1. WORKFLOW FOR ELECTRONIC UTILITY PLAN MARK-UP AND DATA EXCHANGE Presented to: by: March 15, 2005 Michael Melendez, P.E. UAO Power Users

2. GOAL: To improve the accuracy and efficiency of preliminary utility location by employing common CADD software and utility-specific tools to create electronic plan mark-ups.

3. Traditional Process: Conduct topographic survey Designer produces plan sheets with topo survey and 30% design Mailed to UAO with request for mark-up UAO marks up plan sheet with colored pencil using UOA drafting standard UAO returns hardcopy plans to designer Designer transfers hardcopy information into CADD file Designer produces hardcopy and sends to UAO for verification

4. Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV Hardcopy Plans CADD Files (survey, blank mark-up files) UAO Package May Consist of…. Mark-up / Review / Return to FDOT Submit Phase Plans Contact UAO and Transmit Designer FDOT Utilities Workflow:

5. Standardization: TOPORD01.dgn RWDTR01.dgn UTEXRD01.dgn UTPRRD01.dgn UTADRD01.dgn Topographic Features Survey Baseline Existing Utilities Proposed Utilities Adjusted Utilities FilenameDescription

6. Feedback: UAO Input Unification of ASCE Quality Standards Functionality Labeling Tools

7. Electronic Process: Notify UAO’s of upcoming project Conduct topographic survey Designer transmits survey & blank mark-up file to UAO AutoCAD (DWG) or MicroStation (DGN) Format UAO’s conduct mark-up with CADD and FDOT Utility Tools UAO returns mark-up file to designer (topo survey excluded) Designer compiles UAO mark-ups to produce plan sheets Designer transmits PDF to UAO via email for verification

8. Resources: FDOT CADD Manual FDOT CADD Criteria Handbook Workshop Handout

10. Benefits: Time Savings (reduction in request/response) Encourages Standardization of Plan Mark-up Allows Historical Archiving for Wide-Scale Use Improved Accuracy and Clarity of Plan Submittal Eliminates Need for Hardcopy Retention Format Promotes Internal/External Use

11. Data Import Alternatives: XYZ text files GPS Coordinates SUE Survey Data Ground Penetrating Radar

12. Information Integration: GIS UAO Database FDOTSunshine Historical Records Query

13. CADD Platform Options: FDOT Utility Tools function with: AutoCAD Bentley MicroStation Bentley PowerDraft (MicroStation Lite) $1205 + $295/yr (upgrades and support) $1295 (one time cost w/out upgrades)

14. Thank You! QUESTIONS? Primary Contact: Michael Melendez, P.E. (954) 492-9921 michael.melendez@gbfinc.net WORKFLOW FOR ELECTRONIC UTILITY PLAN MARK-UP AND DATA EXCHANGE