Document Management System in Construction Industry
In this article, we look at the specific benefits of a good document management system for the construction industry. We look at the industry processes and the documents typically generated in these. We will also look at how a construction company could achieve better business results through a good document management system.
Construction Industry Processes
The major processes for any sizable construction project include:
- Planning a project – purpose, funding, environmental impact, legal aspects
- Design – Drawings and Specifications
- Tendering – Inviting bids based on either the whole design or drawings and bill of quantities
- Preliminary cost estimations
- Evaluating the bids and awarding the contract
- Financial planning for profitability and timely cash availability
- Attending to legal aspects like obtaining permits, health & safety regulations, contract terms and conditions and others
- Scheduling the work considering the sequencing of different tasks and deadlines for completion
- Assembling needed materials, equipment, personnel and getting the work started
- Accounting, monitoring and progress chasing
- Inspections and handing over the completed structure to the owner
Each of the above processes (and sub-processes) generate considerable documents, with some of them creating massive volumes.
Planning and Design
Both the planning and design Continue reading ‘Document Management System in Construction Industry’ »
