Integrating Early Constructability and Schedule Discipline to Improve Project Delivery

As part of the MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference, Hatim Elnueri presented alongside Suzie von Bermuth of MassDOT on the topic: Build Before You Bid: Integrating Early Constructability and Schedule Discipline to Improve MassDOT Project Delivery. Their session explored common project delay drivers — including owner and third-party impacts, contractor coordination challenges, and unforeseen field conditions — while outlining proactive mitigation strategies centered on constructability planning, data-driven scheduling, and early stakeholder coordination. Through real-world examples, the presentation demonstrated how integrating strong build strategies with disciplined schedule management can improve predictability, reduce risk, and support more resilient project delivery outcomes.

The annual conference serves as a forum for transportation practitioners from federal, state, and local agencies, academia, and private industry to exchange ideas, share best practices, and collaborate on innovative approaches to transportation systems and infrastructure management. This year’s program featured discussions on AI and advanced sensing technologies, resilient infrastructure solutions, sustainable materials, and data-driven transportation planning.