Errors in engineering documents become expensive once they reach procurement or site. Our quality management system includes a structured checking process so problems are caught before a document is issued.
Key takeaways
- Self-check, discipline check, interdisciplinary check and approval.
- Checklists specific to each deliverable type.
- Comments tracked to close-out before issue.
The four levels
- Self-check — the originator checks against inputs and standards.
- Discipline check — an experienced engineer in the same discipline reviews the work.
- Interdisciplinary check — other disciplines confirm interfaces are consistent.
- Approval — the lead engineer approves for issue.
Why it matters
Consistent checking means fewer comments from clients, fewer field changes and more predictable schedules. It also builds a record showing how each document was verified.