Welcome Dodge Custom Reports (DCR)/Electronic Dodge Reports (EDR) Users
Not only will you maintain the same data service that you currently receive with your Dodge Custom Reports (DCR) or Electronic Dodge Reports (EDR) service, but now you will have access to the McGraw-Hill Construction Network, CONNECTING you to the world’s largest online database of construction information and industry professionals.

Use the Tools and Resources on this page to learn more about your DCR/EDR service upgrade and to fully leverage your connection to the MHC Network.

• Do I have to use the Network to receive my data?
  No. You will continue to receive your data delivery as expected. In addition, you now have the Network at your disposal.
  
  Email Users: Remember, the email address from which your new service will be delivered will change to: MHC_Network@mcgraw-hill.com. Be sure to check with your IT department to see if you need to be set up to receive email from this new address to prevent the new service from being blocked.
  
• Will my cost for data delivery increase with this new service?
  No. Your rate will stay the same for the remainder of your contract year. The cost of your service may go up due to the annual rate increase process.
• How do I log in to the Network?
  Go to network.construction.com
  • Enter your user name and password. They are the same as those you created when you set up a free trial or became a member of construction.com. If you have never registered as a member, it's easy to do—just go to http://network.construction.com and click on the "register now" link. This step takes only a few minutes.
  • Click on the blue ADMIN tab (along the top of the screen)
  • On the left under Account tools click on Update License and enter your new 15-digit license number provided via your Product Support e-mail

  
  

  If you do not have your password:
  • Enter your email address and click on Forgot Password
  • You will be asked to enter your secret question (call 877-423-0872 for your secret question if unknown)
  • Once you’ve entered your secret question, follow the prompts to reset your password
• Why am I no longer receiving my emails?
  The email address from which your new service will be delivered has changed to: MHC_Network@mcgraw-hill.com. Check with your IT department to see if you need to be set up to receive email from this new address to prevent the new service from being blocked
• How do I search for a Dodge Report number in the Network using a Dodge Report number from my current Data?
  The report number in the current DCR/EDR data is provided in the format of YY- NNNNNN-NN where:

  • YY = last 2 digits of the year
  • NNNNNN = six digit project number
  • NN = version number

  The 2 year digit and the six digit project number together make up the report number. When the information is imported into Market Leader or Leadtime software, the space after the first dash is removed.

  When looking for the project in the Network, the Dodge Report number must be entered as YY-NNNNNN, without the space after the first dash, and without the version number.
  
  Or, it can be entered in the Network format of YYYY00NNNNNN, where the two digit year of YY is converted to a four digit year, followed by two zeros, then the six digit project number.

• How do I find a Company's information in the Network?
  You have the ability to search for companies (firms) within the Network and locate projects that these companies are actively working on.
  

  There are 3 ways in which you can find companies in the Network.
  • Search for a specific company by their name
  • Search for companies based on their location
  • Search for companies based on their type
    
    more on performing a company search »

  
  
• How do I search outside my subscription geography?
  Option 1: Go to the ADMIN tab. Under Preferences Settings click on the blue link: PROJECT SEARCH FORM. At the bottom of this page you will see a check box reading “Allow me to search for projects outside of my subscription” check the box and SAVE.
  

  • This will open up your Project Search page criteria to include all geography and *all project types.
  • Conduct your search as usual and add any desired criteria.
  • When your search results load you will see a combination of projects with titles, and some that say “purchase”.
    • Purchase projects are reports outside your subscription.
    • You can purchase the report for $10.00 and/or the plans and specs for $55.00.

  
  Option 2: Utilize your Dodge Plan Scope, found on your project dashboard.
  

  • The Dodge Plans Scope is a comprehensive regional summary of future and currently out for bid Dodge Plans projects conveniently organized by bid date.
  • Choose your desired region to get a list of jobs out for bid with plans and specs.
    • If the job is outside your subscription area you can purchase the project for $10.00 and/or the plans and specs for $55.00.
• How do I save or download online plans and specs?
• How do I get hardcopy plans or specs delivered to my home?
  HardCopy (print) items can be ordered and shipped to your home from those projects where Plans, Specs or Addenda are available. Click here for detailed information on ordering Hardcopy items »
  
• How do I purchase plans and specs online?
  Digital (online) plans and reports that are not included in your subscription can be purchased individually in the Network. Click here for detailed information on purchasing Digital items »
  
• How do I download/print or save reports to my computer?
  The "Save As" button, which is located on the project search results list or on the Project Details pages, provides a way for you to save (download) selected project information to your computer. Select the available items you want to download, then click the Save as button. A dialog window will appear, giving you a choice to either download immediately, or add to your download folder for downloading later. more on saving project information »

  To print projects from a search results list, you can either print a listing of your selected projects or you can print the projects detailed information. To print a list, simply select projects you wish to print by checking the box next to them, and click the list icon. An Adobe pdf file will be created for you to either download to your computer or print. To print the projects details, select the projects you wish to print by checking the box next to them and click the details icon.
  
  To print project information from the report view, simply click the details link, an follow the prompts in the pop up.
  more on printing projects »

• How do I use the Network for mailings versus Market Leader?
  Using a Microsoft WORD mail merge function, you are able to export firm information from a company search within the McGraw-Hill Network.
  more on creating a Mail Merge in Microsoft WORD »