Case Study
National Highways – Cost Certainty, Increased Accountability, Dependable Reports & Improved Organizational Project Maturity
National Highways improves reporting & visibility in project...
Cost Management for Transportation Projects
Transforming Transportation Requires Total Project Visibility
From major highway expansions and transit system upgrades to airport modernizations and freight corridor construction, transportation infrastructure projects are massive, multifaceted and subject to intense public scrutiny. Budget overruns, delays and siloed systems can compromise not just costs and timelines—but safety, accessibility and public confidence.
Contruent Enterprise is purpose-built to meet these challenges. With over 30 years of best practices and project controls expertise embedded in its design, our platform empowers transportation project teams to manage capital programs with precision, speed and transparency.
Transportation Industry Challenges
- Transportation projects are vast in scope and require coordinated execution across years or even decades.
- Budget overruns and delays are frequent, adding millions in costs and pushing timelines.
- Complex stakeholder environments require seamless communication and alignment.
- Disconnected legacy systems hinder proactive decision-making and real-time visibility.
- Aging workforce and institutional knowledge loss slow the adoption of modern tools.
- Federal and state funding often comes with rigorous compliance and reporting mandates.
- Public expectations for sustainable, efficient and safe transit options are higher than ever.
Transportation Project Success in Action
Trusted by Project Controls Leaders
Contruent customers across the transportation infrastructure space are seeing real-world benefits:
80% Reduction
in manual labor hours
10% Decrease
in overall project spend
4%
Cut
in contract overspending
Over $20M Saved
on $1B project scope
Moving Toward a Smarter, More Sustainable Future
Sustainable, efficient transportation systems are central to future growth. Contruent supports these goals by enabling:
- Whole-life asset and emissions tracking
- Resource-efficient planning and execution
- Transparent, accountable project delivery
- Continuous innovation in digital infrastructure
Built for Transportation Complexity. Delivered at Transit Speed.
While traditional systems may take over a year to implement, Contruent Enterprise can be fully deployed in as little as four months—ensuring your project stays on schedule from day one.
Contruent serves as the single source of truth for transportation projects—unifying cost, schedule, scope and performance data across all stakeholders and systems. Whether you’re managing an interstate expansion, rail modernization, or urban mobility program, Contruent gives you the control and clarity you need to succeed.
<4 Months
Implementation Time
A Lifecycle Cost Management Solution Built for Transportation Scale and Scrutiny
Contruent isn’t just another project software solution. It’s a comprehensive lifecycle cost management platform designed to optimize capital efficiency, streamline regulatory and funding compliance, and ensure full visibility from planning through execution. With real-time tracking, contract management and intuitive workflows, you get:
- Holistic visibility across the entire infrastructure lifecycle. Whether building new rail lines or modernizing roadways, transportation projects need continuous oversight. Contruent delivers real-time insight into cost, schedule, scope and performance so you can make informed decisions quickly—with no surprises.
- Proactive risk and change control to keep projects on track. From shifting funding to unexpected design changes, the ability to manage risk is vital. Contruent provides built-in change management and early warning indicators to keep your team ahead of issues, avoiding expensive detours and missed deadlines.
- Accelerated forecasting for more strategic planning. Long-term planning in transportation demands accuracy. Contruent’s integrated tools enable confident forecasting and allow for real-time adjustments, helping teams stay aligned with goals, budgets and milestones.
- Reporting that satisfies funding partners and regulators. Funding often hinges on timely and accurate reporting. Contruent simplifies compliance with automated audit trails, standardized templates and built-in controls—supporting inspections, environmental reviews and grant tracking effortlessly.
- Easy-to-adopt platform that boosts productivity. Manual spreadsheets and disconnected software are productivity killers. Contruent’s intuitive design and automation help teams reduce errors, minimize effort and focus on driving results—not chasing down data.
Cost Management with Contruent
Improve Reporting, Change Management, Analysis and General Data Storage
Create Standard Enterprise and Project Reports with Accurate, Timely Data in the Required Format
Integrate Systems in Place and Establish Bi-Directional Communication Between Programs
Exceed Earned Value Management Requirements
Reduce Time Spent on Reporting, Allowing More Time for Analysis
Shift from Risk Assurance to the Anticipation of Emerging Risks
Improve Your Project Controls Strategy
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