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	[[Media:Year_End_Instructions_FY26_-_APCM.pdf\|Year End Instructions FY26 - APCM]]		[[Media:Year_End_Instructions_FY26_-_APCM.pdf\|Year End Instructions FY26 - APCM]]
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		+	[[Media:Year_End_FAQ_-_APCM.pdf\|Year End FAQ - APCM]]

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 '''Fiscal Year-End Reminder'''
-Fiscal year-end directions have been issued by the Contractor Payments Unit. Please refer to these directions when preparing your year-end estimates.
+Fiscal year-end directions have been issued by the Contractor Payments Unit. They have also compiled a list of frequently asked questions to assist users. Please refer to these documents when preparing your year-end estimates.
 [[Media:Year_End_Instructions_FY26_-_FieldManager.pdf|Year End Instructions FY26 - FieldManager]]

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 ==Construction Technology News==
-====September 23, 2026====
+====September 24, 2026====
 Fall has officially arrived, and Michigan is about to put on one of its most spectacular shows! As you travel across the state in the coming months, hopefully you’ll get a chance to enjoy the vibrant, sweeping color palettes painting our forests and communities. Just a friendly reminder: those beautiful falling leaves can create slick spots on both highways and local roads.
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 '''Did you know?...'''
-In the July Newsletter it was announced that the DWR posting screen was updated. The update added a "Supplier/Redistributor" field that is displaying within the materials area of the DWR. In addition, users also have noted some of the added fields, are self populating with txt or numbers.  At this time, these extra fields will not affect the current DWR approval and pay estimate process. These fields have been added for future aggregate sampling, testing, and tracking within APCM.
+In the July Newsletter it was announced that the DWR posting screen was updated. The update added a "Supplier/Redistributor" field that is displaying within the materials area of the DWR. In addition, users also have noted some of the added fields, are self populating with text or numbers.  At this time, these extra fields will not affect the current DWR approval and pay estimate process. These fields have been added for future aggregate sampling, testing, and tracking within APCM.

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	'''Did you know?...'''		'''Did you know?...'''

−	~~Users have been asking a lot of questions lately, regarding~~ the added field that is displaying within the materials area of the DWR. In addition, users also have noted some of the added fields, are self populating with txt or numbers. At this time, these extra fields will not affect the current ~~dwr~~ approval and pay estimate process.	+	In the July Newsletter it was announced that the DWR posting screen was updated. The update added a "Supplier/Redistributor" field that is displaying within the materials area of the DWR. In addition, users also have noted some of the added fields, are self populating with txt or numbers. At this time, these extra fields will not affect the current DWR approval and pay estimate process. These fields have been added for future aggregate sampling, testing, and tracking within APCM.

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−	+	[[File:SupplierField.png\|center]]

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-'''Report Updates'''
+'''System Configurations'''
-*'''''Category Status Report''''' – This report has been updated to show estimate approvals in the correct order.
+*'''''Contract Times Screen''''' – The Informational Times area of the Contract Times screen in the Contract Administration area has been updated and unused fields have been removed. The screen has been streamlined to ensure users are filling out the correct fields.
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 Users have been asking a lot of questions lately, regarding the added field that is displaying within the materials area of the DWR. In addition, users also have noted some of the added fields, are self populating with txt or numbers.  At this time, these extra fields will not affect the current dwr approval and pay estimate process.
-#Log in to AASHTOWare Project.

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 *'''''Category Status Report''''' – This report has been updated to show estimate approvals in the correct order.
 *'''''Daily Work Report''''' – This report has been updated to show DWR remarks in the same order they appear in on the DWR screen.
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 '''Did you know?...'''
-Using an "unattached item" is a way to informally add an item to the contract after the contract was awarded. Once unattached items are added to contract project categories, they can be tracked on daily work reports but are not recognized as official contract items by the system and cannot be included in a contract payment until they are formally added to the contract through a change order and the change order is approved. The Unattached Items section on the New Items tab of the Change Order is used to attach unattached items to the contract.
+MDOT recently implemented a user recertification process where users must recertify their account every 6 months to remain active in the system. Users must recertify by June 1 and December 1. You can recertify anytime during these 6-month windows If you have not yet recertified, you can do so by following these steps:

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 ==Construction Technology News==
-====July 29, 2026====
+====August 29, 2026====
-July brought its familiar combination of intense construction activity, high temperatures, humidity, and frequent detours — all of which can add extra strain during an already busy season. The good news is that recent improvements, both out in the field and within our systems, are designed to help ease that workload and support a smoother workflow as we move forward.
+As summer begins to wind down and thoughts of cooler days (and maybe even a little pumpkin spice) start creeping in, August brings a few important updates to help keep our processes running smoothly as we head into a new season.
-'''Report Updates'''
+'''Fiscal Year-End Reminder'''
-*'''''Category Status Report''''' – This report has been updated to provide a comprehensive summary of the contract category/categories within a project.
+Fiscal year end is just around the corner, and reporting requirements will be sent out soon. Please watch for upcoming guidance and deadlines to help ensure everything is wrapped up cleanly and on time. We appreciate your attention to these items as we work toward a successful Fiscal Year-End closeout.
-'''DWR Screen Updates for Aggregates'''
+*'''''Category Status Report''''' – This report has been updated to show estimate approvals in the correct order.
-[[File:SupplierField.png|center]]
+*'''''Daily Work Report''''' – This report has been updated to show DWR remarks in the same order they appear in on the DWR screen.

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 Inspectors may notice a new field in the materials area of their DWR item posting screen. The "Supplier/Redistributor" was just added as part of preparation for aggregate tracking, sampling and testing. Currently, no action is required for inspectors regarding this new field. Please continue to complete the DWR in the same manner as you have been.  Additional guidance and instructions for using this field will be provided as MDOT moves forward with implementing aggregate processes within APCM.
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+[[File:SupplierField.png|center]]
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 Using an "unattached item" is a way to informally add an item to the contract after the contract was awarded. Once unattached items are added to contract project categories, they can be tracked on daily work reports but are not recognized as official contract items by the system and cannot be included in a contract payment until they are formally added to the contract through a change order and the change order is approved. The Unattached Items section on the New Items tab of the Change Order is used to attach unattached items to the contract.