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Perry's Tips: Communication is the First Pillar of ALDOT’s 5-Pillars of Construction Stormwater Management

Communication  is the First Pillar of ALDOT’s 5-Pillars of Construction Stormwater Management, and it is applicable to all construction projects.  Barry Fagan, VP for Green Infrastructure with Volkert, developed the 5-Pillars when he worked for the Alabama DOT. When a Planner and Designer develop the site specific Construction Best Management Practices Plan to protect Alabama’s environment from negative construction runoff, it is imperative that everyone associated with the project understand the priorities and expectations for the project at hand. Potential  bidders for the upcoming work must fully understand the environmental expectations for the project and be provided an opportunity to include any perceived extra costs in the bid package. Once the project is awarded, contractors, owners, and consultant staff should engage in scheduled and ad-hoc communication and collaboration to ensure that the scope of work is fully delivered. Weekly coordination meetings and weekly status report