Description

Workshop Date, Time, and Location

Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 8am-3pm

Empire Maintenance Facility

2800 160th St W

Rosemount, MN 55068

About the Workshop

Learning to navigate the project documents on highway construction projects can be

challenging, especially if you’re not used to navigating full plan sets or technical specifications. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to read plans and project specifications and how to understand project documents. 

Topics Covered

• How the MnDOT general specifications, plans, standard plates/plans, project specifications, and addendums interact
• Third-party permits
• Find details that matter in a full highway heavy plan set walkthrough of a state aid or federally funded project that at a minimum includes pavement, underground, flatwork and SWPPP components 
• How to navigate the MnDOT website to find useful information for project details

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for technical staff looking to grow their confidence and skills, especially those newer to construction inspection and contract administration.

Course Instructor

Carolyn M. Fackler, P.E., MPa, is a seasoned engineering leader with over 20 years of experience in public and private sectors, specializing in infrastructure project management and funding solutions, utility inspections, and construction administration. She has overseen multimillion-dollar roadway and transit capital projects through design and construction, and led multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Credit

• To the best of our knowledge, this course meets the continuing education requirements for 6.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Learn more about continuing education for professionals from the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID.

Questions?

Please contact mnltap@umn.edu.

Sponsors

This workshop is presented by Minnesota LTAP at the Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minnesota LTAP is sponsored by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This course is subsidized through funding from LRRB and FHWA.