by Brad Bowyer | Jul 15, 2014 | Document Control
Every document must have a unique number. Whether you use sequence, or sheet numbers, there should be a unique ID for every document which links it to some data system in your office. With the correct ID, you should be able to pull up all of the information about the...
by Brad Bowyer | Jul 10, 2014 | Document Control
If a document starts as an independent file, it should stay as an independent file. You should be able to access all versions, and detailed metadata, for every document. When you want to submit compilations, it should be POSSIBLE (not necessarily prudent) to create...
by Brad Bowyer | Jul 8, 2014 | Document Control
We hosted a webinar a few weeks ago that looked at 8 simple rules for successfully submitting vendor documents. This is rule #1. Only one copy of any document should be submitted (per project). If you find yourself sending in the same information more than one time,...
by Brad Bowyer | Jun 26, 2014 | Document Control
* This is a re-post! It’s always a good idea to re-evaluate system practices to ensure they meet your current needs – here are some questions to ask yourself about your document control system. As a supplier you rely heavily on your project document...
by Brad Bowyer | Sep 28, 2013 | Document Control
As suppliers try to comply with all of the submission requirements from various engineering companies, I’d like to take a step back and consider the level to which the requirements SHOULD be rigid, and where they border on the ridiculous. There are core principles of...
