Tracking Construction Documents Development Process in an Architecture & Engineering Firm

Abstract

A local Architecture & Engineering firm needed to evaluate current option to track the Construction Documents Development Process. They wanted to know what new technologies or strategies are available to reduce production cost, and track progress and quality. They studied their Construction Documents Development Process, researched what National organizations are publishing, researched technology applications, identified key performance indicators to track progress and quality, and defined project team members roles and responsibilities. Results demonstrate procedures must be in place for progress and quality reviews to culminate each project development phase, industry national organizations do offer updated guidance in publications and their websites, tracking at the project, phase and task level will document progress and improve quality, and clear roles and responsibilities empower team members to do better, more focused work, and help boost operational efficiency by reducing confusion and redundancies. Key Terms ⎯ Architecture and Engineering Firm, Key Performance Indicators, Progress Tracking, Quality Control.