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CONSTRUCTION MANUAL


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AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials Software Manual

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Recent Major Changes

The table below is a list of Major changes.

Updated Division Section Summary What Changed
10/03/2024
Division 1
103 - Work Orders
Updated instructions for issuing and processing work orders including stamped authorizations. Compare Here
09/26/2024
Division 7
706 - Structural Concrete
Minor revisions to section 706 content on Structural Concrete. Compare Here
09/26/2024
Division 2
208 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES)
Added link to new MDOT SESC Pocket Guide View Here
09/05/2024
Division 7
707 - Structural Steel
Major revision to entire section content on Structural Steel. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
07/22/2024
Division 8
821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners
New content added for previously empty section 821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners. View Here
07/02/2024
Division 7
708 - Prestressed Concrete
Major revision to entire section content on Prestressed_Concrete. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
05/29/2024
Division 6
602 - Concrete Pavement Construction
Major revision to entire section content on 602 - Concrete Pavement Construction New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
05/01/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
Frequently Searched Items
Updated the Frequently Searched Items page (top left corner menu). View Here
04/30/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
MDOT Standard Naming Convention
Major update of MDOT Standard Naming Convention from old PDF format to WikiMedia table in Construction Manual. Naming Convention information can now be sorted by Name, Numbers, Form Number, Date of last revision, etc. by clicking on table header columns. All form numbers are also hyperlinked directly to the form. View Here
04/08/2024
Division 8
807_-_Guardrail, Guardrail Terminals, and MiscellaneousPosts
Updated Section 807 to reflect new guidance on lapping guardrail for temporary traffic shifts. Compare Here
04/02/2024
Division 8
810 - Permanent Traffic Signs and Supports, 819 - Electrical and Lighting, 820 - Traffic Signals, 826 - Intelligent Transportation Systems
Updated contents of 810, 819, 820 & 826 to reflect changes in anchor bolt inspection procedures. View Here
04/01/2024
Division 1
107.09 - Archeological and Historical Findings
Updated Section 107.09 Archeological and Historical Findings to reflect new contact information for MDOT LAP Archaeologist Compare Here
02/29/2024
Division 7
710 - Waterproofing and Protective Covers
Major revision to entire section content on Waterproofing and Protective Covers. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
02/29/2024
Division 7
704 - Steel Sheet Piling and Cofferdams
Major revision to entire section content on Steel Sheet Piling and Cofferdams. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
02/29/2024
Division 7
705 - Foundation Piling
Major revision to entire section content on Foundation Piling. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
02/13/2024
Division 7
706 - Structural Concrete
Major revision to entire section content on Structural Concrete. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
01/18/2024
Division 7
709 - Timber Sturctures
Major revision to section content on Timber Bridge Structures. Addition of pictures, figures, and re-format to new Construction Manual format. View Here
01/03/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement
Updated content to include link to 2024 RBPI project list. View Here
12/05/2023
Division 10
1004 Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures
Relocated former content in 601 to 1004. Updates and new content added. Compare Here
11/23/2023
Division 10
1003 Quality Assurance for Concrete
Relocated former content in 605 to 1003. Updates and new content added. Compare Here
11/22/2023
Division 10
1002 Contractor Quality Control for Concrete
Relocated former content in 604 to 1002. Updates and new content added. Compare Here
10/18/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Construction Field Services Indirect Testing Charges
Updated the Indirect Testing coding for FY24 View Here
10/11/2023
Division 8
811 Permanent Pavement Markings
Updated Permanent Pavement Markings payment table to include 2023 price adjustments Compare Here
9/26/2023
Division 8
823 - Water Mains
Added new content to previously empty Section 823 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. Compare Here
9/25/2023
Division 10
Division 10 - Mix Designs
Created entire New Division of Construction Manual for Division 10 - Mix Designs with links to Standard Specifications for 1001 - Concrete Production Equipment and Facilities, 1002 - Contractor Quality Control for Concrete, 1003 - Quality Assurance (Acceptance) for Concrete, 1004 - Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures, 1005 - Mortar and Grout Mixtures, and 1006 - Patching, Repair, & Overlay Mixtures. Compare Here
9/25/2023
Division 9
Division 9 - Materials
Created entire New Division of Construction Manual for Division 9 Materials with links to Standard Specifications for each of the 23 Sections. Compare Here
09/20/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
E-Signature
Added clarification for Stamp approval of 0582B Moisture & Density Determination form. Also created Frequently Asked Signature Questions Section on page with signature clarification on 1302, 0501, 1100A, 1165 and 0582B forms View Here
9/11/2023
Division 1
105.10 - Buy America Source of Steel and Iron
Removal of CFS maintained Buy America certification process. Compare Here
9/7/2023
Division 5
501 - Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt
Updated contents of entire section 501 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. Compare Here
9/5/2023
Division 8
810 - Permanent Traffic Signs and Supports
Updated contents of entire section 810 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. Compare Here
8/30/2023
Division 8
820 - Traffic Signals
Clarification on payment for signal work. Compare Here
8/9/2023
Division 1
109.07 - Construction Progress Pay Estimate Approval Process
Updated contents of entire section 109.07 to reflect removal of digital signature requirements on Pay Estimates and add examples of PDF approval stamps Compare Here
7/18/2023
Division 1
105 - Structural Fabrication Quality Manual
Updated content on Structural Fabrication Quality Manual for 2023 version 3 release. Compare Here
07/13/2023
Division 1
102.19 - Evaluation of Contractor Performance and Contract Non-Compliance
New Section added for Evaluation of Contractor Performance and Contract Non-Compliance Compare Here
07/13/2023
Division 1
102.01 - Prequalification of Bidders
Removal of Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE) process and replacement with 1165 Notice of Non-Compliance Process for trunkline projects. Compare Here
