e-Construction

A New Way of Doing Business

The Oregon Department of Transportation is moving to a "paperless" way of conducting construction projects to align with Federal Highway Administration initiatives and industry best practices.

e-Construction at ODOT

The Construction section of the Oregon Department of Transportation is achieving what seemed impossible…the collection, review, approval and distribution of highway construction contract documents in a paperless environment. We are conducting business to align with Federal Highway Administration initiatives and industry best practices.

Through the e-Construction program, we have increased the efficiency of our construction staff. We are streamlining communications with our internal and external partners through the automation of document processing using digital technology. There are 3 parts to this program.

Document management system
Doc Express® is a cloud-based program accessible on any device connected to the internet. It is an electronic “file cabinet” for documents. Internal ODOT users, consultants and external contractors upload documents for review in their specific ODOT contracts. Workflows are recorded for each document in a detailed audit trail. Comments and supporting documents are included at each step. Discover details in the links below, available to anyone who has been trained in Doc Express for ODOT projects. If you'd like to be trained, contact the e-Construction System Administrators.

Login webpage: Doc Express
About: Doc Express
User Guides: Contractor User Guide and Agency User Guide available
Doc Express Document Directory (2019 Structure)
Frequently asked questions
Tips & Tricks

Mobile field tools
iPads were determined to be the best mobile field tools for Resident Engineer Construction offices. Lightweight and durable, iPads are used in the field to upload documents into Doc Express and data into AASHTOWare Project. Inspectors can access manuals, specifications and documents while working on their projects. This ensures documentation is added at the site. It reduces extra time spent transcribing information back at the office. For internal ODOT staff, additional links are listed below to assist with iPad usage. Contact the e-Construction System Administrators with any specific questions.

iPad User Guide

Data management system
We selected AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials™ and AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights & Labor™. This is a powerful database system used by many state transportation departments. These two modules joined our existing AWP modules, Estimation and Pre-Construction. Together we now have a unified database for ODOT to leverage data throughout the project lifecycle. The information can be uploaded by internal and external users. Program details are listed in the links below. If you need access or training for an upcoming ODOT contract, contact the e-Construction System Administrators.