Success

Success Stories

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Maricopa County, Arizona, the nation’s 4th largest county, encompassing 27 cities and towns, including Phoenix and Tempe; has seen extraordinary growth in recent years, claiming to be the “fastest growing county by numeric growth” for most of the last decade. With such staggering growth, their Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) has become a daunting list of multi-million-dollar projects.

The Challenge

Maricopa County faced the challenge of managing a massive portfolio of infrastructure projects, with its Capital Improvement Plan ballooning to $456 million in 2023. With rapid urbanization and a growing population, the county needed a centralized, efficient, and customized project management system to handle the complex scheduling, budgeting, and quality control required to keep everything on track. Additionally, they needed a system that could seamlessly integrate with their existing in-house Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Solution

In 2023, Maricopa County awarded ATSER® the contract to deploy our  Manage-IT™ ”Program Management System” to manage the $456 million Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Unlike off-the-shelf solutions, ATSER’s Manage-IT™ offered a customized system tailored specifically to Maricopa County’s needs, ensuring both flexibility and cost certainty. Our system provided:

  • Document Control: Centralized management of all project-related documents, ensuring quick access and real-time updates.
  • Cost Control & Budgeting: The ability to track expenditures and budget allocations, preventing costly overruns.
  • Scheduling & Workflow Management: A powerful scheduling module that allows for detailed workflow management, ensuring that no project fell behind.
  • Quality Compliance: Integration with Maricopa County’s LIMS to maintain high standards of compliance across all ongoing projects.
  • Real-Time Reporting: Project managers could generate customized reports and receive real-time insights into project statuses, facilitating informed decision-making.


Results:

With Manage-IT™, Maricopa County was able to successfully manage its complex and sprawling list of projects under its CIP. The platform enabled the county to stay on schedule and on budget while maintaining transparency and control over each phase of their construction projects.

  • Increased Efficiency: The county saw a 20% reduction in project delays due to enhanced scheduling and workflow capabilities.
  • Cost Savings: By preventing budget overruns and minimizing delays, the county saved over $15 million in potential additional costs.
  • Improved Compliance: Seamless integration with the existing LIMS allowed for enhanced tracking and quality assurance, ensuring the highest standards for construction and material testing.

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Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) sought out a LIMS software solution to manage all the materials testing statewide for their $20 billion state highway program. The system needed to standardize materials-related information, support laboratory and field testing, along with all other attributes associated with the LIMS process for MassDOT’s Central Laboratory and six District Laboratories. MassDOT required business process designs and integration with existing technology assets.

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Solution

MassDOT selected ATSER’s Assure-IT™ “Quality Management System” to provide governance and standardization for the construction management, inspection, and testing requirements. By employing Assure-IT™, MassDOT had the ability to make better decisions relating to each of their projects because project information is easily accessible whether they are in the office, in the field, on any mobile device, or at home (based on an approved permission model).

MassDOT did not want a digital twin of their existing processes. Rather, they asked ATSER’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to recommend and implement a best practice software solution that improved upon their existing policies, processes, and procedures. The ATSER® solution was integrated with MassDOT’s financial systems, including TISH (MassDOT’s legacy project management system) and CMS (MassDOT’s legacy construction management system). ATSER® then migrated data from MassDOT’s TISH and CMS systems.

 

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As one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S., Harris County’s infrastructure department (PID) faced the challenge of efficiently managing its large-scale capital projects. With a multitude of construction and engineering projects in motion, the county needed a robust, integrated solution to manage everything from planning to maintenance. ATSER’s Manage-ITProgram Management System provided the answer.


The Challenge

Harris County’s Infrastructure Department was tasked with overseeing a vast portfolio of capital projects, including everything from roads and bridges to other critical infrastructure. To handle the complexity of these projects, the county needed a comprehensive solution that could centralize project data, streamline workflows, and integrate with existing systems like the Harris County IFAS database.

 

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Solution

Harris County selected ATSER’s Manage-IT™ web-based software to provide integrated Project Information Management Control and Program Management (PM) solution for the Harris County Infrastructure Department (PID). Manage-IT™ provides a systematic approach for collecting, calculating, reporting, tracking and managing reports. Harris County, since late 2004, has relied on ATSER for their program management software solution system.

The Manage-IT™ “Program Management System” uses an Oracle open architecture database for recording, calculating and reporting of Engineering and Construction Project information. Information from this database is used to generate detailed reports.

This data can be combined with the existing Harris County IFAS database system to provide even more comprehensive reports. Manage-IT™ provides a web-based solution for managing all aspects of a capital project through the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance phases of work.

Project information is made accessible through several methods including an advanced search engine, global and segregated pull-down menus, and through an easy-to-use Geographical Information System (GIS) interface. Once an agreement or contract is selected, the user can enter, recall and report on almost every aspect of an engineering or construction project. Other system capabilities include the importation of field data through Mobile Devices, Smartphones, Tablet PCs or any other web-capable device, support of pay estimates and the ability to generate and track Change Orders by contract.

ATSER® is providing customization per Harris County requirements and systems integration support to configure business logic and workflow requirements. The web-based technology includes internet security controlled by individual login/passwords that define roles, responsibilities, viewing, editing and access rights.

