FHWA – Buy America, Buy Clean, Low Carbon Grant
February 13 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am EST
Location: Kojo Kamau A, B, C – 4th Floor
Speaker: Brian Hogge – Federal Highway Administration
Presentation Description:
This presentation will explore four key initiatives driving innovation and sustainability within the transportation infrastructure sector. First, we will delve into Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS), which leverages cutting-edge technologies to streamline project management, improve construction efficiency, and reduce costs. By integrating real-time data and automation, ADCMS offers transformative solutions for modernizing infrastructure projects.
Next, the presentation will address the urgent need for Strategic Workforce Development, focusing on creating a skilled workforce equipped to handle the evolving demands of the transportation industry. This includes workforce training, retention strategies, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sector.
In the third segment, we will examine Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) and their role in achieving environmental sustainability. Emphasizing the adoption of eco-friendly materials such as recycled aggregates, low-carbon asphalt, and alternative binders, we will discuss how LCTM can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of infrastructure projects.
Finally, the presentation will cover the Buy America (BABA) initiative, exploring its impact on ensuring that federal transportation projects support domestic manufacturing and supply chains. We will address the challenges and opportunities in adhering to Buy America provisions, as well as strategies for promoting compliance while supporting local economies.
This comprehensive session will highlight how these interconnected areas contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient transportation system.
Speaker Bio:
Brian Hogge is the Director of Preconstruction, Construction, and Pavements at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), where he leads an office shaping policy and guiding the implementation of highway design, contract administration, and pavement construction. Previously, he was FHWA’s Construction Team Leader, overseeing policy development in areas like alternative contracting, Buy America, and workforce development. He also served as Division Administrator in West Virginia, managing the $480 million Federal-aid highway program, and held roles with FHWA in Alabama, Minnesota, and Michigan. Brian holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University. He and his wife, Erika, have four children.
