Quick summary
- What it is
- Track drawing numbers, revisions, issue dates and distribution status.
- Best for
- Project Engineer, Project Manager, Superintendent
- Format
- Excel
- Price
- Free ($0.00)
- Pillar
- Project Operations & Administration
What's included
- Drawing and discipline register
- Revision and issue dates
- Transmittal references
- Current or superseded status
Template columns
| Drawing # | Title | Discipline | Revision | Issue Date | Received Date | Issue Purpose | Transmittal # | Distributed To | Status | Superseded By | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Excel vs. Daily Build
| Excel | Daily Build | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free to start |
| Mobile field entry | No | Yes |
| Photos & attachments | No | Yes |
| Automatic reports | No | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
What is the purpose of a drawing log?
It identifies the drawings received and their revisions so the team can track the current project document set.
Should superseded drawings be deleted?
Follow the project's document retention procedure. Mark superseded versions clearly and preserve the revision history where required.
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