Results

With the implementation of Manage-IT™, Harris County’s Infrastructure Department gained critical advantages in managing their capital projects

  • Streamlined Project Management: The centralized platform enabled the county to manage projects more effectively, improving collaboration between teams and departments.
  • Enhanced Reporting & Decision-Making: Detailed reporting capabilities, combined with seamless integration with the IFAS database, allowed for more informed decision-making.
  • Increased Mobility & Efficiency: The ability to access and update project data remotely via mobile devices increased efficiency, enabling real-time updates and minimizing delays.

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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is making $13 billion of investments in the state’s transportation network. Historically, GDOT made use of their own in-house software solution, but with the expected increase of strategic projects, GDOT sought a more comprehensive solution. The FHWA CFR 23 requires the agencies to validate material acceptance results from the Contractor’s acceptance results.

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Solution

GDOT selected ATSER’s robust software solution to assist with the validation of Contractor’s acceptance programs. ATSER’s Assure-IT™ “Quality Management System” provides a software solution designed for agencies faced with acceptance and validation decisions. The software also provides governance and standardization for construction management activities, inspection, and testing requirements. Assure-IT™ is a unique quality management software solution for collecting, analyzing, reporting, archiving, and facilitating retrieval. The electronic feature facilitates communication between the Agency and the Contractor regarding inspection and testing requests. The material testing features also allow for collection, analysis, and reporting in real-time. The quality management information is available to all team members (based on the approved permission model) via the web.

Based on the success and efficiencies achieved during the NWCP, in 2020 GDOT engaged ATSER® to deploy, on a statewide basis, the Assure-IT™ web-based software solution for quality management and document management. The software also provided governance and standardization for construction management, inspection, and testing requirements.

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is spearheading the transformative I-75 Modernization Project using an innovative Design-Build-Finance-Maintain (DBFM) contracting method. This ambitious initiative focuses on Segment 3, a critical stretch spanning 5.5 miles from 13 Mile Road to 8 Mile Road in Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Hazel Park, Oakland County. The project aims to improve connectivity and safety through significant upgrades, including:

  • Adding a High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and general-purpose lane up to 12 Mile Road.
  • Reconstructing existing freeway lanes.
  • Replacing 28 structures, including six pedestrian bridges.
  • Implementing advanced drainage systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) upgrades, and community-driven aesthetic improvements.

The Challenge

MDOT faced a monumental task in managing this large-scale, multifaceted infrastructure project. Challenges included:

  • Coordinating construction activities across multiple stakeholders and contractors.
  • Ensuring rigorous adherence to quality standards for inspection and testing.
  • Maintaining real-time visibility and effective communication across teams.
  • Handling the complexity of data collection, analysis, and reporting for compliance and decision-making.
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Solution

To address these challenges, ATSER® deployed its industry-leading Manage-IT™ Program Management System and Assure-IT™ Quality Assurance System. These integrated software solutions provided MDOT with a centralized, real-time platform to streamline project management and quality assurance processes.

Key features of ATSER’s solution included:

  • Seamless Communication: An electronic system for managing construction, inspection, and testing requests ensured clear communication between contractors and inspectors.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Real-time data collection and analysis for materials testing enabled proactive decision-making and compliance tracking.
  • Collaboration Made Easy: Web-based access allowed all team members to share and review data instantly, fostering collaboration and transparency.
  • Customization for Success: Tailored specifically for MDOT’s needs, the solution provided governance, standardization, and a reliable framework to support every phase of the project.

By implementing ATSER’s comprehensive tools, MDOT gained a powerful ally in navigating the complexities of the I-75 Modernization Project, ensuring it met the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and community satisfaction.

Results

ATSER’s Manage-IT™ “Program Management System” and Assure-IT™ “Quality Assurance System”, enabled MDOT to strengthen quality oversight, streamline communication, and enhance transparency across its multi-contractor program.
Real-time field data, analytics, and role-based access improved decision-making and accountability, while digital workflows reduced administrative burdens and minimized data loss. Both systems standardized governance for the DBFM model and unified quality and project performance management, resulting in greater operational efficiency, stronger collaboration, and a new benchmark for statewide infrastructure excellence.

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In 2018, ATSER was selected by Terradyne Engineering, Inc. to provide a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Previously, Terradyne made use of an in-house solution by using Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting and dispatching.

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Solution

By using the ATSER Assure-IT™ “Quality Management Software Solution,” Terradyne was able to bring standardization to its seven laboratory locations by centralizing its collecting, reporting, archiving, billing, and quality control processes.

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The Harris County Department of Education directly serves approximately 30,000 students with four alternative campuses, therapy services provided in local schools, 21 Head Start centers for early childhood education, after-school programming in dozens of community and school settings and the oldest adult education program in Texas. With 25 school districts in their region, the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) needed a better system for keeping track of their projects.

Solution

ATSER implemented Construct-IT™. This bundled software system is our web-based capital program management solution that has the capability to provide rigorous project tracking through the planning, design, construction, closeout, and maintenance phases. These capabilities allowed the HCDE to provide accurate, timely, and consistent project and contract status on demand.

Combined with ATSER’s Track- IT™ system, Construct-IT™ allowed HCDE to manage, track, and provide accessible documentation for their entire project portfolio. In addition, our consolidated project dashboard allowed them to manage their entire project portfolio from planning to design, and through construction and maintenance. The inclusion of our Track- IT™ functionality allowed the entire team to collaborate and stay informed on cost, schedule, quality, and administrative issues.

