Innovative Digital Delivery in Transportation Projects: Lessons from PennDOT, TxDOT, and Ferrovial

Recorded On: 03/18/2025

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This discussion will delve into digital delivery's transformative potential in transportation projects, drawing lessons from PennDOT, TxDOT, and Ferrovial. Participants will understand the advantages and hurdles of digital delivery, the role of technology in improving project outcomes, and the critical importance of stakeholder collaboration. PennDOT will share insights on its Digital Delivery Program, emphasizing the challenges of agency-level implementation, change management, and developing new digital workflows and contract deliverables. TxDOT will provide a brief update on their Digital Delivery Program, technology initiatives, and how some of these tools were utilized on the I-35 NEX Central project in San Antonio, Texas, to enhance project delivery and outcomes. Ferrovial, as the design-build contractor for the I-35 NEX Central project, will discuss the application of advanced digital technologies like 3D modeling and virtual collaboration tools to effectively deliver the Project and improve safety and mobility.

Marco Galindo

San Antonio District Alternative Project Delivery Supervisor

Texas Department of Transportation

Marco is the San Antonio District Alternative Project Delivery Supervisor for the Texas Department of Transportation and oversees the I-35 NEX Design-Build Program. He joined TxDOT in 2008 and has served as Assistant Engineer at TxDOT’s Bexar Metro Area Office where he managed a budget of over $700 million dollars of construction/maintenance projects. He is involved with piloting various aspects of TxDOT’s 3D design implementation, schematic development, and design and construction management of various projects.

Francisco Palacios Climent, PE

Engineering Director North America

Ferrovial Construction US

Francisco currently serves as Engineering Director for Ferrovial Construction US, leading all design activities during the procurement and delivery phase, promoting innovation of the technical solutions and delivery process.
With 20 years of experience in the bridge engineering field, he has led different major bridge projects in the US, Australia, the UK, and Spain. He has led the bridge engineering department and held executive positions at an engineering firm specialized in special structures."

Jennifer Steen

Highway and Local Roads BIM Director

HDR

Jennifer Steen is the Highway and Local Roads BIM director at HDR. Jennifer brings a diverse perspective with a background in civil engineering, BIM, visualization, and Digital Delivery. She applies insights from her experience as a design engineer and project manager to highlight opportunities for advancements in technology adoption and workflow integrations.

Allen Melley

Professional Engineer

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Allen Melley graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. He has been with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 24 years. He currently holds the title of Chief of the Digital Delivery Section. His section is responsible for the development and implementation of PennDOT’s Digital Delivery Directive initiative. With being an Industry leading

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