Document Control & Drawing Revisions

Keep every stakeholder working from the correct drawing revision without manual chasing, version confusion, or missed distributions.

46 hrs
Time saved/month
13
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Managing drawing revisions manually consumes significant project manager time across file distribution, notification, and tracking tasks. Multiple storage locations and manual acknowledgment monitoring create bottlenecks and increase the risk of outdated drawings reaching the field.

Automation standardizes file naming, distributes revisions to all locations simultaneously, notifies the team through multiple channels, and tracks acknowledgments automatically.

Key features
Standardize file names automatically based on drawing number, discipline, and revision level
Distribute revised drawings to all project folders and shared drives in a single action
Send coordinated notifications via email and team messaging with drawing details and change summaries
Track acknowledgment responses and flag team members who have not confirmed receipt
Update the revision log spreadsheet automatically with drawing metadata and distribution records
Archive superseded versions and update file references across the project

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Drawing File Saved or Marked Finaltrigger

The automation detects when a new or revised drawing is saved to the project folder or flagged as final in the document system.

2. Extract Drawing Metadata

The automation reads the file name, creation date, and any embedded revision information to identify the drawing number, discipline, and revision level.

3. Standardize File Name and Version

The automation renames the file according to the project naming standard and appends the revision number and date.

4. Distribute to All Locations

The file is automatically copied to the main project folder, archive folder, and all secondary shared drives configured for the project.

5. Log Revision

A new record is created in the project revision database with drawing number, revision level, date, changes summary, and distribution list.

6. Send Notification Email

An automated email is sent to all team members and subcontractors with the drawing name, revision level, key changes, and a direct link to the file.

7. Post Alert

A message is posted to the project channel with the drawing details and file link, tagging relevant trades.

8. Request Acknowledgment

Team members receive a follow-up request to confirm receipt by reacting message or replying to the email within 24 hours.

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Estimated Time Saving
46hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:13 Companies

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