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The Pasadena Independent School District bond program included new construction and renovations for thirteen schools. These schools included a new high school, a replacement high school, a replacement middle school, a new fifth-grade campus, classroom additions at two elementary schools, major renovations at two middle schools, and new athletic facilities at existing campuses. The Pasadena Independent School District required support in multiple areas.

Solution

ATSER representatives provided construction materials, testing, and inspections for the thirteen schools included in the initiative, encompassing more than 400,000 square feet of construction for new educational facilities. ATSER also provided a full scope of services encompassing earthwork, foundations, batch plant and field inspection of concrete and asphaltic concrete and reinforcing steel inspections and structural steel inspections. In addition, it included welding and high-strength bolting inspections, ultrasonic inspections, verification of fireproofing products and applications for compliance with project specifications and local and UBC requirements.

ATSER’s practices were demonstrated by the innovative and unique use of personal digital assistants and web page data access. Utilizing the Assure-IT™ software program, representatives recorded test data and inspection observations on digital devices in the field. Draft reports were printed at that moment for use by the contractor and other relevant personnel in the field. The test reports were posted on the internet so that anyone who had appropriate passwords could view them on our web site. This immediacy of information was crucial in eliminating possible loss of time normally caused by delays in verifying report data. ATSER’s project manager driven system provided a forum for rapid resolution of problems; as a result lag time was considerably reduced.

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ATSER was selected to perform Quality Assurance services on METRO’s Quality Program for its $5 billion, Phase II. At the time, METRO was considering traditional Design‐Bid‐Build (DBB) and alternative delivery methods such as Design‐Build (DB), Design‐Build including Operate and Maintain (DBOM), and Finance with Design‐Build including Operate and Maintain (FDBOM). After submitting a White Paper describing the various delivery methods and their advantages and disadvantages, ATSER was contracted to develop METRO’s Quality Master Plan (QMP), which received FTA approval, and a detailed Quality Assurance Requirements (QAR) document outlining the requirements of the Quality Assurance Plans (QAP).

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Solution

We deployed Assure-IT™, a web-based quality assurance system software solution with an Oracle database for material inspection and testing data collection, calculating and reporting.  The solution permitted CIP data to be collected via desktop and mobile devices.  The solution also allowed online and offline data collection.  The data was shared via the internet with all team members.

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The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), one of the largest community college districts in Texas, had been utilizing an inefficient, paper‐based communication system.

Solution

DCCCD, hired ATSER to replace their paper‐based communication system when they found they needed a streamlined program that would support their growing industry-specific workload and would enable collaboration between team members. ATSER’s team and systems were able to meet these needs and goals while staying on time and budget.

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The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) was created by the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas to act on behalf of Harris County in managing the sports and entertainment complex on housed on county property.

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Solution

ATSER was retained by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation – in a joint venture with Schindewolf Associates–to provide Owner’s Representative services for the new NFL Stadium in Houston.

ATSER provided Program and Construction Management services for the new $449 million Reliant Stadium.  The new Stadium includes a seating capacity of 69,500 and a retractable roof.  The new facility adjoins the west side of the Astrodome.  The project included an aggressive 32-month schedule that targeted an August 2002 completion date.

ATSER’s role involved design phase as well as construction phase services.  Our responsibilities included coordination of the design consultant team, value engineering, design review and coordination with two major tenants, bid package strategy, status reports, decision recommendations to the owner and review of the consultant’s requests for additional services.  Also included in ATSER’s duties were the review and approval of monthly pay requests, quality assurance inspections, monitoring of the project schedule, taking those actions necessary to complete the project on schedule, and the review and approval of any change order requests including negotiations as necessary.  Additionally, during the construction phase ATSER was responsible for coordinating the activities of the Construction Manager.

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The widening of the Sam Houston Tollway between SH 225 and IH 10 consists of the construction of a new bridge spanning across the Houston Ship Channel providing four toll lanes and full shoulders in each direction. This project has required extensive collaboration between public agencies to achieve successful development. HCTRA elected to span the Houston Ship Channel waterway completely to accommodate future widening and deepening planned by the Port of Houston, resulting in a main span length between pylons of 1,320 feet and 175-foot vertical clearance.

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Solution

Construction of the main bridge began in March 2018 and is expected to be completed in 2028. This project is estimated to cost $1.4 Billion. ATSER® is part of the Program Management team and is handling: Document Control, Business Process, Workflow Management, and Quality Assurance. ATSER’s PMIS: Manage-IT™ is being used to manage the entire program.

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The new suspension bridge is being built parallel to and south of the existing bridge, providing two general-purpose lanes and a high occupancy vehicle lane for eastbound traffic. The new bridge will include a separate path for bicycles and pedestrians. It is also designed to accommodate a second deck in the future. The existing bridge will be reconfigured to provide two general-purpose lanes and a high occupancy vehicle lane for westbound traffic only. The existing bridgework also includes seismic improvements. In addition to the bridge works, the project will construct 3.4 miles of SR 16 from the Jackson Avenue interchange in Tacoma to a new interchange at 24th and 36th Streets.

