2017 Construction Conference

E Construction Update

David Bruins

NDDOT Construction Services Division

2017 E-Construction Update

Background

What’s new since last year?- Change Order Process- Certification Process- Final Checklist Module- Updated Forms with new features

What’s upcoming?

What is e-Construction

Why?• Less time spent handling documents• Documents are not lost• Documents available in real time • Estimates payed quickly• Final paperwork completed quickly

Old-Timey Way PQR/Diary

eConstruction - PQE

• No paper SFN 10004• Inspector enters payment information directly in

the field.• PQE instantly accessible in CARS• Source documents attached• Engineer submits PQE to the Estimate

eConstruction PQE and Diary Use

NOW

SHOWING!

Fuel Cost Adjustment ModuleCalculations are based on the PQE date entered

CARS Change Order Module

Signature

CARS Certification Manager

CARS Certification Manager

Updated Forms

Electronic Signature vs. Digital Signature

Electronic Signature vs. Digital SignatureElectronic signature: Signature which doesn’t go through a formal process of authentication

Example: A typed name in a form

Digital signature:The identity of the signer can be 100% proven by the utilization of a digital signing certificate.

Example:

Construction Records Manual Updates

• Updated Frequently• Update Notices – GovDelivery

Construction Records Manual Updates

Final Checklist Module