation for nearly five decades. While recent developments have largely focused on asphalt applications, current research is bringing IC back to its roots—enhancing soils and subbase compaction to improve pavement foundation performance.
For more information or inquiries, please contact Dr. George Chang at GKChang@TheTranstecGroup.com, or reach out to The Transtec Group’s research team.
FHWA ICT for Asphalt Paving Virtual Workshops – Parts I & II
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FHWA will conduct two-part (2-hour each) virtual workshops on Intelligent Construction Technologies (ICT) for Asphalt Paving on March 18 and 20, 2025. This workshop is sponsored by FHWA Project HIF230086PR project “Develop Informational Materials NDT Intelligent Construction Technologies for Asphalt Pavement during Construction”. The objectives of this workshop are to: Share ICT implementation strategies to improve quality, safety, asset management/performance, and to reduce costs; Overview of non-destructive testing and intelligent construction technologies for asphalt paving; Summarize Paver-mounted Thermal Profiles (PMTP), Intelligent Compaction (IC), Dielectric Profile System (DPS), and Veta ICT data management software: capabilities, shortfalls, and appropriate usage. Contractors, FHWA and DOT agencies, consultants, and academics who are interested in implementing ICT on asphalt paving projects to improve the construction quality are strongly encouraged to attend this informative workshop. All attendees will receive workshop certificates with 2 units of PDH or 0.2 units of CEU for completing each virtual workshop (NB: requires separate registrations).
Material delivery management system (MDMS) is a standardization effort to manage all data associated with the delivery of material to a paving contract, including Source (E-Ticket), Loading and delivery event, Testing and contract administration, Agency field verification, Hauler. This webinar will provide the background of the AASHTO MDMS standard and Veta—MDMS implementation. Speakers from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and contractors will also share their perspectives and demonstrate case studies on how MDMS helps them leverage the values of all intelligent construction technologies to diagnose paving issues and make timely corrective actions to improve pavement qualities. We will also have a panel discussion that includes all speakers, FHWA, and vendors’ representatives.
Due to a high demand, we decided to make this workshop in HYBRID! A FREE Intelligent Construction Technologies (ICT) for Asphalt Paving Workshop will be conducted at the 52nd Annual Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference & Equipment Show (RMACES) Conference AND broadcasted via GotoWebinar from 8AM to noon, mountain time, on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The physical workshop location is at Marriott Denver Tech Center (4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237), Room Iris, Blue Bell, or Lupine. This workshop is sponsored by FHWA Project HIF230086PR project “Develop Informational Materials NDT Intelligent Construction Technologies for Asphalt Pavement during Construction”.
The objectives of this workshop are: Share ICT implementation strategies to improve quality, safety, asset management/performance, and to reduce costs; Overview of non-destructive testing and intelligent construction technologies for asphalt paving; Summarize Paver-mounted Thermal Profiles (PMTP), Intelligent Compaction (IC), Dielectric Profile System (DPS), and Veta ICT data management software: capabilities, shortfalls, and appropriate usage. Contractors, FHWA and DOT agencies, consultants, and academics who are interested in implementing ICT on asphalt paving projects to improve the construction quality are strongly encouraged to attend this informative workshop.
This workshop is FREE for all. Registration methods:
A FREE Intelligent Construction Technologies (ICT) for Asphalt Paving Workshop will be offered at the 52nd Annual Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference & Equipment Show (RMACES) Conference from 8AM to noon, mountain time, on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The workshop location is at Marriott Denver Tech Center (4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237), Room Iris, Blue Bell, or Lupine. This workshop is sponsored by FHWA Project HIF230086PR “Develop Informational Materials NDT Intelligent Construction Technologies for Asphalt Pavement during Construction”.
The objectives of this workshop are: Share ICT implementation strategies to improve quality, safety, asset management/performance, and to reduce costs; Overview of non-destructive testing and intelligent construction technologies for asphalt paving; Summarize Paver-mounted Thermal Profiles (PMTP), Intelligent Compaction (IC), Dielectric Profile System (DPS), and Veta ICT data management software: capabilities, shortfalls, and appropriate usage. Please download the flyer for detailed information.
Contractors, FHWA and DOT agencies, consultants, and academics who are interested in implementing ICT on asphalt paving projects to improve the construction quality are strongly encouraged to attend this informative workshop.
This workshop is FREE for all. Please click here to sign up or scan the QR Code below to reserve your seats. All sign-up persons will receive a PDF version of the complete workshop handouts (detailed workshop information, the slide pages for note-taking, etc.) and 4 units of PDH or 0.4 units of CEU for completing the workshop.
We are excited to announce that early-bird registration is now extended to July 31, 2024, for the 4th International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) International Conference. The conference will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, from September 10 to 12, 2024.
Detailed information can be found on the ISIC website at www.is-ic.org and in the attached brochure.
Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) will be provided for attendees upon request.
The International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) is a source of knowledge and information on intelligent construction technologies for public agencies, contractors, consultants, academia, and other relevant industries.
ISIC provides a forum for disseminating knowledge concerning collecting, analyzing, and applying information relating to intelligent construction technologies (ICT) for infrastructure. ICT is a combination of modern science and innovative construction technologies. The mission of ISIC is to promote the applications of ICT to the life-cycle of infrastructure: from the survey, design, construction, operation, and maintenance/rehabilitation by adapting to changes in environments and minimizing risks. The goals of its mission are to improve the quality of construction, cost-saving, and safety.
We look forward to seeing you in September.
Please feel free to contact me at hahnp@egr.msu.edu or (517)303-9637 with any questions or concerns.
Intelligent construction technologies (ICT) are combinations of modern science and innovative construction technologies. The International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) provides a forum for disseminating knowledge concerning the collection, analysis, and application of ICT for infrastructure. ISIC’s mission is to promote ICT applications to the life cycle of infrastructure (survey, design, construction, operation, and maintenance/rehabilitation) while adapting to environmental conditions and minimizing risk. The goals of ISIC are to improve the quality of construction, reduce costs, and promote safety. ISIC 2024’s theme is “Sustainability through Technologies.” It is organized and hosted by the ISIC North America Chapter and the National Center for Pavement Preservation (NCPP).
ISIC 2024 will have the highest quality workshops, technical sessions, and panel discussions to share with you. Download the brochure and detailed agenda. We look forward to seeing you at ISIC 2024!