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Solution

ATSER is tasked with preparing a Quality Assurance Procedure for Construction (QAPC) that spells out the roles and responsibilities of all parties for all aspects of construction quality. The QAPC provides the procedural basis for tracking material and workmanship quality by both WSDOT and the design-build team. Complementing the QAPC, ATSER is implementing a customized version of its flagship web-based quality management system: Assure-ITTM. This system provides a universal, consistent backbone for the capture, reporting, and analysis of all relevant quality data from either the testing laboratories or directly from the field. Handheld computers, pre-programmed with test forms and inspection checklists, will provide the electronic link between the field and the central database. Success in the implementation of Assure-IT has resulted from the close cooperation between WSDOT and Tacoma Narrows Constructors, a design-build joint venture.

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The Port of Houston is home to hundreds of public and private facilities. It is also the nation’s largest port for waterborne tonnage.

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Solution

ATSER’s Construct-IT™ web-based technology was selected to provide integrated Project Management information for use by the Port of Houston Authority (PHA).  PHA will use Construct-IT™ to provide tracking of capital improvement projects for all phases from planning and design to construction.

The Construct-IT™ CIP system uses an Oracle open architecture database that will be integrated with existing PHA database systems.  ATSER will provide systems integration support to configure business logic and workflow requirements into the system to promote seamless, information interchange.  The web-based technology includes internet security controlled by individual login/passwords that define roles, responsibilities, viewing, editing, and access rights.  The Construct-IT™ CIP System performs a detailed estimate tracking of project timelines and documentation of cost, schedule, quality and contract administration information for all engineering and construction CIP projects.

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The City of Houston, one of the nation’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas, manages a vast portfolio of infrastructure improvements through its annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). To keep pace with the city’s growing needs, the Public Works & Engineering Department sought a centralized, technology-driven system to streamline project delivery, strengthen collaboration, and ensure transparency. 

The Challenge 

With hundreds of active projects under its CIP, Houston faced the challenge of consolidating data, ensuring field accuracy, and keeping project teams aligned across multiple divisions. The department needed a system that could: 

  • Manage and track hundreds of projects in real-time 
  • Support both desktop and mobile data collection, including offline use 
  • Provide GIS-based visualization for easier project navigation and oversight 
  • Enhance inspectors’ ability to capture and manage field construction data
  • Facilitate secure collaboration across diverse project participants 
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Solution 

ATSER® was selected to provide staff and deploy Manage-IT™, a web-based CIP Management System supported by an Oracle database. The solution was customized to meet Houston’s complex requirements and introduced several key capabilities: 

GIS Integration: A powerful GIS interface became the primary entry point, enabling users to easily navigate hundreds of projects by location. 

Mobile Data Collection: Field inspectors could use mobile devices to capture construction data directly onsite, with offline functionality for areas lacking connectivity. 

Real-Time Collaboration: Project data was centralized and shared via browsers, allowing seamless communication and collaboration across teams. 

Document & Data Control: The system provided secure, role-based access to project content, improving accuracy and accountability. 

Quality Oversight: Inspectors could better track field testing and compliance, ensuring higher standards of construction quality. 

Results 

With ATSER’s Manage-IT™, the City of Houston streamlined the management of its Capital Improvement Plan, delivering greater efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across its projects. 

Improved Oversight: The GIS-based interface provided decision-makers with clear, location-driven visibility into hundreds of projects. 

Efficiency Gains: Real-time data collection and sharing reduced delays and improved coordination across teams. 

Stronger Compliance: Enhanced inspection tools allowed for more accurate field reporting and better quality assurance. 

Collaboration & Transparency: Secure, centralized access empowered all project participants to work from the same reliable data source. 

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The Sea-to-Sky Highway project in British Columbia, Canada was one of the first public-private partnerships to reach financial close within the North American transportation market. The Sea-to-Sky Highway project was needed in order for Vancouver to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

The Sea-to Sky project was designed to improve public transportation between Montreal and the North Shore with the construction of Auto-Route 25; replacing both existing bridge approaches, transition truss span and renovating their existing pontoons of the Hood Canal Bridge; and constructing the new Folsom Dam Bridge to accommodate the 26,000 cars that crossed Folsom Dam every day prior to its closing.

Kiewit was selected as the design-builder on the Sea-to-Sky Highway project for The Province of British Columbia, represented by the Ministry of Transportation and BC Transportation Financing Authority. The design-build team was supported by prime designer Hatch Mott MacDonald and approximately 20 other local sub-design firms.

The project included upgrades to 100 kilometers (62 miles) of the Sea-to-Sky Highway (Highway 99) between Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. Work included the construction of 48 new bridges/interchanges; 219 MSE retaining walls; 2.4 million cubic meters of earthwork; and 450,000 metric tons of asphalt paving. The project was managed in four sections, defined by geography, to enhance efficiency and assure construction quality. Crews began construction in August 2005 and completed the project in fall 2009 — in time for Vancouver to host the 2010 Winter Olympics in February.

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Solution

ATSER was contracted by Peter Kiewit and Sons (PKS) to provide Assure-IT™, a web-based Quality Management System (QMS) that brings governance and standardization for construction management, inspection and testing. The system was also required to provide off-line capabilities and an option for the French language.

