SUN-B04 - Quality Control Matters Matter: Improving the Accuracy and Efficiency of Construction Documents

Sunday, November 21, 2021

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Location: Music City Center, Room 207

Compliments of:

1.00 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW

Lead Speaker(s)

Phyllis Zhou, ASLA

Senior Associate
Sasaki Associates
Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Speaker(s)

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Glen A. Phillips, ASLA

Associate Principal
AECOM
Foster City, California
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Melvin Toddy, LEED

Senior Project Manager
The Boldt Company
SAN FRANCISCO, California

1.00 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW

Construction documents play a key role in communicating between designers and contractors. This presentation focuses on the quality control measures of construction documents, both drawings and specifications, and aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the overall construction.

Learning Outcomes:

Gain insight into current industry best practice to properly communicate the design intent to contractors.
Explore the computer aided design platforms that are better integrated for drawing production and specification, e.g. Revit keynote system, etc.
Learn tools and platforms of quality control to minimize the confusion in the field and to improve the overall construction quality.
Understand drawing and specification review process and avoid common mistakes.