2014 Automated Construction Management (ACM) Update

1. 2014 Automated Construction Management (ACM) Update Annette Czerneski and Kris Phillips, ACM IT Support North Central Region Construction Conference February 26, 2014

2. ACM IT support services USH 45, Wittenberg – Antigo, South CtyLn – STH 47, Langlade County Contractor: Northeast Asphalt, Inc. Project Leaders: Ryan Erkkila and Josh Kircher, Coleman Engineering Company Project Manager: Jim Volkmann Construction & design software installs and support. Notify staff about software updates. Notify staff about application or server outages. Distribute new construction contracts to project leaders and assign to projectmanagers for estimate approvals.

3. 2014 PC Special Provisions Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS Save files in Office 2007 format only Internet Explorer 8 or higher

4. 2014 applications and software USH 51, Minocqua, Front St – Old Hwy 70 Oneida County Contractor: Pitlik & Wick Inc. Project Leader: Pat Bailey, REI Engineering, Inc. Project Manager: Richard Simon • FieldManager (FM) version 5.0a • Field Information Tracking (FIT) 2014 • Materials Information Tracking (MIT) 2013 • A service pack update may be released in 2014. • ACMApplications folder • Backup • Pantry 2014 • WisDOTShortcuts

5. FieldManager v5.0a • Documentation / Administrators tab • New field labels for Project Leader, Project Manager and Supervisor

6. FieldManager v5.0a • Contractors • If a subcontractor does not appear in the Add Contractor window, have the subcontractor register at https://app.mylcm.com/wisdot/Login.aspx • All subcontractors are required to register with WisDOT using the on-line process.

7. FieldManager v5.0a • Contractors • Select the Registration link and complete the form. • Details can be found on page 7 of the 2014 Construction Season PC User’s Guide.

8. FieldManager v5.0a • Estimate / Add Estimate tab / Estimate types • Intermediate • Semi Final (replaces Tentative Final) • Final

9. Field Information Tracking (FIT) Staff/Field Office Contacts InformationNew required information WisDOT Project Materials Coordinator

10. Field Information Tracking (FIT) • New fields required for the finals process • Submission of Claim Date AND Punch List Complete Date • Details about the new finals process will be shared at Specification Update trainings that will be held at each region office in March.

11. Field Information Tracking (FIT) • Removed Supplemental Agreement form • Information entered as a contract modification. • Guidance provided in CMM.

12. Field Information Tracking (FIT) Requirements to send data: • When the ECIP is approved. • When contract time starts. • When a contract modification is created. • When a contract modification is approved. • When work is completed on the contract. • When a DQI report is completed. Required data entry: • DQI information • Explanation of Variation report Data entered in FieldManager • Acceptance information • ECIP information • Proving period information for paint and landscaping) • When the ECIP is approved. • Late paving and seeding dates. • Claim submission and punch list completion dates. • Structure(s) information • Staff / Field Office information • Warranty information

13. Backing up data USH 51/ CTH U / CTH K, Wausau – Merrill CTH U Bridge (facing northwest) Marathon County Contractor: Michels Corporation Project Leaders: Stacy Hagenbucher (WisDOT) and Michael Dombeck (Gremmer) Project Manager: Dan Erva • We recommend performing weekly backups. • How to setup WisDOT backup process: • Create folder on USB drive named \ACMApplications • Copy C:\ACMApplications\backup\*.* to USB drive \ACMApplications folder • Each week run backup from USB drive: • Run \ACMApplications\Backup\ACMBackup.bat • Copies FieldManager, FIT and/or MIT databases

14. Field software update plan STH 153, Village of Elderon, Main Street, Maple St. – Park St., Marathon County • Contractor: S&N Incorporated Project Leader: Tim Schoenherr, QUEST Project Manager: Mark Steidl • We will continue to use Bomgar and the WisDOT FTP site to remotely install updates and resolve issues. • If a company has 5 or more computers requiring updates they can be brought to a DTSD office or an on-site visit can be arranged. • Local administrative rights required for software installs. • Appointments (based on contract status): • New contracts starting in March and April • Active and carryover contracts • Existing contracts that are not finaled • Contracts starting in May or later this season

15. IT Support Contacts and Resources USH 51 Emergency Overlay, Minocqua – Manitowish CTH M – CTH W, Vilas County (Vacuum truck that was used to clean up the mess from the rumble strip machine.) Contractor: Northeast Asphalt Project Leader: Tony Santilli Project Manager: Dan Erva Annette Czerneski (715) 421-7319 or (715) 459-4773annette.czerneski@dot.wi.gov Kristine Phillips(715) 365-5711 or (715) 490-2400kristine.phillips@dot.wi.gov WisDOT Computer Help Desk(800) 362-3050 ACM Support Portal https://acmsupport.dot.state.wi.us/ 2014 Construction Season PC User’s GuidePantry2013\RegionSpecific\NorthCentralRegion\2014PCUsersGuide.pdf

16. Are there any questions? IH 39, Coloma-Plainfield, Coloma Safety & Weight Facility, Waushara County Contractor: International Road Dynamics Corp. Project Leader: Scott Whitsett, Jewell Associates Project Manager: Jeff Stewart Have a great 2014 construction season!