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Houston ISD serves as a community school district for most of the city of Houston and several nearby and insular municipalities.  Houston ISD’s Contract Management Team required a web-based solution to increase collaboration, automate workflow, optimize performance and ensure more than 50 Independent School District facilities were completed on time and under budget.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) is the largest public-school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States.  Many of the Houston ISD campuses were constructed prior to 1960 and as the need for renovation grew to accommodate more students, meet safety standards and include security upgrades, the Team recognized the need to invest in technology that would replace their paper-based inefficient office software processes, support their increased workload with industry-specific workflows, and enable collaboration between team members.

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Solution

The Team started to investigate software solutions to reduce their paper-based, manual process and allow for better communication between the field, their multiple offices, and corporate.  They needed simplicity from an application that could house their daily reports, pay estimates, change orders, and project status reports.

Houston ISD’s Consultant Team chose ATSER’s Manage-IT™  because of its comprehensive, real-time management solutions delivered as a cost-effective, cloud-based application.

Inspectors are now able to electronically submit reports, which are instantly available to management and team members for real-time review and feedback—saving time, reducing paper use, improving accuracy, optimizing performance, and maximizing profitability.

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The Houston METRO Transit Authority is responsible for numerous complex and diverse programs, requiring a robust project management system.

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Solution

In 2015, ATSER was selected by METRO to supply Manage-IT™ to help manage its numerous programs. The selection was made when the agency was completing a major multi-billion-dollar expansion of their rail system and realized they had out grown managing projects with spreadsheets.  To continue effectively delivering quality transportation and facility projects on time and within budget, the PEC sought out a comprehensive project management solution that could increase productivity, enable better collaboration and ultimately ensure higher quality at a lower cost.  The Team investigated software solutions to increase automation and improve coordination between the field and administration. After extensive investigation, they decided to utilize ATSER’s Manage-IT™ software to help METRO manage the CIPMS.

ATSER’s Manage-IT™ Program Management System is a robust, fully integrated suite of real-time management solutions for the engineering and construction industries.  It is used by public and private organizations to facilitate and deliver information throughout the project lifecycle — planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance including materials engineering and workmanship.

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For this ambitious $400 million project, Brown & Root turned to ATSER for a suite of specialized services. Our involvement was multifaceted, ensuring that every phase of the project was executed with precision and efficiency.

Solution

ATSER took the helm in overseeing program and construction management, ensuring that all construction activities aligned with the project’s objectives and timelines.

In essence, ATSER’s comprehensive involvement in the George Bush Intercontinental Airport Airside Improvement Program underscored our commitment to excellence and our capability to manage large-scale, complex projects with precision.

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The Camino Colombia Toll Road emerged as a critical infrastructure response to the significant increase in cross-border traffic following the implementation of NAFTA. Designed to improve north–south commercial access between Mexico and the United States, the project involved the construction of a $100 million, 22-mile two-lane tollway, including 10 roadway intersections and bridge structures. Built using local materials—eight inches of prepared fill, 10.5 inches of stabilized asphalt, and 2.5 inches of HMAC—the project required precise coordination, consistent material verification, and continuous quality oversight.

The Challenge

With rapidly growing freight movement, multiple construction segments, and heavy commercial load requirements, the project demanded a digital, real-time quality assurance system capable of managing complex field operations and material performance tracking. The Design-Build team needed a centralized platform to maintain total visibility over inspections, material usage, compliance with TxDOT standards, and acceptance testing. Manual processes could not meet the pace, volume, or accuracy needed for a corridor of this scale. A modern, technology-driven solution was essential to keep the project on schedule, maintain documentation integrity, and ensure every decision was supported by reliable data.

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Solution

ATSER® delivered a fully integrated, software-driven Quality Assurance Program powered by Assure-IT™, our real-time inspection and materials testing management platform. Selected by the Design-Build team, ATSER first developed an optimized alternate pavement structure compliant with TxDOT standards, ensuring durability while maximizing the use of local materials.

During construction, ATSER established digital project controls for QA and acceptance, centralizing all material test results, inspection reports, and verification documentation within Assure-IT™. Our full-time onsite team collected data directly through the software—both in the field and laboratory—using mobile devices to ensure constant accuracy and continuity.

Results

By digitizing the entire QA/QC process, ATSER ensured that every phase of construction was monitored, verified, and documented with precision. The digital QA program reduced delays, improved material utilization, and created full transparency across the project’s lifecycle. The result was a durable, high-quality corridor that strengthened cross-border mobility and supported the surge in commercial activity generated by NAFTA.

Assure-IT™ provided:

  • Real-time data capture and reporting for inspections and materials testing
  • Centralized, cloud-based documentation accessible to all project stakeholders
  • Digital QA/QC workflows that improved accountability and eliminated manual errors
  • Complete transparency into material performance, availability, and compliance
  • Faster decision-making supported by live dashboards and automated analysis

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Completed in 2006, the Transportation Expansion (T-REX) program is recognized as the largest multimodal transportation design-build project in U.S. history. Spanning 19.5 miles across southeast Denver, the project modernized one of the region’s most congested corridors by adding new highway capacity, expanding transit options, and constructing an entirely new light-rail system. The initiative transformed mobility, improved safety, and delivered long-term regional connectivity for millions of travelers.

The Challenge

Managing a $1.67 billion design-build megaproject required CDOT to oversee thousands of materials tests, multiple contractors, tight deadlines, and strict QA/QC mandates across a rapidly evolving corridor. The department needed a reliable system capable of coordinating field teams, ensuring continuous data collection both online and offline, maintaining rigorous verification over the Design-Builder’s acceptance results, and providing real-time visibility to prevent delays and keep the entire program on track. With so many stakeholders and so much at stake, CDOT required a centralized, accurate, and scalable quality management solution.