06/06/2023
Division 1
103.02 - Contract Revisions
Updated guidance for electronic stamp approvals, AASHTOware software, Supporting Documentation for Extra work, & updated flow chart. Also the threshold for Original Pay Item increase or decrease changed from $25k to $50k Compare Here
05/24/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Prevailing Wage
Updated Jobsite Posters View Here
05/18/2023
Division 1
107.06 - Furnishing Right-of-Way
New Content added for Contractor Requests to break Limited Access Right-of-Way (LAROW) on Interstates Compare Here
05/17/2023
Division 2
204 - Removing Miscellaneous Structures and Materials
Updated language for Vertical Exploratory Investigation for Relocation section Compare Here
04/18/2023
Division 2
208 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES)
Added link to MDOT SESC Pocket Guide Compare Here
04/18/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
FieldManager
Updated IDR requirements to replace digital signature with PDF stamp Compare Here
04/14/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer Process
Updated Certified Engineer Process Compare Here
03/20/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
E-Signature
Updated MDOT Digital Signatures Guidance for One-Span View Here
03/20/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Preconstruction Meeting
Updated Trunk Line and Local Agency Program Boilerplate Preconstruction Meeting Minutes - 2023 View Here
03/08/2023
Division 1
108.09 - Request for Time Extensions on Work Day, Calendar Day, and Calendar Date Contracts
Updated content for Extension of Time for Work Day, Calendar Day and Calendar Date Contracts and moved content from 108.07 to 108.09. Compare Here
10/17/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
Construction Field Services Indirect Testing Charges
Updated content with FY2023 Program Numbers View Here
10/11/2022
Division 1
104 - Construction Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP)
Updated content for Construction Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP). Compare Here
10/11/2022
Division 8
820 - Traffic Signals
Added new Acceptance of Traffic Signal Work content, including pay item list and form. View Here
9/19/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement
Updated content to remove references to FHWA Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) and replaced with FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement (RBPI). References now link to the FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement (RBPI) Stewardship & Oversight Plan (S&O Plan) page which contains instructions on how to locate each project's S&O Plan in ProjectWise to determine FHWA involvement. View Here
7/21/2022
Division 1
104.10 - Contractor Claim for Extra Compensation or Time Extension
Updated Construction Claims Procedure document with July 2022 version. View Here
6/21/2022
Division 8
811 - Temporary Special Markings for Cold Weather
Updated temporary special markings price negotiation costs Compare Here
5/18/2022
Sidebar
AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials Software Manual (Wiki)
Added the AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials Software Manual (Wiki) to the left sidebar of the Construction Manual Wiki View Here
5/5/2022
Division 8
811 - Permanent Pavement Markings
Updated Durable Pavement Markings and Uniform Price Adjustment, Regular Dry Paint, and Low Temperature Waterborne Paint sections Compare Here
4/19/2022
Sidebar
Documentation Guide 2022
Updated Documentation Guide 2022 View Here
3/16/2022
Division 1
Holiday Traffic Safety Provisions
Updated table to project Holiday Traffic Safety Provisions and Closures dates to 2030 View Here
1/4/2022
Division 1
109.07 - Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment
Updated contents of entire section 109.07 Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment Compare Here
12/21/2021
Division 1
107.09 - Archeological and Historical Findings
Updated contents of entire section 107.09 Archeological and Historical Findings Compare Here
11/23/2021
Division 2
208 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES)
Created new subsection "Sediment Discharge into Waters of the State of Michigan" View Here
11/17/2021
Division 1
103.02 - Contract Revisions
Added new section Design Errors and updated information in the Premium Costs for Design Errors and Field Issues Compare Here
10/27/2021
Division 1
103.02 - Contract Revisions
Updated content in Section 103.02 Construction Contract Modification Process Overview Compare Here
10/18/2021
Division 1 Supplemental
Construction Field Services Indirect Testing Charges
Updated the Indirect Testing coding for FY 2022 View Here
10/7/2021
Division 1
103.02 - Contract Revisions
Added new section for Construction Contract and Construction Engineering Phase Funding Revisions as well as LAP Project Considerations update regarding the same Compare Here
9/28/2021
Division 1
108.01 - Subcontracting of Contract Work
Updated information in section 108.01 Subcontracting of Contract Work Compare Here
9/16/2021
Division 1
102 - Preconstruction Meeting
Updated Trunk Line and Local Agency Program Boilerplate Preconstruction Meeting Minutes - 2021 View Here
9/8/2021
Division 1
108.05 - Progress Schedule
Replaced all information for 108.05 Progress Schedule section Compare Here
9/2/2021
Division 1
109.07 - Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment
Updated Final Estimates information and replaced Figure 109-1 Compare Here
9/1/2021
Division 1 Supplemental
e-Construction
Removed table and updated Standard Naming Convention Alpha/Numeric lists Compare Here
8/25/2021
Division 1
103.02 - Contract Revisions
Updated content on Requirements for FHWA Review on Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) and added image for clarity. Compare Here
8/3/2021
Division 1
105 - Structural Fabrication Quality Manual
Updated content on Structural Fabrication Quality Manual page. Compare Here
6/16/2021
Division 1 Supplemental
102.02 - Progress Clause
Updated Boilerplate Progress Clause Template document link (revision June 2021) View Here
6/16/2021
Division 1
105 - Materials Quality Assurance Procedures Manual
Added 2021 MQAP content View Here
6/8/2021
Division 1
107.01 - Laws to be Observed
Created Section 107.01 Laws to be Observed View Here
5/11/2021
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Office Technician Process
Clarification of Prerequisites for Office Tech Certification Compare Here
4/19/2021
Division 1
109.07 - Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment
Updated Final Estimates information Compare Here
3/15/2021
Division 1
104 - Digital Calculations for Payment
Created new Digital Calculations for Payment section under Division 1, Section 104 View Here
2/9/2021
Division 7
712 - Bridge Rehabilitation, Concrete
Added the Site Activation/Deactivation information Compare Here
2/9/2021
Division 7
715 - Cleaning and Coating Existing Structural Steel
Updated information under Item #6, Site Activation/Deactivation Compare Here

