records management training cyndi fout lead project controls august 27, 2008 1
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Records Management Training
Cyndi FoutLead Project Controls
August 27, 2008
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Agenda
• Purpose of Records Management
• Project File Set Up
• Hardcopy File Management
• Break
• Electronic File Management
• Break
• E-mail Management & Correspondence
• Consolidating Existing Files
• Closeout, Archiving, and File Maintenance
• Activity
• Question & Answer2
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Purpose of Records Management
• Purpose of Records Management– Complete and thorough project records– Documents are easily retrievable– Maintain consistency across projects– Ease the merging of electronic and hardcopy
files– Internal Audit Report
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Purpose of Records Management
• What is a Project Record?– Documents the function, policies, decisions,
procedures, operations, and activities – Examples:
• FIPA Form• Contracts• Change Orders• E-mails with directives• Payment Request
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Purpose of Records Management
• What is a Non-Project Record?– DOES NOT document the function, policies,
decisions, procedures, operations, and activities
– Examples • Preliminary drafts (when superseded)• Simple Transactional Communication• Personal Copy or Extra Copy
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Project File Set-up
• Project File Set-Up– Data Control Technician responsible to set up
both hardcopy and electronic file folders– Project File Structure
• Hardcopy Initial Folder• Electronic File Template
Project File Set-up
• Communication to A/E, Construction Manager, and Consultants– Project Manager is responsible to share
Project File Structure– Strongly encourage them to organize their
files in same manner
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Hardcopy File Management
• Location– Lektriever– Cabinets across from FDC mail boxes– Cabinets along the hallway by the kitchen– Times 2 along the south wall (Medical Center
Team)
• Projects filed in numerical order
• File cabinets labeled
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Hardcopy File Management
• Supplies– File folders– Hanging folders– Pendaflex– Pre-printed colored file labels– Blank white file labels– In/Out guide– “Personal Copy” stamp– File stamp
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Hardcopy File Management
• Supply Location– Shelves below Lektriever– Shelf in Times 2– Maintenance Building– 2nd Floor Central Service Bldg– PARE
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Hardcopy File Management
• Folder Labels– Color coded labels (green, blue, yellow, red)– Existing folders cannot be renamed or
renumbered– Add subfolders as needed (yellow and red
levels only)
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Hardcopy File Management
• Pre-printed labels for file folders– Vendor name may need to be hand written or
typed
• Personal Copy Stamps PERSONAL COPY
– Copies kept at desk for reference
Hardcopy File Management
• Project File Responsibility and Checklist– List documents that are to be filed under
specific folders– Chronological order, most recent on top– Numerical order, highest number on top– Identifies person responsible to place
document in file or in the designated “To Be Filed” trays
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Hardcopy File Management
• Project File Responsibility and Checklist (cont’d)– All procurement activities are under folder
0100 (including construction; SoV & SMSD)– SD, DD, CD, Bid Documents, Conformed
Documents to be submitted as a PDF• Will be added to the Building Design Standards
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Hardcopy File Management
• Stamp documents to be filed:
FILE COPY
Project #_____________________
Folder #______________________
Main Subfolder #_______________
Subfolder Name:_______________
• Checking Out Files– In/Out Guides
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• Records may need to be kept at employee’s desk until task is complete– Professional Services Contracts &
Amendments– Construction Contracts– Bid & Conformed Documents (Plans & Specs)
• Prevailing Wage– Required to be kept in a secure location
separate from project records
Hardcopy File Management
Hardcopy File Management
• A central file will be available for all 5-15 Day Notices and Professional Services/Contractor Evaluations– Data Control Technician (DCT)
will maintain file– Located in Lektriever
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Break
• 10-Minute Break
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Electronic File Management
• Location– Accessible via NetLink (must be connected to server)
Electronic File Management
• Accessing from Remote Location– Use VPN Connection– Instructions for Accessing FOD VPN– Contact FOD IT Help Desk if you have
problems
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Electronic File Management
• Main Project Folders (green)
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Electronic File Management
• Main Subfolders (blue)
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Electronic File Management
• Subfolders to main subfolders (yellow)
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Electronic File Management
• Additional Subfolders (red)
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Electronic File Management
• Project Team may need to add additional yellow or red level folders– Correspondence folders– Vendor/Contractor specific folders– Copy template subfolders when needed– Copying folders will also copy subfolders
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Electronic File Management
• Right click on subfolder name then select “copy”
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Electronic File Management
• Right click inside window and select “paste”
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Electronic File Management
• Right click on folder name and select “rename”
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Electronic File Management
• New subfolder is created with vendor name
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Electronic File Management
• Subfolders are also copied
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Electronic File Management