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Solution

CDOT selected ATSER® to provide comprehensive construction management oversight, materials inspection and testing, and deployment of our industry-leading quality assurance system, Assure-IT™. Using Assure-IT™, ATSER delivered an integrated QA/QC program designed for large-scale infrastructure demands. ATSER managed construction administration and verification of the Design-Builder’s acceptance results, performed 10% of all required verification testing with an onsite laboratory, and ensured accurate and timely data through both online and offline mobile collection. All test results, analyses, and reports were centralized in a web-based platform that provided immediate access for every project stakeholder. By leveraging Assure-IT™, ATSER ensured accurate validation of SECC’s QA/QC testing, strengthened compliance, enhanced transparency, and improved decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Results

ATSER and Assure-IT™ helped CDOT deliver T-REX on time, on budget, and with uncompromising quality.

  • Improved Accuracy & Accountability – Real-time verification and digital reporting enhanced quality assurance and reduced rework risk.
  • Full Transparency Across All Teams – A centralized system ensured all contractors, inspectors, and managers worked from the same trusted data.
  • Optimized Field & Laboratory Operations – Mobile data capture and onsite lab services accelerated testing cycles and strengthened compliance tracking.
  • Successful Delivery of a Nationally Recognized Megaproject – T-REX became a model for large-scale multimodal delivery, supported by ATSER’s QA expertise and technology.

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The North Tarrant Express (NTE) is one of the largest transportation infrastructure programs in Texas, designed to improve mobility along I-35W, I-820, and SH 121/183 Airport Freeway. At over $2.5 billion in construction, the program introduced a regionally supported managed lane system to reduce congestion and modernize travel through the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

A major component of the project was transforming the IH-35W corridor into a “Smart Corridor,” using active traffic management technology to dynamically control traffic based on real-time conditions. This system improves transit times for drivers, provides live updates to the public, and enables faster, more coordinated responses by transportation and law enforcement officials.

Segments of the project were delivered through a public-private partnership (PPP), with financial backing from a pension fund—only the third U.S. transportation project of its kind at the time.

The Challenge
With multiple contractors, segments, and a complex PPP structure, the NTE required:

  • Centralized control of drawings, inspection records, and testing data

  • Seamless data collection in the field, even in offline conditions

  • Real-time reporting accessible to all project stakeholders

  • Strong quality management oversight for a multi-billion-dollar program

  • A scalable system to handle massive project documentation and collaboration needs

Solution

Solution
Ferrovial selected ATSER® to provide its state-of-the-art project control system for the North Tarrant Express. Our Manage-IT™ platform delivered a comprehensive solution, including:

  • Electronic Blueprints & Document Management: Secure, web-based storage and access to design documents and updates in real time.

  • Dynamic Inspection & Testing Reports: Field inspectors could collect, calculate, and report data via desktops and mobile devices, with offline functionality for remote work zones.

  • Quality Management System: Integrated tools to monitor compliance, testing, and construction quality at every stage.

  • Real-Time Collaboration: Data instantly shared across teams, ensuring contractors, engineers, and officials worked from the same accurate information.

Results
With ATSER’s system in place, the North Tarrant Express program improved both efficiency and accountability across all phases of construction.

  • Faster Project Delivery: Real-time reporting reduced administrative delays and streamlined field-to-office communication.

  • Improved Accuracy: Electronic blueprints and dynamic inspection reports minimized errors and rework.

  • Enhanced Collaboration: Multiple stakeholders—including contractors, agencies, and inspectors—shared a single, reliable source of project data.

  • Quality & Compliance: Continuous oversight strengthened construction quality assurance on one of Texas’ largest infrastructure investments.

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The City of Houston, one of the nation’s largest and most diverse metropolitan areas, manages a vast portfolio of infrastructure improvements through its annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). To keep pace with the city’s growing needs, the Public Works & Engineering Department sought a centralized, technology-driven system to streamline project delivery, strengthen collaboration, and ensure transparency.

The Challenge
With hundreds of active projects under its CIP, Houston faced the challenge of consolidating data, ensuring field accuracy, and keeping project teams aligned across multiple divisions. The department needed a system that could:

  • Manage and track hundreds of projects in real-time

  • Support both desktop and mobile data collection, including offline use

  • Provide GIS-based visualization for easier project navigation and oversight

  • Enhance inspectors’ ability to capture and manage field construction data

  • Facilitate secure collaboration across diverse project participants

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Solution

Solution
ATSER® was selected to provide staff and deploy Manage-IT™, a web-based CIP Management System supported by an Oracle database. The solution was customized to meet Houston’s complex requirements and introduced several key capabilities:

  • GIS Integration: A powerful GIS interface became the primary entry point, enabling users to easily navigate hundreds of projects by location.

  • Mobile Data Collection: Field inspectors could use mobile devices to capture construction data directly onsite, with offline functionality for areas lacking connectivity.

  • Real-Time Collaboration: Project data was centralized and shared via browsers, allowing seamless communication and collaboration across teams.

  • Document & Data Control: The system provided secure, role-based access to project content, improving accuracy and accountability.

