UDOT has received the 2010 Transportation Owner of the Year Award from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). As a project owner, “UDOT has consistently reaped the benefits of both innovation and high value,” according to the DBIA.
“Throughout the process of developing its design-build program, UDOT implemented a variety of best practices that helped to ensure success, including clearly identifying risks and assigning appropriately to the Design-Build Team or the Owner, emphasizing and clearly stating the criteria RFP, and creating a transparent selection process.” (Read the entire DBIA award text here.)

Bridges that are replaced quickly save time and money for road users. In this image, the two U.S 89 Bridges are under construction before being moved into place. Requirements that contractors minimize construction related travel delay are included in many Design-Build contracts.