Pre-Construction	Online Guide
		Plan the Work	Process
Activity:	Develop the Work Breakdown Structure using the Master Deliverables List (MDL)		Revision July 1, 2005
Description:	Tailoring and completing the project-specific Work Breakdown Structure based on the Master Deliverables List.
Inputs:	· Completed Initiate and Align Worksheet
Tools:	· “What you need to know about the Master Deliverables List (MDL)” · Master Deliverables List (MDL)
Steps:	1. Refer to “What you need to know about the Master Deliverables List (MDL)” for a general briefing on the MDL and its role in the Project Delivery Information System (PDIS).
	2. Review the MDL and delete the elements that are not applicable for this project and phase.
	3. Identify your Project Phase and Sub-Phase (Levels 1 & 2), and eliminate the rest. The majority of the time in project development (design), we are in the Preliminary Engineering (PE) Phase (Level 1). Within PE, we are either in the Scoping or Design/PS&E Sub-Phase (Level 2).
	4. 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: Hydraulics, Right of Way, Traffic, Utilities, and Environmental Documentation. Consult with specialty groups to identify the specific processes required for the project.
	5. Identify the deliverables to be produced (Level 4) for each category of work or process, and eliminate the rest. The deliverables in the MDL includes subjects such as: Type A Project, Right of Entry, Preliminary Traffic Analysis Report, and NEPA/SEPA Compliance. 6. Consult with specialty groups to identify project-specific deliverables, logical constraints, durations, and costs.
Products:	· Completed Work Breakdown Structure
Guidelines:	Build the WBS to the level at which you plan to manage the work. Specialty groups are a part of the project team, but they should identify their deliverables and be responsible for managing their tasks and reporting progress.