A definition to the types of changes that you might see in the Construction Manual can be found under Content Revision Procedures, Types of Changes.

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Recent Minor Changes

The table below is a list of Minor changes.

Updated Division Section Summary What Changed
10/01/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer list to October 2024. View Here
09/30/2024
Division 8
821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners
Minor update for contacts on Local Agency Projects 821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners. Compare Here
08/19/2024
Division 8
821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners
Updated PLSS Natural Witness Example 821 - Preservation of Land Monuments and Property Corners. Compare Here
08/15/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
Dispute Review Board
Updated links and added clarification langauge on process to add or remove DRB from projects. Compare Here
07/01/2024
Division 8
826 – Intelligent Transportation Systems
Updated Section 826 with minor edits and added to left side menu. Compare Here
07/01/2024
Division 8
825 - Sanitary Sewer Systems
Updated Section 825 with minor edits and added to left side menu. Compare Here
06/06/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
MDOT Standard Naming Convention
Minor Updates to 305 Materials 1907, 1907J, 1903B, 1903C and HMA Worksheet. (Reminder you can sort list by recent changes column) Compare Here
05/29/2024
Division 8
807_-_Guardrail, Guardrail Terminals, and MiscellaneousPosts
Updated Section 807 with minor edits. Compare Here
05/22/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer list to May 2024. View Current List Here
05/13/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
MDOT Standard Naming Convention
Minor Updates to remove reference to obsolete form 0582A. Compare Here
04/01/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
Prevailing Wage
Updated Fraud and Abuse Card Information Compare Here
02/29/2024
Division 1
108.05 - Progress Schedule
Updated 108.05 Progress Schedule Approval Section and LAP Project Considerations Compare Here
02/15/2024
Division 2
208 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES)
Minor Text update and re-size of Notice of Coverage (NOC) and Notice of Termination (NOT) decision flow charts Compare Changes Here
02/07/2024
Division 1
102.17 Subletting Contract Work to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)#DBE Performance Indicators
Minor revision to DBE CUF violation procedures and Form 4109 ProjectWise workflows. Compare Changes Here
01/31/2024
Division 5
501 Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt - Segregation
Added link to the Michigan Segregation Test Method View Here
01/11/2024
Division 1
109.07 Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment - Final Marked Plans
Updated information on As-Built Plan Submittal in ProjectWise for jobs let by e-Proposal View Here
01/11/2024
Division 1 Supplemental
Prevailing Wage
Updated Jobsite Poster Information - FHWA Contacts View Here
01/11/2024
Division 1
105 Structural Fabrication Quality Manual (SFQM)
Updated link to newest version of SFQM effective August 2023. Compare Here
01/10/2024
Division 10
1003 Quality Assurance for Concrete
Added Links to Mix Design Review Tools. Compare Here
11/28/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer list to November 2023. View Here
11/28/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
e-Construction
Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/28/2023 View Here
11/08/2023
Division 10
1003 Quality Assurance (Acceptance) for Concrete
Added link and information on CFS Concrete Resources Page (Concrete JMF Yield Calculator, Optimized Aggregate Gradation Spreadsheet and Portland Cement PWL worksheet) Compare Here
11/07/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
e-Construction
Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/06/2023 View Here
09/21/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
MDOT Density Testing and Inspection Manual
Updated links to the MDOT Density Testing and Inspection Manual Compare Here
09/14/2023
Main Page
Recent Major Change Table
Updated Recent Major Change Table to make all Division and Section Category Items Hyperlinks Compare Here
09/13/2023
Main Page
Recent Minor Change Table
Updated Recent Minor Change Table to make all Division and Section Category Items Hyperlinks Compare Here
09/13/2023
Division 5
501 - Mix Designs & Job Mix Formulas
Updated example form 1931 SUPERPAVE HMA Design Mix Formula and form 1911 Job Mix Formula (JMF) forms. Compare Here
08/30/2023
Division 8
819 - Electrical and Lighting
Removed outdated language on 2015 Bid Letting. Compare Here
08/30/2023
Division 8
811 Uniform Price Adjustment
Added Wet Reflective Paint to Uniform Price Adjustments Compare Here
08/30/2023
Division 8
820 Acceptance of Traffic Signal Work
Clarified Acceptance Criteria for Traffic Signal Work Compare Here
08/22/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Construction Technology Support Resources
Updated Construction Technology Support Contacts & Help Desk info. Compare Here
08/22/2023
Division 1
102.19 Evaluation of Contractor Performance and Contract Non-Compliance
