Route 28 Bridge Over Esopus Creek – Model-Based Contract

FIRST-EVER NYSDOT project where 3D model issued as legal contract document (awarded Spring 2020, under construction). Represents next generation pilot advancing BIM use – model becomes legal contract document vs 2D plans. Agency documenting lessons learned. Eliminates/minimizes paper plans, requires bidders use digital copy, 3D model entire project containing topography, geotechnical, roadway, bridge information. Second project model-based contract planned Spring 2021. Breakthrough: model IS the contract.