Client Context
A major engineering consultancy I worked at struggled with drawing submissions. Their engineers spent late nights preparing technical details, only to have drawings rejected by clients for small administrative errors: wrong revision numbers, incorrect dates, or mismatched file names. Document controllers were tied up in repetitive checks, often becoming bottlenecks.
The Challenge
- Engineers’ effort undermined by avoidable rejections on minor admin details.
- Document controllers stuck with repetitive, manual checking tasks.
- Submission delays caused by bottlenecks during peak periods.
- Risk of reputational damage when drawings were bounced back by clients.
The Solution
I built a QA automation tool that integrates with project environments. Engineers or document controllers simply point it at a folder of drawings/documents. Using a custom ML algorithm, the app scans every file, validates against the project’s Information Delivery Plan, and returns a dashboard highlighting errors and their exact location.
The Impact
- Reduced manual checking time from ~2–5 minutes per file to seconds.
- Freed document controllers to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Eliminated avoidable client rejections, protecting project reputation.
- Projected savings of £100,000+ on a large deployment.
- Consistent, repeatable quality checks accessible to the whole team.
Call to Action
Tired of drawings being rejected for small mistakes? Let’s automate your QA process and protect your team’s reputation.
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