1. What kind of quality check is performed for design
documentation of construction projects?
Quality check is essential part of project execution when it comes to the development of
buildings, highways, factories and hospitals etc. A very systematic Quality Control Program is
facilitated by Building Information Modeling, wherein the entire building data is represented
digitally by design and construction professionals. Since the time design documentation for
construction projects have been digitalized by Architecture, Engineering and Construction
professionals, checking the quality of building design against errors and design discrepancies
have really become suitable for them. There is absolutely no scope of carrying out Quality
Control Program manually as high end software such as Revit and Navisworks etc are largely
utilized for this purpose.
The kind of quality check is required for construction projects
 When it comes to checking out the quality of design documentation of construction
projects, basically AEC professionals are required to indentify the quality of 2D drawings
and 3D models.
 For example fabrication drawings which are created for fabricators with utilization of
high-end detailing tools like Tekla and AutoCAD must be checked many times by
architects and engineers before they are actually used by fabricators.
 Appropriate quality check performed for fabrication and erection drawings can lead to the
precise manufacturing of building components and their high-end erection within
structural framework. In context of MEP, instead of erection drawings, installation
drawings are developed.
 The collaboration procedure, wherein coordination and communication between diverse
construction teams is important should also be checked for its ineffectiveness.
 When it comes to visual checks, it means checking 2D CAD drawings and 3D BIM
models for unnecessary components in them, which can reduce the productivity of AEC
professionals in terms of design interpretation.
 Interference check between model elements is also an important part of Quality Check
Program, wherein design and construction professionals try to figure out interference
between architectural, structural and MEP elements.
 Checking the standards utilized for drafting and modeling is also important for architects,
engineers, modelers and CAD drafters, as maintaining industry recognized standards for
developing drawings and models is necessary for AEC professionals.