  • Quality Oversight: Inspectors could better track field testing and compliance, ensuring higher standards of construction quality.

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Results
With ATSER’s Manage-IT™, the City of Houston streamlined the management of its Capital Improvement Plan, delivering greater efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across its projects.

  • Improved Oversight: The GIS-based interface provided decision-makers with clear, location-driven visibility into hundreds of projects.

  • Efficiency Gains: Real-time data collection and sharing reduced delays and improved coordination across teams.

  • Stronger Compliance: Enhanced inspection tools allowed for more accurate field reporting and better quality assurance.

  • Collaboration & Transparency: Secure, centralized access empowered all project participants to work from the same reliable data source.

 

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The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) launched the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project to enhance access between the Hunts Point Peninsula and the Sheridan and Bruckner Expressways. This vital infrastructure project supports the movement of commercial vehicles to and from the peninsula, home to one of the largest food distribution centers in the country. The initiative also seeks to resolve structural and operational deficiencies along the existing transportation corridor.

The Challenge


The Hunts Point Peninsula plays a critical role in New York City’s food supply chain, with thousands of trucks accessing the area daily. The existing infrastructure, however, was outdated and congested, leading to safety concerns, traffic bottlenecks, and inefficiencies in commercial transport. NYSDOT needed a robust quality and document management system to streamline inspection, testing, and reporting while improving transparency and coordination among all project stakeholders.

Solution

In 2019, NYSDOT selected ATSER® to deploy our Assure-IT™ Quality Management System to support the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project.

Assure-IT™ was tailored to meet the agency’s unique needs for quality assurance, providing:

  • Inspection & Testing Governance: Tools to manage validation and acceptance decisions through standardized procedures.

  • Contractor Collaboration: A centralized portal for submitting and tracking inspection and testing requests between contractors and the agency.

  • Real-Time Quality Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and report testing data in real time, accessible via web and mobile devices.

  • Transparency & Oversight: Role-based access ensured that all project team members could securely view relevant data, promoting better coordination and accountability.

The Results
With Assure-IT™, NYSDOT improved efficiency and visibility across the project lifecycle. The platform enabled quality control processes to be streamlined and digitized, reducing paperwork, minimizing errors, and accelerating response times between field personnel and project managers.

  • Enhanced Communication: Contractors and inspectors shared data in real time, improving responsiveness and reducing turnaround times on inspection approvals.

  • Improved Quality Oversight: Standardized workflows and validations led to higher compliance with quality requirements.

  • Data-Driven Decision-Making: Instant access to quality metrics and testing results empowered NYSDOT to make proactive decisions and stay ahead of issues.

Looking Ahead

As the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project progresses, Assure-IT™ continues to support NYSDOT in delivering infrastructure that meets the demands of one of the busiest logistics corridors in the state. Safely, efficiently, and with full quality assurance.

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When Salt Lake City was chosen to host the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) faced an enormous challenge: modernize a critical transportation corridor under an immovable deadline.

The Goal?

Complete 17 miles of roadway and 132 bridges with a price tag exceeding $1.3 billion—on a fast-tracked design-build schedule requiring $1 million worth of construction per day.

Challenge: Olympic Pressure and No Room for Delay

UDOT’s construction program became one of the most ambitious transportation initiatives in U.S. history at the time. With the international spotlight on Utah, failure was not an option. The state needed to accelerate construction schedules while ensuring the highest standards in quality, safety, and accountability. The complexity was compounded by managing multiple contractors, labs, and data sources across the vast project footprint.

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Solution

Solution: ATSER’s Project Management and Quality Intelligence

To meet the scale and pace of the project, UDOT brought in ATSER to serve as the quality backbone of the effort.

ATSER delivered:

  • Comprehensive Project Management Services

  • Oversight of the Quality Assurance Program

  • Engineering Inspection and Verification Testing

  • A web-based software solution for lab and field data collection, analysis, and reporting

Most notably, ATSER implemented one of the first “paperless” electronic laboratory systems in the industry.
This system centralized data from four independent labs, collected both online and offline, and automatically transmitted results to UDOT’s central server providing real-time visibility and compliance tracking.


Results: Record-Breaking Delivery, Unmatched Visibility

With ATSER’s technology and services:

  • UDOT successfully met its Olympic construction deadline

  • Over 17 miles of highway and 132 bridges were completed on time

  • Quality data was tracked, analyzed, and reported seamlessly across teams

  • The project became a national benchmark for large-scale design-build delivery

It remains one of the largest and most successful transportation infrastructure projects in U.S. history using design-build contracting.

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The City of Pearland, Texas, has been one of the fastest-growing suburban communities in America—tripling its population between 2000 and 2010. With thousands of new residents, infrastructure demands surged across transportation, facilities, utilities, and drainage. Staying ahead of this growth meant more than just breaking ground—it required a smarter way to manage projects from start to finish.

Challenge:

Pearland’s Project Department faced mounting pressure to deliver complex capital projects on time and within budget. All while managing an overwhelming volume of moving parts. Manual reporting processes, siloed field data, and lack of real-time visibility were slowing the team down.

“We needed a system that could simplify reporting,” said Cuong Le, Project Coordinator for the Projects Department. “We also wanted the solution to help us be more agile with real-time data updates and help us see the big picture without letting the details get lost.”

