Advancements in 3D model-based design are reshaping how transportation projects are reviewed, managed, and delivered. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will share new practices developed through NCHRP Project 10-113 that help state departments of transportation (DOTs) modernize design quality management for the digital age. The session will outline a new guide for 3D model-based design and digital delivery, featuring process and product control approaches, open data standards, and a five-step review process to audit and certify digital designs. Presenters will demonstrate tools that support implementation and discuss how agencies can apply these practices to strengthen design quality management and improve project delivery outcomes.

This webinar is based on NCHRP Research Report 1153: Digital Model–Based Project Development and Delivery: A Guide for Quality Management and NCHRP Web-Only Document 428: Quality Management for Digital Model-Based Project Development and Delivery.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.

The registration fee is $100. Purchase a webinar package for discounted pricing. Complimentary registration is available for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Visit MyTRB.org for details.

A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Guide overview and research impacts – Hala Nassereddine, University of Kentucky

2. Quality management concepts – Francesca Maier, HDR

3. 3D model reviews and implementation considerations for agencies – Jennifer Steen, HDR

4. Setting up for success – Marcia Yockey, HDR

5. Question and answer session moderated by Alexa Mitchell, HDR

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the hallmarks of robust design quality management

2. Explain the role of software configurations and model development standards in design process control

3. Identify tools and practices to update their organization’s design quality management process for the digital age

Professional Development Hours

Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). TRB’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including for any question and answer session following the presentations.

This webinar will be delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.

TRB will report credits earned to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar is approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation.

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