Setting the initial WisDOT workflow to the Project Definition phase

Last updated: 2026-03-30

Designers need to check and ensure the project is set to the correct WisDOT Workflow and Workflow Phase as soon as they begin working on a project in AASHTOWare Preconstruction. This is done to control project access and for reporting purposes.

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1. From the Project Summary component, select the Workflow tab.
   
2. From the Workflow drop down list select:
   "WisDOT Workflow for Preconstruction, Construction & Materials and CRL"
   
3. From the Workflow Phase drop down list select:
   "Project Definition: Project/categories/funding created in FIIPS. LET prjs imported from FIIPS. Non-LET prjs (LFA, PBM, EM) entered into Precon. Designer creates/imports/updates estimate, associates project, creates "C" proposal and sets to PSE phase."
   
4. Click <Save>.
   

 

Go to Adding or editing counties, the next step under Creating an estimate in Preconstruction.