Announcements
News and updates from the DQM Center
DQM grows and changes with technology, as requirements evolve and the program finds better ways to support USACE and the dredging industry. Announcements and updates are posted here, newest first — filter by topic to narrow the list.
Specifications announcements
Updated DPIP Punch Lists
SpecificationsView DPIP RequirementsUpdated DPIP punch lists are posted for hopper, pipeline, mechanical and scow plants, all now in one common format covering everything a plant’s instrumentation plan must include.
DQM Specification Updated — SpecsIntact Format Now Available
SpecificationsView SpecificationsThe consolidated DQM specification has been updated to include minimal text updates to improve clarity and intent. It is now published in three formats on the Specifications page: PDF, Microsoft Word, and SpecsIntact — available to download now, ahead of its inclusion in the Fall update of the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG).
Single DQM Specification Now Covers All Plant Types
SpecificationsView SpecificationsA single, comprehensive DQM Specification now covers monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements for every dredge plant type, on both federal and permitted dredging projects. Word and PDF formats are available on the Specifications page. A SpecsIntact (.sec) version is anticipated with the Fall release of the WBDG.
Draft Mechanical Dredge Specifications Now Available
SpecificationsView SpecificationsThe current DQM mechanical specification has been posted to the Specifications page. It has been used on select projects nationwide, and its use is at the district's discretion when additional data is needed to document the dredging process.