Plan Development Process (PDP)

The Plan Development Process (PDP) Training Course provides an in-depth view of how the PDP (TOPPS 4050) works in the Preconstruction Division. Emphasis of the instruction is on the process, and will cover such topics as when to accomplish project activities; whom to coordinate and collaborate with, and what are the deliverables to and from the various work groups. The instruction is delivered by experienced managers presenting lessons learned from their areas of responsibility.

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the Plan Development Process and its phases.
• Describe how projects are identified and programmed, scheduled, and managed.
• Discuss how environmental requirements impact the PDP process and the necessity for constant coordination and collaboration between various offices of the Preconstruction Division.
• Describe how project concepts are developed and approved.
• Describe the process by which the Preliminary Design is developed and approved.
• Describe the actions necessary to prepare and gain approval of the Final Construction plans.
• Describe the Construction Phase and its relationship to the PDP.

GDOT is accepting consultant nominees to participate in Plan Development Process (PDP) training.

Each firm with a current contract with GDOT or with a local government entity that involves a Local Government Project Agreement (LGPA) or Project Framework Agreement (PFA) is invited to nominate participants. Number of participants from each firm will be based on available space. The fee is $35.00 per attendee.

Please make your nominations by e-mail to Sheila Allen or Cynthia Cofield. You may also make nominations by telephone to Sheila at404-656-5626 or Cynthia at 404-656-5181.

Please include participant name, firm name, project information and contact information with your registration request. Registration for this training will not be done through ACECGa.

Following is the PDP schedule:
(Atlanta classes will be at 276 Memorial Drive SW, Macon classes will be held at the GDOT Macon Area Office at 4499 Riverside Dr.)