Inside AutoCAD® 2002

Coordination and the Iterative Design Process

Constant communication between disparate (and possibly distant) parties such as consulting engineering firms, subcontractors, and suppliers is essential to a successful venture. In most cases, many firms, individuals, and sources are involved with the project. During the project design phase, a development team establishes the basic product design. A review and reiterative approval loop, perhaps involving external agencies follows. Finally, ownership passes to engineering, which may contract with consulting engineering firms. At each step in the process design, changes will occur. Coordinating and communicating changes to the design is critical to keeping a project on schedule and costs under control. ...