• Are you consistently adding yellow or red folders?– Discuss with Lead Project Controls to include
in project folder template– Does not include specific vendor folders
• Do not add green or blue level folders– Discuss with Lead Project Controls what your
needs are– Changes can be made to the standard
template
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Electronic File Management
• Creating Shortcut Folders– Locate project folder on L drive under FDC-
Projects folder
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Electronic File Management
– Right click on the project folder and select “create shortcut”
– “shortcut to <project #>” will appear at the end of the folder listing
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Electronic File Management
– Right click shortcut folder, select “cut”– Right click on desktop, select “paste”
Shortcut folder will appear
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Electronic File Management
– To rename the folder, right click on the folder name, select “rename” and enter new folder name
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Electronic File Management
• Proper File Identification– Describes the document– Accurately tracks document production and
distribution (version control)– Footer includes path and file name– Consistency helps meet legal requirements
and identifies the content of the document
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Electronic File Management
• File Path– Identifies the location of the document
L:\FDC-Projects\OSU-071534\0100 Procure_Products-Services\ 0110_Associate\Selection_Process
• File Name– Name of the file as it stands alone
0100_Interview_Agenda
*note you may need to update certain tools/templates that could be filed in multiple folders (i.e., 0110_Interview_Agenda;
0120_Interview Agenda
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Electronic File Management
• Version Control– Tracks revisions and comments
• Dates – place at the beginning of the file name as:
yyyy-mm-dd• Revision numbers – place at the end of the file
name as:
Rev_1 or V_1
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Electronic File Management
• Project Delivery Site (New Look)
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ExpandableSections
Electronic File Management
• Templates/Tools under each section
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Click on triangle to expand and collapse
Electronic File Management
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Project policies, guidelines, and instructions
Electronic File Management
• Templates/Tools– Footer already includes file path and file name– File name includes folder number and
document nameL:\FDC-Projects\_Documents\0000_Initiate-
Plan_The_Project\0030_Estimate_Letter.doc
– Once saved in the project file the hard copy file will have all the information in the footer to file the document – no file stamp is needed
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Electronic File Management
• Saving tools/templates into project file– Open tool/template from the
Project Delivery Site– File download message will appear. Select
“Save”
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Electronic File Management
Select L drive
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Electronic File Management
Select FDC Project folder
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Electronic File Management
Select project folder (numerical order)
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Electronic File Management
Select main project folder
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Electronic File Management
Select main subfolder
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Electronic File Management
Select subfolder
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Electronic File Management
Select “Save”
Note: the file name does not need to be changed
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Electronic File Management
This window message will appear
Click on “open”
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Electronic File Management
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Electronic File Management
Footer has now been updated – note it is NOT saved
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Electronic File Management
– After the document is printed, you must save the document for the updated footer to be saved permanently.
– The below message box will appear each time you open the document and print it
– Select yes to save changes
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Electronic File Management
Footer has now been saved
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Electronic File Management
• Documents available via NetLink– Invoices/Payment Request– Change Orders – Purchase Orders (future phase)
• Typically available within 1-2 weeks after final approval
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Electronic File Management
• View documents via main project module
Click on DMS icon
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Electronic File Management
Search brought back all items scanned for project
Select document to view
Click on icon beside the check box to open document
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Electronic File Management
Document displays
Click on blue arrow to navigate through pages
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Electronic File Management
• Selected documents available to view via NetLink – Contracts Module – view change orders and
purchase orders– Invoice Module – view invoices and payment
request
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Electronic File Management
View selectedChange Order
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Electronic File Management
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Electronic File Management
View all ChangeOrders for vendor
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Electronic File Management
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Electronic File Management
View all change orders 65
Electronic File Management
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Electronic File Management
• File Backup– Full backup of server is performed weekly– Modified files are backed up 4 to 5 times daily– Monthly backups are stored offsite– Remember your computer hard drive is NOT
backed up by IT. Loss of data can occur.
