1. Bridge Construction Forum 2006 The Human Factor Duff Joseph, Erreca Inc. Working to Build the Future Together

2. 2 “He or she does not know what he or she is doing” Contract

3. Working to Build the Future Together 3 Bridges are more than just concrete and steel.

4. Working to Build the Future Together 4 All projects are eventually completed.

5. Working to Build the Future Together 5 The good And the bad

6. Working to Build the Future Together 6 Last year’s forum attendees.

7. Working to Build the Future Together 7 The human factor

8. Working to Build the Future Together 8 The topic and participation surveys comments were: “Find experienced bridge inspectors” “Make bridge and district work for the same company” “Let the people doing the work, work” “The best answer is not always no”.

9. Working to Build the Future Together 9 “Everyone on this project did their best to get the bridgework completed.”

10. Working to Build the Future Together 10 Technology

11. Working to Build the Future Together 11 Discussion questions:

12. Working to Build the Future Together 12 What can be done to insure that the staff work together and to reduce the stress of Bridge Construction? How can we alleviate the shortage of qualified personnel for both the contractors and Caltrans in the short and long term? How are we going to transfer the necessary technical and soft skills to the new generation? How are we going to overcome the lack of experience at the field level, on both sides?

13. 13 Bridge Construction Forum 2006 The Human Factor Working to Build the Future Together