MDOT Construction Manual Content Revision Procedures - Revision history

SchaeferS at 19:31, 23 March 2022

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SchaeferS at 13:41, 24 February 2022

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Clarkj25 at 17:13, 28 April 2021

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 To make a revison suggestion to the Construction Manual please email the appropriate division Content Manager found at this link to the [[Help:Contents#Content_Suggestions|Help page]].
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-'''Type 1: Spelling/Grammatical/Clarification Change'''
+'''Tier 1: Spelling/Grammatical/Clarification Change'''
 *These changes do not require additional approval processes.
-'''Type 2: Minor Process Changes'''
+'''Tier 2: Minor Process Changes'''
 *This may require assembly of a team of subject matter experts to review the wording and create any supporting information for the change.
 *An independent review by another content manager or other unit within the department should be conducted as a check for understandability of the revision and to verify that the revision is not a major change.
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-'''Type 3: Major changes that have a statewide impact to the delivery of the program.'''
+'''Tier 3: Major changes that have a statewide impact to the delivery of the program.'''
 *Once a suggested major change is submitted to the content manager, a team of subject matter experts is assembled to review the suggested change for technical merit, economic impact, staffing impact, industry impacts, etc.  This same team will provide comments on the content of the update.
 *If it is deemed that the change is beneficial or required of the department then the content manager will format the revision following a style that is similar for that section of the Construction Manual.
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 :This section should provide a general overview of the work along with relevant background information on how/why it is used to better help the reader understand the process and any technical language.
-*Contractor Prequalification
+:*Contractor Prequalification
-:Use this sub-section if there are any specific contractor prequalification requirements for performing this work.
+::Use this sub-section if there are any specific contractor prequalification requirements for performing this work.
 *Code of Federal Regulation (i.e., Buy America Act)
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 :This section describes the materials used to perform the work.  The items shall be specifically identified in this section, including physical attributes and characteristics.  Tolerable thresholds are to be addressed, as well as any ramifications of going out of range.  Performance of material used could be discussed here.  Compositions affecting physical strengths can also be mentioned here.
-*Pictures of Materials
+:*Pictures of Materials
-:Where possible, include relevant pictures of the materials used.
+::Where possible, include relevant pictures of the materials used.
 <b>Equipment</b>
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 :This section discusses any equipment used to accomplish the work.  This may include delivery equipment for materials, operated equipment used to transform raw materials into finished work products, and any specific tools necessary for completing the work.
-*Equipment Specifications
+:*Equipment Specifications
-:If specifications require specific equipment be used, this section details the equipment variations and how inspectors can check to ensure the correct equipment is used.
+::If specifications require specific equipment be used, this section details the equipment variations and how inspectors can check to ensure the correct equipment is used.
-*Pictures of Equipment Used
+:*Pictures of Equipment Used
-:Whenever possible, include relevant pictures of the equipment used.
+::Whenever possible, include relevant pictures of the equipment used.
 <b>Preconstruction</b>
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 :Note any specific inspection procedures required in this subsection.  Note any inspector certifications or specific training required.  Explain any sequential or related processes requiring inspector approval before proceeding further with the work.
-*Special Attention Areas
+:*Special Attention Areas
-:This subsection should note any areas of the work the inspector should pay more attention to for any reason, such as consequences to quality of later work or quality issues.
+::This subsection should note any areas of the work the inspector should pay more attention to for any reason, such as consequences to quality of later work or quality issues.
-*Quality Assurance / Quality Control Tests
+:*Quality Assurance / Quality Control Tests
-:Discuss the required Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) testing procedures for the work here.  Cite relevant AASHTO testing specifications and other information.
+::Discuss the required Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) testing procedures for the work here.  Cite relevant AASHTO testing specifications and other information.
-*Lab Testing / Field Testing
+:*Lab Testing / Field Testing
-:This area should detail any laboratory testing required as well as any field testing of the work.  This section should discuss the sampling and testing procedures described in the MQAP Manual.  QA/QC is required of the project.  This will include independent assurances testing (IAT) of material testers to verify competency.  It will validate calibration and test worthiness of equipment.  Where applicable, it will incorporate project material certification.  MDOT material staff shall maintain sampling and test records. Verification test procedures will be done to show required testing is done per contract requirements.
+::This area should detail any laboratory testing required as well as any field testing of the work.  This section should discuss the sampling and testing procedures described in the MQAP Manual.  QA/QC is required of the project.  This will include independent assurances testing (IAT) of material testers to verify competency.  It will validate calibration and test worthiness of equipment.  Where applicable, it will incorporate project material certification.  MDOT material staff shall maintain sampling and test records. Verification test procedures will be done to show required testing is done per contract requirements.
-*Rejection / Remedial Actions
+:*Rejection / Remedial Actions
-:This sub-section should detail any potential issues or circumstances related to rejection or remediation of the work.
+::This sub-section should detail any potential issues or circumstances related to rejection or remediation of the work.
 <b>Measurement, Documentation, & Payment</b>

