On Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00 PM there will be a web-based MERL User Group Meeting to discuss the following topics:

• New Features in MERL 5.3:
  • Handheld Local Job Manager
  • Online Backups
  • MDOT Bid Let Data Analysis
• 2015 Work Plan
• Online MERL Users' Manual
• Upcoming Trainings

There is no charge to attend the webinar. To register, visit the CTT Event Page

What:
Effective October 20, 2014, MERL users who submit project estimates to MDOT Local Agency Programs for jobs run through the MDOT Bid Letting process should upgrade to at MERL version 5.2.5 (or newer).

Why:
On October 20, 2014, MDOT will be replacing their client/server based LAS/PES*  system  with a web based system called Web Trns*port Preconstruction. MERL 5.2.5 and newer versions support a new export for Trns*port: XML format.

Average unit prices for the 2012 and 2005 (Airport) Spec Book items have been updated and are available for download with the latest version of MERL. See the MERL Download Page for more info.