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Break
• 10-Minute Break
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E-mail Management
• Considered Public Record
• FOD IT Policy – allows IT to access any project related e-mail for Public Records request
• Mimosa – an additional program B&F has purchased that will provide additional functionality for public records requests and e-mail archiving
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E-mail Management
• Create a project folder in your Personal mailbox in Microsoft Outlook– Folders should be created following the
Project File Structure– Create a “Completed Projects” folder in your
Personal mailbox– Move e-mail records once project is marked
closed in NetLink
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E-mail Management
• Subject line should always begin with Project Number followed by the topic
Ex: OSU-071534_Estimate Letter
• Remember to proofread for accuracy
• E-mail threads should typically not exceed three replies – telephone or face-to-face conversation is more effective
• Avoid personal comments
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E-mail Management
• Typing in ALL CAPS denotes yelling or screaming in e-mail
• Don’t forget your manners – “please” and “thank you”
• Use read receipts sparingly
• Do not over use “High Importance”
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E-mail Management
• Out of Office message– Use if you are going to be out of the office for
one day or more– Include duration of time out of the office– Make sure you include the name and other
contact information for someone who can handle concerns in your absence
– Out of Office Assistant is located under the Tools menu in Outlook
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Correspondence
• Correspondence– to be filed in folder 0710 by source– Most recent date on top for the hardcopy files– Project Team member listed first in the
addressee area or in the cc field is responsible to place official record in the project file
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Correspondence
• Correspondence (cont’d)– All other copies should be marked as
“Personal Copy” (purge at end of project)– Correspondence that addresses multiple
projects should be filed in each referenced project
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Archiving Files
• Complete Project File Responsibility and Checklist
• Hardcopy will be placed in the first Pendaflex or hanging file folder for hardcopy files
• Electronic copy will be placed directly under the electronic project folder
• Fill out as tasks are completed
• Purge drafts, duplicate copies, and personal copies
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Archiving Files
• Obtain project records from Associate, Construction Manager, and Consultants– PM/CM to review files for completeness– Electronic files (including Prolog,
Constructware, etc.) are to be submitted on a DVD as a PDF file
– These files will be placed in a separate box from our files and sent to off-site storage
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Archiving Files
• Once projects are marked “closed” in NetLink, the final archiving process begins– Project Accountant will notify the Data Control
Technician when project is marked “closed”
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Archiving Files
• Data Control Technician responsibilities include:– Reviewing the
Project File Responsibility and Checklist for completeness
– Contacting the project team to verify no additional records need filed
– Coordinate the marking of project files as “read only”– Label archival boxes and update archive inventory
database accordingly– Transport project records to off-site storage
Archiving Files
• Project Records filed separately:– As-Built Drawings – FDC Technical
Services/Data Storage & Retrieval– Small Scale Drawings – PARE– O&M Manuals
• FOD Programmed Maintenance (bldg maintained by FOD)• Facility Manager (branch campus)• Medical Center Project Manager (bldg maintained by Medical
Center)
– Electronic images accessible via NetLink
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Archiving Files
• Any records that were missed during archiving should be marked accordingly and given to DCT to place in files at off-site storage
• To obtain files from offsite storage, contact the DCT– Request needs to include the project number,
project name, folders, and document names
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Archiving Files
• DCT will be responsible for sending the project records required to be retained permanently to University Archives– Currently working on updating the retention
schedule
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Consolidating Existing Files
• All existing project records (hardcopy and electronic) need consolidated into the main project file by December 31, 2008.
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Consolidating Existing Files
• Electronic Files– Create a new folder directly under the main
project folder using your Novell Windows login• (ex: cfout)
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Consolidating Existing Files
• Hardcopy Files– Need to be organized and stamped with the
file location information before placing them in the “To Be Filed” tray (unless you opt to file yourself)
– Project phases that are complete have a minimum requirement to be filed at the green folder level
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Consolidating Existing Files
• All documents for future phases of the project will need to follow the new Project File Structure
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File Maintenance
• Best Practices– File items throughout the life of the project– File names are consistent
• Project#_DocName
– Purge drafts as they are superseded by final documents (keep only those that show significant work or changes)
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File Maintenance
• Best Practices (continued)– Limit “extra copy”, “duplicates”, or “personal
copy” files • Purge when no longer needed • Remove at the end of the project
– Complete the Project File Responsibility and Checklist as phases are complete
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Records Management Activity
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Clean Up Day
• September 24th – File Cleaning Day
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Records Management Pilot
Questions/Discussion?