The team sought a specialized civil engineering and construction project management solution that could streamline operations, improve field-to-office coordination, and support the city’s growing infrastructure workload with greater speed, insight, and control.

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Solution

To meet these demands, Pearland selected ATSER’s Manage-IT™, a powerful web-based Program Management System designed for high-performing public infrastructure teams. Manage-IT™ offered Pearland:

  • A centralized platform to manage all phases of project delivery; from planning to construction and maintenance

  • Real-time data updates accessible from any device, desktop or mobile

  • Streamlined reporting tools for faster insights and easier collaboration

  • Enhanced automation to reduce administrative burden and human error

  • Integration of materials, engineering, and field data into a single, actionable interface


Results:

With Manage-IT™, Pearland turned rapid growth into a strategic advantage:

  •  Simplified and automated reporting, saving time across departments
  •  Real-time updates improved field-office communication and responsiveness
  •  Increased project visibility allowed leadership to monitor progress and stay proactive
  •  More efficient workflows enabled the City to scale infrastructure delivery without sacrificing quality or oversight

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As Houston prepares for its population to nearly double over the next two decades, METRO launched an ambitious vision to expand mobility, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility for all residents, including seniors and individuals with disabilities. The $7.5 billion METRO Next Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) outlines major enhancements across multiple transportation modes, rail, bus, transit centers, accessibility programs, and infrastructure modernization.

The Challenge

Delivering a multi-billion-dollar, multi-modal program of this scale requires a unified system capable of managing thousands of activities across planning, engineering, construction, and operations. METRO needed an agency-wide project controls software solution that could centralize documents, monitor cost and schedule performance, ensure quality compliance, support interdepartmental coordination, and provide real-time transparency to leadership. In addition, oversight of the METRO Solutions Phase II rail and transit expansion required robust auditing, quality assurance, and electronic verification of contract compliance.

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Solution

ATSER was selected to bring clarity, structure, and real-time oversight to METRO’s multi-billion-dollar expansion program. From the outset, ATSER built a unified project controls environment that consolidated cost, schedule, contract compliance, and document management into one integrated system. This allowed METRO’s leadership to monitor progress across hundreds of projects through real-time dashboards, accurate budget tracking, risk visibility, and streamlined reporting, transforming a complex capital program into a fully transparent and manageable ecosystem.

As METRO advanced the METRO Solutions Phase II rail and transit expansion, ATSER elevated the Quality Program through systematic governance and electronic auditing. Using ATSER’s Requirements Manager System (RMS), inspections, materials testing, and workmanship verification became fully traceable and consistent. Field teams captured verification data digitally, while planners and engineers relied on centralized document workflows for drawings, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and construction progress, all coordinated within the same platform.

Through this integrated approach, ATSER provided more than software, we delivered a cohesive operational system that improved coordination among planning, engineering, and construction, strengthened quality compliance, and ensured that every phase of the METRO Next Program moved forward with precision, accountability, and real-time insight.

Results

Through ATSER’s integrated project controls environment, METRO is achieving greater transparency, stronger governance, and increased efficiency across its multi-billion-dollar expansion program:

  • Improved Oversight: Leadership gains real-time insight into costs, schedules, risks, and quality metrics across hundreds of projects.

  • Standardized Workflows: All planning, design, and construction teams operate within a unified, auditable system.

  • Enhanced Quality Compliance: Automated audits and field verification improve workmanship and materials testing reliability.

  • Stronger Interdepartmental Coordination: Streamlined interfaces reduce delays and simplify cross-team collaboration.

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The City of Mont Belvieu, a rapidly growing municipality in Texas, is known for its forward-thinking approach to infrastructure and community development. With new projects constantly in motion, the city needed a modern solution to manage its Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs).

The Goal?
Rapid growth wasn’t the target, it was managing it well and staying ahead of the curve.

 

Challenge:

As Mont Belvieu experienced accelerated growth, the City faced increasing pressure to streamline its project management processes. Their existing systems lacked the agility and customization needed to handle the complexity of multi-phase projects across planning, design, construction, and maintenance. The challenge was clear: implement a scalable, web-based system that could adapt to the City’s evolving workflows and help ensure quality, collaboration, and real-time visibility.

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Solution

To meet these demands, the City of Mont Belvieu selected ATSER’s Manage-IT™ a powerful, web-based Program Management Information System (PMIS). Known for its robust features and flexible architecture, Manage-IT™ provided:

  • A fully integrated, real-time platform to manage the entire lifecycle of capital projects.

  • Web-enabled access for inspectors to submit daily progress reports from any device, regardless of browser or operating system.

  • Real-time data collection, reporting, and pay estimate reviews accessible to the entire project team.

  • Tailored configuration to meet the City’s specific business logic and workflow requirements.

ATSER worked closely with city officials to customize the platform to support Mont Belvieu’s rapid expansion while maintaining a focus on accountability, cost control, and quality assurance.

Results:

With Manage-IT™, Mont Belvieu transformed how it delivers capital projects:

  • Enhanced productivity across teams with centralized data and streamlined workflows
  • Improved collaboration among stakeholders through real-time access to project updates
  • Reduced errors and costs through automation and immediate visibility into pay estimates and reporting
  • Future-proof scalability to accommodate ongoing city development initiatives

ATSER’s solution empowered Mont Belvieu to manage growth without compromising on quality or control.

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