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The AASHTOWare Bridge Task Force product update is provided to keep all AASHTOWare Bridge Management (BrM) Software users apprised of recent activity related to the development of the software. The Task Force is committed to providing quarterly updates to help improve communication between the Task Force and those interested in the product.
Since the BrMUG in September, Mayvue has contacted each champion of the top 10 priorities via email. The email provided each champion with important information such as the total number of votes received for the enhancement, states which voted for the enhancement, the latest version of the FDS (if applicable), contact information, previous funding commitments (if applicable) and next steps.
FHWA is updating the element data submittal validation that is performed during processing. In response, the Task Force has directed Mayvue to update the FHWA NBE validation rules within BrM to align with the latest checks. This will be provided to the user community with the 6.3 release. Mayvue will provide a script to apply these new validation checks into earlier supported versions of the BrM software as well.
To keep the user community apprised of all efforts regarding the BrM software, the Task Force notes that two large service unit projects are being discussed with Mayvue. Upon approval of the work plan by the agency and Task Force, elements of these projects could provide the entire user community with high priority, core enhancements such as a QC/QA module and multimedia improvements (both of which were in the top 3 user priorities voted during the 2019 BrMUG).
BrM 6.3 is currently in beta testing and is scheduled for release by the end of the calendar year. Version 6.3 will provide users with significant enhancements including:
The 2020 annual Bridge Management User Group Meeting (BrMUG) will be held in Minneapolis, MN, on September 1-2, 2020. Registration information, hotel details, and the agenda will be communicated at a later date.
Users are reminded that JIRA Service Desk has an option for escalating a ticket if necessary. This feature flags the ticket and signifies that the user does not agree with Mayvue or the Task Force’s decision regarding the ticket (e.g. a ticket was deemed an enhancement and deferred to a potential later release).
For many months, the AASHTOWare Bridge Task Force has been planning the steps they will take to implement the updated National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Coding Guide, now named the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), once released in final form.
The Task Force authorized the creation of numerous BrM training videos focused on frequently asked questions and available functionalities/modules recently added to the software. These videos contain useful information for all levels of users. The videos are readily available on the BrM YouTube channel located here. Keep an eye out for BrM 6.3 training videos in the near term. Requests for additional topics to be considered for video instruction should be submitted to BrM@mayvue.com. Your input is always appreciated.
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