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 =Section Outline=
-*General Description
+<b>General Description</b>
-**Definitions / Terms
+*Definitions / Terms
-**General overview (how used, why used, how built, etc.)
+*General overview (how used, why used, how built, etc.)
-***MDOT contractor / sub prequalification req
+**MDOT contractor / sub prequalification req
-**Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) references
+*Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) references
-*Materials
+<b>Materials</b>
-**Description of materials used
+*Description of materials used
-***Pictures of materials
+**Pictures of materials
-*Equipment
+<b>Equipment</b>
-**Description of equipment used in process
+*Description of equipment used in process
-***Equipment specifications
+**Equipment specifications
-***Pictures of equipment used
+**Pictures of equipment used
-*Preconstruction
+<b>Preconstruction</b>
-**Submittals, shop drawings
+*Submittals, shop drawings
-**Permits
+*Permits
-**QPL list
+*QPL list
-**Plant inspections
+*Plant inspections
-**Contractor Submitted Plans / Procedures / Automated Machine Guidance Plans
+*Contractor Submitted Plans / Procedures / Automated Machine Guidance Plans
-*Construction
+<b>Construction</b>
-**Construction requirements / procedures / installation methods
+*Construction requirements / procedures / installation methods
-**Safety (Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Public)
+*Safety (Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Public)
-**Productivity rates / information/charts (typical output per hour, etc.)
+*Productivity rates / information/charts (typical output per hour, etc.)
-**Items of Note
+*Items of Note
-***Things to watch out for
+**Things to watch out for
-**Construction layout / survey information
+*Construction layout / survey information
-**Pictures of construction
+*Pictures of construction
-*Inspection & Testing
+<b>Inspection & Testing</b>
-**Inspection procedures
+*Inspection procedures
-***Inspector equipment / tools required
+**Inspector equipment / tools required
-***Inspection checklists
+**Inspection checklists
-***Special attention areas
+**Special attention areas
-**Testing
+*Testing
-***QA/QC Tests
+**QA/QC Tests
-***Lab testing / field testing
+**Lab testing / field testing
-***Rejection / remedial actions
+**Rejection / remedial actions
-*Measurement, Documentation & Payment
+<b>Measurement, Documentation & Payment</b>
-**Measurement (including significant figures / rounding)
+*Measurement (including significant figures / rounding)
-***Field measurement procedures
+**Field measurement procedures
-**Documentation requirements
+*Documentation requirements
-***Minimum acceptable documentation (Min doc guide content)
+**Minimum acceptable documentation (Min doc guide content)
-***Example documentation
+**Example documentation
-***Forms (links)
+**Forms (links)
-***Certifications / warranty information
+**Certifications / warranty information
-***Example Inspector’s Daily Report (IDR) comments
+**Example Inspector’s Daily Report (IDR) comments
-**Basis of payment
+*Basis of payment
-*Local Agency Project Considerations
+<b>Local Agency Project Considerations</b>
-*Rail Project Considerations
+<b>Rail Project Considerations</b>
 :Only use categories if there is information in that category for that item, otherwise delete.
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 :Note:  Old work element system had specific info for each item of work, min documentation, measurements, inspection, etc. to earn the work element.  Good guide to use to help populate information.
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 *Once all comments are received they will be addressed by the author and provided to the Region Engineer Liaisons to the Bureau of Field Services (BFS), BFS leadership (Bureau Director, Deputy Bureau Director, Engineer of Operations Field Services and Engineer of Construction Field Services), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for review and approval.  The addressed comment document and the revised construction manual update will also be sent to the Statewide Alignment Construction Team for region knowledge.  After approval is received from the Region Engineer Liaisons to BFS, BFS leadership and the FHWA the change is published in the Wiki Construction Manual.
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 *Once all comments are received they will be addressed by the author and provided to the Region Engineer Liaisons to the Bureau of Field Services (BFS), BFS leadership (Bureau Director, Deputy Bureau Director, Engineer of Operations Field Services and Engineer of Construction Field Services), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for review and approval.  The addressed comment document and the revised construction manual update will also be sent to the Statewide Alignment Construction Team for region knowledge.  After approval is received from the Region Engineer Liaisons to BFS, BFS leadership and the FHWA the change is published in the Wiki Construction Manual.
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 =Construction Manual Change Process=
-Suggested revisions will come from various users of the Wiki Construction Manual; these could be MDOT employees, Consultants, and Contractor’s.  The key item is that they must be registered users of the system if the suggested change comes from outside of the Content Managers review team.
+Suggested revisions to the MDOT Construction Manual are welcome from all users.  The more users help improve the content, the more it improves the guidance for all other users.
 To make a revison suggestion to the Construction Manual please email the appropriate division Content Manager found at this link to the [[Help:Contents#Content_Suggestions|Help page]].
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 Type 2: Minor Process Changes – These could be updates in a form required for inspection with instructions on how to complete the form.  Items to be aware of during inspection of an item of work etc.
-Type 3: Major Changes – Changes that will have a statewide impact to the delivery of the program either monetarily, staffing, equipment, procedural, material and documentation requirements.
+Type 3: Major Changes – Changes that will have a statewide impact to the delivery of the program either monetarily, staffing, equipment, procedural, material and documentation requirements.  Type 3 Major Changes are noted in the Major Changes Table on the main page and included in the Construction Manual Quarterly updates sent to the CFS listserv.
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 =Review Process=
-The Wiki format allows for the Construction Manual to be continuously updated monthly to remain current with changing practice.  The process for revising the Construction Manual is based on the impact that the change will have and is defined below:
+The Wiki format allows for the Construction Manual to be continuously updated to remain current with changing practice.  CFS has been communicating information on new and/or updated procedures and processes through Construction Manual Updates (CMU).  The process for revising the Construction Manual is based on the impact that the change will have and is defined below: