The International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) just published the 2026 MTCE ISIC Track Report. Please click the link to download the summary report. The following is the Executive Summary:
The International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) North America Chapter sponsored a dedicated technical track at the 2026 Minnesota Transportation Conference and Expo (MTC&E), held March 18–20, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The one‑day ISIC Track focused on Digital As‑Built (DAB) technologies and pavement construction workflows, bringing together public agencies, contractors, technology providers, and consultants to examine current practices, emerging solutions, and implementation lessons across the pavement life cycle.
The ISIC Track addressed the growing need for accurate, interoperable, and actionable construction data to support quality construction, effective contract administration, and long‑term asset management. Presentations highlighted how modern construction equipment, sensing technologies, and digital delivery platforms can automatically capture as‑built data during milling, paving, compaction, and material delivery operations. Emphasis was placed on integrating these data streams into agency systems to improve decision‑making, documentation, and lifecycle management.
Key technical sessions explored DAB workflows derived from Material Delivery Management Systems (MDMS), 2D and 3D machine guidance for milling and paving, paver‑mounted thermal profiling, intelligent compaction, and the development of “living models” that connect construction as‑builts with asset and pavement management systems. Case studies demonstrated how these technologies are being applied in practice to enhance quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA), diagnose construction issues, support payment accuracy, and improve finished pavement performance.
The track also examined organizational and contractual considerations necessary for successful implementation, including digital scoping, project‑specific electronic data, model requirements, data standards, and interoperability among equipment and software platforms. Agency perspectives, particularly from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), provided insight into current deployment strategies, implementation challenges, and planned transitions toward more comprehensive DAB requirements.
The ISIC Track concluded with an open panel discussion featuring representatives from transportation agencies, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and consultants. The discussion reinforced the importance of collaboration, standardized workflows, and workforce readiness in advancing intelligent construction practices. Panelists emphasized that Digital As‑Built data are no longer optional add‑ons but foundational components of modern pavement construction and management.
This report documents the ISIC Track agenda, abstracts, speaker contributions, and key discussion themes. It serves as a reference for transportation agencies, industry practitioners, and researchers seeking to better understand current DAB capabilities, implementation pathways, and opportunities to improve pavement construction quality, efficiency, and long‑term asset performance through intelligent construction technologies.
