Construction Project Administration Survey

As most of you know, Field Manager is the software program that InfoTech developed on behalf of MDOT to administer construction on all federal and state funded projects let through MDOT. Many local agencies have used Field Manager for construction documentation on their locally let projects which has been permissible by MDOT and Info Tech. Due to the age of Field Manager and lack of functionality, MDOT is now working with Info Tech on a new cloud-based AASHTOWare construction management module that will be used to administer all federal and state funded projects let through MDOT. Currently, MDOT is indicating that AASHTOWare will be required to be used by local agencies on all projects let through MDOT LAP. MDOT is also stating that AASHTOWare will not be available for use by local agencies on locally let projects. As a result, CRA/MML is exploring construction administration options available to local agencies for these locally let projects that will best meet the needs of the local agency. This survey is intended to explore current and desired construction administration methods and tools. It is not our intent to address implementation and training concerns at this time.

Project Engineer

Inspector

Office Technician

Project Management

Other (please specify)

0 - 1 per year

2 - 5 per year

6 or more each year

Yes

Other (please specify)

Quantities

Tracking cost shares of items

Material documentation

Certified payrolls

Other (please specify)

What is your opinion of Appia?

What specific functions do you like?

What specific functions do you dislike?

Yes

If yes, please provide a contact name and email address so we may follow up on your concerns:

What is your opinion of MERL Local Job Manager?

What specific functions do you like?

What specific functions do you dislike?

Please specify additional functions that you would like added to MERL?

Yes

If yes, please provide a contact name and email address to follow-up on your concerns:

Yes

If yes, what program(s)?

Yes

If yes, please list the products or tools you would suggest the committee explore.

Yes

If yes, please provide a contact name and email address:

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* 1. Please indicate which group best describes who you represent?

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* 2. What is your typical role on construction projects?

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* 3. Name of person completing this survey (optional)

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* 4. How many locally-let construction projects does your agency manage each year?

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* 5. Is your agency aware that MDOT is moving to a new AASHTOWare construction management program and that Field Manager will likely be phased out?

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* 6. Is your agency aware that MDOT will require local agencies to utilize AASHTOWare in place of Field Manager for MDOT-let projects starting in 2019?

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* 7. Is your agency aware the AASHTOWare program cannot be used for locally-let construction projects?

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* 8. Is your agency aware that your staff will need to be certified to use AASHTOWare for MDOT-let projects?

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* 9. Does your agency currently utilize Field Manager for locally-let construction projects?

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* 10. Does your agency manage construction project records manually or with spreadsheets?

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* 11. What type of construction management documentation does your agency perform on locally advertised construction projects? Click all that apply.

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* 12. Would your agency be interested in using or expanding your use of project management software?

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* 13. Is your agency aware of the Appia program that has been developed by InfoTech to replace Field Manager for locally-let projects?

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* 14. If you responded yes to question number 13, please answer the following:

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* 15. Has your agency experienced significant issues with any InfoTech products or support?

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* 16. Is your agency familiar with MERL Local Job Manager (not MERL Project Estimator) developed by LTAP to be used in place of Field Manager for construction administration of locally advertised projects?

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* 17. If you responded yes to question number 16, please answer the following:

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* 18. Has your agency experienced significant issues with any LTAP products or support?

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* 19. Does your agency need a basic project record management software program (i.e. less functionality than Field Manager)?

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* 20. Does your agency manage construction project records with software other than Field Manager, Appia or MERL Local Job Manager?

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* 21. Does your agency want additional options or tools for construction administration to be explored?

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* 22. Does your agency wish to participate in the committee reviewing options for locally-let construction projects?