MDOT´s Innovative FieldManager® Software Saves Michigan $28.5 Million Annually
October 3, 2007 — The Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) innovative "FieldManager," a suite of software that manages, processes and tracks Michigan's road, bridge and airport construction programs, is estimated to save the state $28.5 million annually in reduced hands-on time, according to a recent survey.
The development of FieldManager for managing infrastructure projects has streamlined construction management operations and transformed the industry.
MDOT launched FieldManager in 1999 with the help of Info Tech, Inc. a Gainesville, Fla. software company. The software enabled the department to eliminate a time-consuming, manual process for managing construction. Today, the software is used by 3,000 employees at MDOT facilities, local government agencies, engineering consultant firms and construction contractor firms in Michigan. Recognized as a nationwide leader in construction management, FieldManager also is used by the Iowa, Wisconsin and Maine departments of transportation.
"FieldManager has proven to be a prime example of how public/private partnerships can reduce costs to taxpayers, and increase government efficiency," said Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm.
"FieldManager handles our $1.5 billion annual construction program," said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. "It is consistent with the department's goal of putting more of our state transportation dollars into preserving our roads, and less into administrative overhead."
"Creating efficiencies through the use of technology, is a win for everyone," said Teri Takai, director, Michigan Department of Information Technology and CIO for the state of Michigan. "FieldManager is a prime example of how partnership and the effective use of technology can reduce the costs of government and save precious taxpayer dollars."
"Developing technology solutions to improve efficiency is our job," said Tom Rothrock, senior vice president, Info Tech, Inc. "Throughout the development of FieldManager, MDOT has been a pleasure to work with, and together we have created a product that is a useful and successful tool for many agencies."
In addition to the savings generated by the program, another important aspect is that the state of Michigan has received $631,000, to date, in royalties from the licensing of the software by Info Tech. The software surpassed $1 million in annual sales for the first time in 2006.
Survey results also indicated a very high level of user satisfaction, with 99 percent of the responders rating FieldManager as good or excellent.###
Janet Foran
MDOT Office of Communications
(517) 335-7176
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