Additional info on transition from CPEs to Notice of Non-Compliance added with link to 20SP-102D-01 Compare Here
08/21/2023
Division 5
501 Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt - Base Preparation
Updated Base preparation, Bond Coat Structure Adjustments, Yield Calcs and Milling Sections to include photos & examples Compare Here
07/13/2023
Division 1
Project Closeout Escalation of Accountability, Local Agency Program (LAP), FieldManager 104.07 Contractor Obligations, 102.18 Subletting Contract Work to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), 208 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES)]
Revised to reflect removal of CPE process and reference Notice of Non-Compliance Process. Compare Here
07/10/2023
Division 3
Division 3 Supplemental Information
Removed outdated information on MICHIGAN CERTIFIED AGGREGATE TECHICIAN PROGRAM TRANSITION. Compare Here
07/10/2023
Division 1
102.01 Contractor Performance Evaluations
Added examples of PDF approval stamps. Compare Here
07/10/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Wage Rate Interviews
Added example pdf stamp approval. Compare Here
07/10/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
E-Signature
Added clarification on Pay Estimate Signature process View Here
6/20/2023
Sidebar
Documentation Guide 2023
Updated Documentation Guide June 2023 View Here
06/06/2023
Division 1
DOCUMENTING_PRICE_NEGOTIATIONS
Updated for FHWA Risk Based Project Involvement. Compare Here
04/06/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Wage Rate Interviews
Added/clarified pdf stamp approval directive and not the use of OneSpan. Compare Here
03/08/2023
Division 1
104.10 Claim for Extra Compensation or Extension of Time
Updated contact info for MDOT Construction Contracts Engineer. Compare Here
03/07/2023
Division 1
103.02 Contract Revisions
Updated Flow Chart for Contract Modifications approval for FHWA RBPI process. View Here
02/16/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer list to February 2023. View Here
02/07/2023
Division 1 Supplemental
Project with Consultant Oversight
Updated language used. Compare Here
12/01/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
e-Construction
Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/30/2022 View Here
11/10/2022
Division 1
109.05 Payment for Contract Revisions
Added clarification of acceptable documentation for Force Account Labor on State Funded projects with no Federal Prevailing Wages. Compare Here
10/18/2022
Division 1
Preconstruction Meeting
Added verbiage stating preconstruction meetings must not be conducted prior to award of the project. Compare Here
10/05/2022
Division 8
811 Permanent Pavement Markings
Updated Permanent Pavement Markings payment table to include 2022 prices Compare Here
7/20/2022
Division 3
Aggregate Shoulders and Approaches, Measurement and Payment
Updated moisture content change information under Measurement and Payment Compare Here
7/5/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
Dispute Review Board
Updated link to public-facing website for DRB and updated pdf file as of July 2022 Compare Here
7/5/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer List to June 2022 View Here
6/30/2022
Division 1
102.02 Progress Clause
Updated lead times for Steel Pipe pile in excess of 14 inches diameter..., Concrete Beams, and added Precast Box Culverts and Ductile Iron Watermain Compare Here
6/7/2022
Division 2
208 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES)
Added new Turbidity Curtain section View Here
5/26/2022
Division 1
Process for Documenting Certified Materials in FieldManager
Updated content and added samples Compare Here
4/14/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer List to April 2022 View Here
4/14/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
Dispute Review Board Process Flowchart
Updated DRB Process Flowchart to 2022 View Here
3/15/2022
Division 1
109.07 Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment
Updated and reorganized section to clarifying information Compare Here
2/17/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
e-Construction
Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 2/17/2022 View Here
2/3/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer List for February 2022 View Here
1/18/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
102.02 Progress Clause
Updated Typical Long-Lead Items table Lead Times for Delineator and 3# U-Channel Posts Compare Here
1/5/2022
Division 1
Final Project Review Report
Updated Final Project Review Report User Guide to September 2020 version Compare Here
1/4/2022
Division 1
102.02 Progress Clause
Updated/added Typical Long-Lead Items times for Guardrail-Steel Compare Here
1/4/2022
Division 1 Supplemental
Local Agency Program
Added Archeological and Historical Findings resource View Here
12/14/2021
Division 5
501 - Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt
Updated 2012 to 2020 Spec Book reference View Here
12/13/2021
Division 1 Supplemental
Certified Engineer List
Updated Certified Engineer List for December 2021 View Here
11/17/2021
Division 1
Bi-Annual FieldManager User Account Verification Process
Updated all content. Compare Here

