Credits
Eric Johnsen, Specifications Engineer- Coordinates the specifications functions for the department and provides liaison between the department, FHWA, state legislature, and the construction industry regarding specification issues.
- Coordinates the Specification Committee, which reviews all recommendations for specification changes, and oversees implementation of those changes.
- Serves as liaison for the Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Standards (SUDAS) group.
- Serves on various other task forces and committees for the department.
Donna Matulac, Assistant Specifications Engineer
- Reviews/writes Supplemental Specifications, Developmental Specifications, and Special Provisions, checking for accuracy and compliance with Iowa DOT and federal requirements.
- Compiles revisions to the General Supplemental Specification to update/revise the Standard Specifications semi-annually.
- Prepares minutes of all Specification Committee meetings, including joint meetings with industry associations.
- Attends and makes presentations at the Iowa DOT and industry conferences.
- Edits the new Standard Specification Book for publishing.
Matthew Herman, Information Specialist
- Maintains the Electronic Reference Library (ERL) and oversees its production.
- Produces the opening page and graphic portions of the ERL CD, the General Supplemental Specification cover, and the ERL CD label.
- Coordinates Specification automation needs.
- Updates and maintains the master copy of the Standard Specifications and coordinates its publication.
- Serves as web developer.