Welcome to the WisDOT AASHTOWare Project™ Knowledge Base (AWPKB)
The knowledge base was developed for staff who use the AASHTOWare Project™ (AWP) web based application.
Designers use AWP Preconstruction to enter engineer's estimates and create proposals for PS&E submittal.
Construction staff administer use AWP Construction & Materials to track item quantities, create change orders,
track stockpiles, document construction progress and submit payment estimates.
Prime contractors and subcontractors enter employee certified payroll reports (CPRs) into AWP CRL Payroll.
New vendors register and existing vendor update their vendor information in the Vendor Registration System (VRS).
The AWPKB includes detailed documentation, training videos, and a frequently asked questions section for
AWP Preconstruction, AWP Construction & Materials, and the Vendor Registration System (VRS).
In the future, the site will provide additional guidance materials testing and reporting
and for the entry of payrolls for prime and subcontractors.
How do I request AWP system access?
AASHTOWare Project users
Go to AASHTOWare Project™ accounts to find out how to request a new AWP account
or modify an existing AWP account.
Vendor Registration System (VRS) Vendor Admin Users
Go to WAMS account management for instructions to create a new WAMS account or maintain an existing WAMS account.
An AWP account is not required for VRS.
System Outage Notification
WisDOT upgraded to AASHTOWare Project (AWP) 5.03 on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Direct any questions or issues to the AWPSupport@dot.wi.gov.
Upcoming Training Sessions
AWP CRL Payroll Virtual Training session scheduled for March 18th.
Go to AWP Civil Rights & Labor | Training for more information and previous March 2025 training materials.
Previous Training Sessions
Two 2025 AWP Construction training presentations are available for staff to view. Go to Construction | Training for details.
The 2022 AWP Construction training sessions are available on the Construction | Training page too.
Exciting changes coming in 2025!
Civil Rights & Labor Payrolls
WisDOT is phasing out the current Civil Rights Compliance System (CRCS). The entry of certified payroll reports (CPRs) in
AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights and Labor Payroll (AWP CRL Payroll) will begin with contracts awarded in January 2025.
Entry of CPR(s) for contracts awarded in December 2024 and early will continue in the CRCS.
e-Ticketing
WisDOT continues to pilot e-Ticketing on select contracts in 2025. See our e-Ticketing page for more details.