The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is advancing approximately $13 billion in transportation improvements across the state’s highway network. In response to this expanded investment and the need to meet stringent Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements under 23 CFR Part 637 for materials acceptance validation, GDOT pursued enhanced digital quality and document management capabilities. Historically, the agency relied on an in‑house system for quality tracking, but growth in strategic projects and compliance demands highlighted the need for a scalable, standardized platform to support construction inspection, materials testing, and contractor acceptance processes across all districts.

The Challenge

With major transportation programs underway statewide, GDOT faced significant challenges in validating contractor quality acceptance data, standardizing inspection workflows, and maintaining real‑time visibility into inspection/testing results. The existing internal solution was not equipped to handle the scale, compliance, and real‑time reporting needs associated with concurrent large‑scale projects. Moreover, FHWA regulations require transportation agencies to independently validate contractor material acceptance results, adding complexity to quality assurance operations across multiple projects and laboratory environments.