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Preamble

This manual provides guidance to administrative, engineering, and technical staff. Engineering practice requires that professionals use a combination of technical skills and judgment in decision making. Engineering judgment is necessary to allow decisions to account for unique site-specific conditions and considerations to provide high quality products, within budget, and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. This manual provides the general operational guidelines; however, it is understood that adaptation, adjustments, and deviations are sometimes necessary. Innovation is a key foundational element to advance the state of engineering practice and develop more effective and efficient engineering solutions and materials. As such, it is essential that our engineering manuals provide a vehicle to promote, pilot, or implement technologies or practices that provide efficiencies and quality products, while maintaining the safety, health, and welfare of the public. It is expected when making significant or impactful deviations from the technical information from these guidance materials, that reasonable consultations with experts, technical committees, and/or policy setting bodies occur prior to actions within the timeframes allowed. It is also expected that these consultations will eliminate any potential conflicts of interest, perceived or otherwise. MDOT Leadership is committed to a culture of innovation to optimize engineering solutions. The National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics for Engineering is founded on six fundamental canons. Those canons are provided below. Engineers, in the fulfillment of their professional duties, shall:

  1. Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
  2. Perform Services only in areas of their competence.
  3. Issue public statement only in an objective and truthful manner.
  4. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees.
  5. Avoid deceptive acts.
  6. Conduct themselves honorably, reasonably, ethically and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.


This manual has been formatted and organized to follow the MDOT Standard Specifications outline with divisions and sections set up to facilitate easy cross referencing.

Additional information about the Wiki Construction Manual and submitting revision suggestions is located in the MDOT Construction Manual Content Revision Procedures page.


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