If a member of our user base is working on Caltrans job, typically an Underground job, they will need iEWB to be properly setup for them. First some notes of caution to avoid any confusion:


MAIN WEBSITE: Internet Extra Work Bills | Caltrans 


NOTE: The user gets their account from Caltrans and/or the GC by filling out the following PDF forms.

  You WILL  need to use the latest version of Adobe Reader to fill them out. 

  (Links provided):


NOTE: The online training is purely honor based. There is no certificate, it is a PowerPoint webinar that you definitely want to go through and take the quiz on. On the CEM 4906 there is a question asking, "if you hereby state that you completed the online training". (LINK for the training: Caltrans Training )


1. INSTALL: The latest Java (32 bit) software: https://www.java.com/download/ie_manual.jsp


NOTE: Caltrans stated system requirements, either on the training PowerPoint or the link shown below are WRONG and DO NOT WORK.

 


2. Here's how to get into iEWB:


METHOD) Java download (less clicks, fast, any browser)

  • Go to iEWB website homepage: Internet Extra Work Bills | Caltrans 
  • Click on the second option: 
  • From there a .jnlp file will be downloaded and will launch the program without needing the web browser.
  • You will get the following popup, please check off the "do not show this again..." checkbox and hit run.
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  • Now with the provided credentials you will be able to access iEWB: