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AASHTO. TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION GROUP. Utility Relocation Electronic Document Management System (UREDMS) Presenter: Larry Ditty Title: Chief Utility Relocation Administrator Agency: PennDOT Event: 2011 Joint AASHTO Right-of-Way and Utilities and Design Subcommittee Meeting - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Utility Relocation Electronic Document Management System (UREDMS)
Presenter: Larry DittyTitle: Chief Utility Relocation AdministratorAgency: PennDOT
Event: 2011 Joint AASHTO Right-of-Way and Utilities and Design Subcommittee MeetingDate: Thursday, May 12, 2011
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“We spend millions of dollars each year to adjust and or relocate our facilities for Department projects.
It’s very important for us to know as soon as possible about utility relocations so we can plan our budgets and allocate our resources accordingly.”
Terri Rosamond, ManagerOutside Plant, Planning & Design
AT&T
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So how do you improve the efficiency of the Utility Relocation process in
preparation for highway construction?
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The Answer
Utility Relocation Electronic Document Management
System (UREDMS)
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The Electronic Filing Cabinet• Captures, Stores and Indexes Paper Documents
• Promotes easier search
• Save Storage space
• Eliminates lost and misplaced files
• Work Items and Queues Promote Timely Task Completion
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What is UREDMS?Web-based Project Planning and Construction Facilitator
• Internal Utility-Related Communications
• External Communications• State DOT• Municipalities• Utility Companies
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Why UREDMS?
• Secure Communications
• Electronic Document Submissions
• Access to Stored Documents
• Report Generation
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Preconstruction Benefits
Streamlined Processes
Expedited Project Delivery
Reduced Design and Construction Time
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Preconstruction Benefits
Time and Cost Savings
• Reduced Utility Relocation Planning Delays
• More Efficient Utility Section Office Operation
• Reduced Number of Change Orders
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Preconstruction Benefits
• Standardized Agency Processes • Faster Review Completion Time
• Reduction in Inappropriate Permitting of New Facility Placement on Existing Projects is Reduced
• Faster Document Submissions and Revisions
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• Facilitates Invoicing and Payments
• One-Stop Shop for Utility Information
• Reduced Unplanned Relocations and Encounters with Unknown Utilities
Preconstruction Benefits
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Utilities Company Benefits• Easy Access to Templates and Forms
• Faster completion times for reviews and issuing documents and agreements
• Time and cost savings
• Electronic Signature Approval
• Access to pre-populated forms
• Electronic document storage capability
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Future Benefits• Improved Inventory/Storage Document Retention
• Improved Decision-Making with Electronic Document Storage
• Improved Tracking Capability
• Improved Asset Management
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• Improved Management and Project Applications Reporting
• Reduced Physical Storage Space Requirements
• Promotes Paperless Processes and “Greener” Agencies
• Automates routing, distribution and approval process
Future Benefits
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The Lead States Team
Larry DittyChief Utility Relocation AdministratorPennsylvania [email protected]
Michael BoldenAssistant State Utilities EngineerGeorgia [email protected]
Mollie ZaunerAssistant Utilities EngineerMinnesota [email protected]
Nick LefkeUtility CoordinatorMichigan [email protected]
JoAnn KurtsUtility Relocation Engineer Louisiana [email protected]
Chuck Schmidt, P.E.Chief of Design ServicesNew Hampshire [email protected]
Jesse Cooper, R.P.L.S.Mapping, Survey and Utility Section Director Texas [email protected]
Eric FeltyActing Section Chief of System Project Development Pennsylvania [email protected]
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PennDOT’s Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
EDMS functions as a virtual filing cabinet; the electronic storage and indexing of these documents allows for easier search, faster retrieval,
better revision control, and reclamation of valuable office space.
UREDMS is part of EDMS used for Utility Relocations.
UREDMS Internal is intranet based
UREDMS external is internet based
UREDMS E-TRAININGftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/transfer/UREDMS/eTraining/
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Information Needed to Adopt Technology
Information Interest Level
Critical DesirableSystem benefitsExpedited project deliveryResolves physical storage area issuesThis is a move to “green”Others
X
System costsInitial costs (Internal Infrastructure)Maintenance costs
X
Are there political implications? (What do utility companies think about this?)
X
Will new Full Time Employees resources be needed? X
Are Full Time Employees reductions possible? XAre other business processes improved or otherwise affected?
X
Who will use the system? X
What are training requirements? X
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Actual and Perceived Barriers to Overcome to Adopt Technology
BarrierType
Actual Perceived
Management buy in XCost XAdequacy of existing internal IT infrastructure to handle the system X
Reluctance or inability to automate X XLots of data entry/re-entry will be needed for initial set up X X
Lack of focus on transparency X XTraining requirements XAccepting a new way of doing businessInternalExternal
XX
Users see no value X
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Success To-Date
• Systematic Process Standardizes Utility Permitting and Coordination
• Senior Management Confidence through On-Time Projects
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Success To-Date
• DOT Transportation Programs Stabilized
• Reliable Information Provided to DOT and Utilities
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Success To-Date• Integrated Cost Process
• Planning• Engineering• Right-of-Way• Utility Relocations
• Advanced Cost Estimation
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• Program Standardization• DOTs• Local Governments• Consultants• Utilities
Success To-Date
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Looking Forward
• Timely, Efficient Relocation
• Platform for Success
• Reasonable Cost
• Timely Completion
• Utility Relocation Electronic Document Management System
• Reduce Physical Storage Space
• Expedite Project Delivery
• Decrease Design & Construction Costs
• Manage Assets, and Applications & Reporting More Efficiently
• Save time and Money
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Summary on UREDMS
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Questions and Comments?
Utility Relocation Electronic Document Management
System (UREDMS)
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The Lead States Team
Larry DittyChief Utility Relocation AdministratorPennsylvania [email protected]
Michael BoldenAssistant State Utilities EngineerGeorgia [email protected]
Mollie ZaunerAssistant Utilities EngineerMinnesota [email protected]
Nick LefkeUtility CoordinatorMichigan [email protected]
JoAnn KurtsUtility Relocation Engineer Louisiana [email protected]
Chuck Schmidt, P.E.Chief of Design ServicesNew Hampshire [email protected]
Jesse Cooper, R.P.L.S.Mapping, Survey and Utility Section Director Texas [email protected]
Eric FeltyActing Section Chief of System Project Development Pennsylvania [email protected]