2015 Automated Construction Management (ACM) Update

Annette Czerneski, ACM IT SupportNorth Central Region Construction Conference

March 10, 2015

Construction and design software installation and support. Notify staff about software updates. Notify staff about application or server outages. Distribute new construction contracts to project leaders

and assign to project managersfor estimate approvals.

ACM CITS IT support services

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Shoulder compaction and shaping on STH 54Wood County

Contractor – S&NProject Leader – Martin Alekna, MSA Professional Services, Inc.

Project Manager – Jeff Stewart

.NET Framework 4.5(FieldManager)

Office 2010 or 2013(Pantry)

Internet Explorer 10(FieldNet web)

Cisco AnyConnect client(PT, MTS, FIIPS, HOD)

2015 PC Special Provisions

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FieldManager, V5.1a Field Information Tracking (FIT) 2015 Materials Information Tracking (MIT) 2015 ACMApplications folder

Backup Pantry 2015 WisDOTShortcuts

2015 applications and software

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USH 51 MinocquaOneida County

Contractor – Advance Construction Project Leader – Pat Bailey, REI Engineering, Inc.

Project Manager – Dan Erva

Mobile Inspector is an iPad app WisDOT is using in conjunction with FieldManager.

Field staff can enter item quantity entry, men, equipment and weather at the construction site and it auto syncs with FieldManager.

Staff can take photos and attach them to an IDR. Standalone versions of the CMM and Standard Spec are

available on the iPad. In 2014, WisDOT piloted the Mobile Inspector app with

1-2 inspectors per region office participating.

Mobile Inspector

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The Mobile Inspector app is free but WisDOT pays an annual license fee for the “Bridge” communication software between the app and FieldManager.

In 2015, there will be more WisDOT inspectors using iPads in the NE and SE Region offices.

Due licensing restrictions,this app will not be providedto consultant staff but wehope to have this resolvedby the 2016 season.

Mobile Inspector

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Utilities | System Management | Maintain Users Add User

Add each inspector for all the contracts within this database. Enter the inspector’s associated iPad Device ID on this screen.

Multiple device IDs canbe entered. This wassetup for states who useiPads, iPhones, Androidphones, etc.

FieldManager v5.1a

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Docu (Change Contract Documentation) | Users New tab for the Mobile Inspector app. This is where the Project Leader selects the Mobile

Inspector(s) for this specific contract. All users are entered under the Maintain Userssection.

This needs to be completed for each contract and database installed on eachcomputer with mobileinspectors.

FieldManager v5.1a

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Inspector Daily Reports / General tab Origin - FieldManager, FieldBook or External (refers to

Mobile Inspector)

FieldManager v5.1a

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IDRs AND Daily Diaries | Attachments tabYou can attach Files or URL links

FieldManager v5.1a

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Items | Documentation tab Compare the authorized quantity to the quantity placed

and quantity paid. Select “Yes” for the Item Completed field. In the notes field, enter an explanation for the quantities

variation. <Save> Close FieldManager Open FIT and merge data.

Print the Explanation ofVariation report in FIT.

FieldManager v5.1aExplanation of Variation Report

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Estimates | General tab Required Estimate Comments field

Work on this estimate was performed from _Date_ to _Date_.

FieldManager v5.1a

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FN Mailbox | Send Outbox | Get Mail These buttons appear on all FieldManager windows.

FieldManager v5.1a

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Upon exiting your FieldManager database for the 5th time, a Warning window will appear prompting you to backup.

The backup window was shortened due to the number of crashed FieldManager databases reported to Kristen McDaniel in 2014.

The initial backup is stored at C:\ProgramData\FieldManager\database\Backup

An additional backup can be saved on an external USB drive too.

FieldManager v5.1a - Backups

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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 Option to backup current user’s profile too.

Store the backup device offsite.

Backing up other field data

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Woodruff – Lac du FlambeauVilas County

Contractor – Integrity Grading and ExcavatingProject Leader – Pete Dieckman, NWBE, Inc.

Project Manager – Jim Volkmann

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. When an estimate is submitted.

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

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Bomgar (remote access tool) will be used again this year to 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 forsoftware 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

Field software update plan

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Business 51, Grand Avenue (City of Wausau)Marathon County

Contractor – American AsphaltProject Leader – Dave Julson, EMCS

Project Manager – Jed Peters

FieldManager 5.1 is the last version of FieldManager for WisDOT. In 2016, staff will continue to use FieldManager 5.1a as we move

staff to the new AASHTOWare web interface. We plan to migrate carryover projects from FieldManager to the new

web interface. New projects will probably be started using the new web interface. FIT and Project Tracking will probably be incorporated into the new

web interface. WisDOT will continue to use MIT, MTS and Pantry.

2016 WisDOT Plan

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Annette Czerneski (715) 421-7319 or (715) 459-4773annette.czerneski@dot.wi.gov

WisDOT IT Service Desk(800) 362-3050

ACM Support Portal https://acmsupport.dot.state.wi.us/

2015 Construction Season PCUser GuidePantry2015\RegionSpecific\NorthCentralRegion\

IT support contacts and resources

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Construction of retaining wall , BUS 51 interchange project, Rothschild Marathon CountyContractor – Lunda ConstructionProject Leader – Dave Katzner, MSA Professional Services, Inc.Project Manager – Wendy Arneson

Have a great construction season!

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Segment of the U/K Interchange project - County U bridge over USH 51 and the County U Urban ReconstructionMarathon County

Contractor – Michels Inc.Project Leader – Michael Dombeck, Gremmer & Associates

Project Manager – Dan Erva