Construction	Online Guide
		Plan the Work	Process
Activity:	Develop the Construction Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) using the Master Deliverables List (MDL)		Revision July 1, 2005
Description:	Tailor and complete the project-specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on the Master Deliverables List (MDL).
Inputs:	· Completed Initiate and Align Worksheet
Tools:	· “What you need to know about the Master Deliverables List (MDL)” · Master Deliverables List · Construction Documents · WSDOT Construction Manual · Record of Materials
Steps:	1. Review the MDL and delete the elements that are not applicable for this project and the Construction Phase.
	2. Identify the Project Phase and Work Area (Levels 1 & 2), and eliminate the rest. We are in the Construction (CN) Phase (Level 1). Within CN at Level 2, we are generally either in the Project Engineering (PE), Contract Completion (CC), or Contract Administration (CS).
	3. Identify the categories of work or processes (Level 3) that will be a part of your project, and eliminate the rest. The processes in the MDL include subjects such as: Public Outreach, Scheduling/Workforce Leveling, and Contract Acceptance. Consult with specialty groups to identify the specific processes required for the project.
	4. Identify the deliverables to be produced for each category of work or process, and eliminate the rest (Level 4). The deliverables in the MDL includes subjects such as: Public Communication Plan, Substantial Completion Letter, etc. Consult with specialty groups to identify project-specific deliverables, logical constraints, durations, and costs.
Products:	· Completed Work Breakdown Structure
Guidelines:	Build the Work Breakdown Structure to the level at which you plan to manage the work. Specialty groups are a part of the project team, but should identify their deliverables and be responsible for managing their tasks and reporting progress.