The Hawaii Department of Transportation, or HDOT, has adopted a new inspection technology called HeadLight, HDOT officials announced Wednesday.
The state agency first began using HeadLight’s technology on several projects on Hawaii Island, Kauai and Maui in July of 2019 before formalizing statewide use in October 2020.
HeadLight’s visual-based inspection technology allows infrastructure construction professionals to capture, share, and act on data from the job site in real-time. The technology also increases data quality and streamlines workflows, according to HDOT officials.
“HDOT is constantly looking for ways to improve how we fix the roads and bridges the people of Hawaii depend on,” said Ed Sniffen, Hawaii Department of Transportation deputy director for highways, in a statement. “Using HeadLight allows our team members to collaborate in real time; minimizing disruptions to the traveling public and improving efficiency of our project delivery process.”
During the pilot with HeadLight, HDOT also integrated two other technologies, including a cloud-based project document and cost management tool, and a construction productivity software.
“HDOT has demonstrated its commitment to innovation, both from an infrastructure development and process standpoint,” said Chelsea Merrill, market development director for HeadLight. “Given the state’s unique geography, the agency is positioned to greatly benefit from advanced solutions that improve remote connectivity and collaboration. By modernizing the inspection process and enabling robust data capture, greater transparency and more informed project execution, our technology supports HDOT’s goals of delivering infrastructure projects efficiently and on budget.”
