Finalist

The SR 35 (US 98) Design-Build project represents a collaborative effort between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Burgess & Niple, Prince Contracting, and AJAX Paving to deliver approximately 18 miles of corridor improvements in Florida. As lead roadway design engineer, the team had to manage complex corridor conditions, drainage and environmental constraints, utility coordination and maintain traffic during construction while helping stakeholders move from traditional 2D workflows to model-based delivery.

Using OpenRoads Designer, the team built one 3D model as the source of truth for design coordination, constructability, and construction tracking. The workflow supported projected completion approximately 1 year ahead of schedule and an estimated 15% to 20% reduction in design rework hours, while improving drainage and stormwater systems for more resilient infrastructure.