Drawing Version Control
Managing construction drawings with discipline prefixes, revision tracking, and status lifecycle.
The Drawing Version Control module provides a structured register for all project drawings. Every drawing revision is tracked with its discipline prefix, revision number, status, and issue date — providing an auditable record of what was issued to site and when.
Discipline Prefixes
| Prefix | Discipline |
|---|---|
| A | Architectural |
| S | Structural |
| M | Mechanical / HVAC |
| E | Electrical |
| C | Civil / Drainage |
| F | Fire |
Drawing Status Lifecycle
| Status | Meaning | Can Be Issued to Site? |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | Early-stage drawing for coordination and design review only | No — for information only |
| For Construction | Issued for construction — this is the current working drawing | Yes |
| As Built | Post-construction record drawing showing actual built conditions | Record only |
| Superseded | Replaced by a later revision — must not be used on site | No — withdrawn |
Superseded Drawings
When a new revision is issued for construction, the previous revision is automatically marked Superseded. Superseded drawings are retained in the register for audit purposes but are displayed with a red 'Superseded' badge. Using a superseded drawing on site is a common cause of construction defects — always check the status before issuing to subcontractors.
Uploading a Drawing
- 1Navigate to the Drawings tab within your project.
- 2Click Upload Drawing.
- 3Enter: drawing number (e.g., A101), title, discipline prefix, revision (e.g., Rev A, Rev B), and status.
- 4Upload the PDF file.
- 5Set the issue date.
- 6Click Save. The drawing appears in the register under its discipline group.
Managing Revisions
To issue a new revision of an existing drawing, click New Revision on the drawing card. Enter the new revision letter/number and upload the updated PDF. The previous revision is automatically set to Superseded.
Drawing Register Export
Use Export Register to download a CSV drawing register listing all current-status drawings. This is suitable for inclusion in project handover documentation or for sharing with the principal contractor.
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