| |
| Markups & notations |
Time spent hand copying notes to 6-10 copies; or photocopies, incurring cost |
One PDF copy, marked electronically or scanned from single paper copy |
One PDF copy, marked electronically or scanned from single paper copy |
One PDF copy, marked electronically or scanned from single paper copy |
| Sending submittals |
Paper copies, packed in a box, with time delay waiting for delivery and cost of shipping |
Instant transfer, but maximum 10 MB file size |
Instant transfer, no maximum size |
Instant transfer, no maximum size |
| Logging & tracking |
Performed manually, takes significant time |
Performed manually, takes significant time |
Performed manually, takes significant time |
Automatic  |
| Standardized process for entire office |
No, can vary by individual project manager |
No, can vary by individual project manager |
No, can vary by individual project manager |
Yes |
| Automatic reminders of outstanding items |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Central list of all required submittals for project team to work from |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Easy access for all team members to monitor submittal status & progress |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Clear version history with record of changes at each step |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Partnerships with local scanning services to scan & upload PDFs |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Automatic CD archive once construction is complete |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Education, training & support for use of electronic documents |
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No |
No |
Yes, including training for entire project team & unlimited support by phone and email |
