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Quality assurance and review workflows

Automates quality assurance reviews for architectural and engineering deliverables by routing documents through appropriate review workflows, tracking feedback, and ensuring compliance before client delivery.

Workflow Trigger

Project deliverable is marked as complete and ready for QA review in project management system

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Deliverable Submitted for Review

    Project team marks deliverable as complete in Deltek Vantagepoint, triggering the automated QA workflow. System captures project details, deliverable type, and assigned reviewers.

  2. 2
    Action

    Extract Review Requirements

    System automatically pulls project specifications, client requirements, and applicable design standards from Newforma document management. Creates standardized review checklist based on deliverable type and project phase.

  3. 3
    Decision

    Route Based on Deliverable Type

    Workflow branches based on deliverable type - structural drawings go to licensed engineers, architectural plans to senior architects, and MEP systems to specialized reviewers. System assigns appropriate reviewers automatically.

  4. 4
    Action

    Assign Multi-Level Review Tasks

    Creates review tasks in Monograph for technical review, code compliance check, and final quality sign-off. Sets deadlines based on project timeline and sends notifications to assigned reviewers.

  5. 5
    Action

    Collect and Consolidate Feedback

    Aggregates review comments and markups from all reviewers into a single feedback document. Tracks completion status and escalates overdue reviews to project managers automatically.

  6. 6
    Decision

    Evaluate Review Results

    System determines if deliverable passes QA based on reviewer approvals and critical issue flags. Routes approved items for client delivery or rejected items back to design team with consolidated feedback.

  7. 7
    Output

    Update Project Status and Notify

    Updates deliverable status in project management system and sends notifications to relevant stakeholders. Generates QA completion report and archives review documentation for project records.

Outputs

  • QA-approved deliverables ready for client submission
  • Consolidated review feedback for rejected deliverables
  • QA completion reports with review audit trail

Key Metrics

  • Average QA review cycle time
  • First-pass QA approval rate
  • Critical issues caught before client delivery
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