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Electronic plan review

jpranch

jpranch

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did you see the door swing problem, on the plans, in the lower right corner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I notice that jp, like myself, favors a good six-inch work boot for desk duties.

I happen to have a desk now too, after 28 months with just cargo pants and a laptop.
 
Nice JP, what software are you using? We looked at a slick system a couple weeks ago, but it's a long ways from happening.
 
Been working on this project for 2 years and it's finally in action. We are using ePlan from HTE Sungard. I'm telling you that this software is performing above all expectations. Be sure to check out the "Building Safety Journal" when it comes out on June 25th. They did a featured article on our ePlan project / program.
 
JP,

Very nice and from one who has been doing Eplan review for a few years now, if I kicked my feet up I would fall out of the chair. Nice set up but miss the hat, I know...indoors :)
 
Thanks FM. This ePlan stuff is really cool. Has tools I could not have dreamed of just 5 or 10 years ago. The hat was hanging on the wall behind me. Feet on the desk? Very rare moment!
 
Rjj,



As for my set up, pretty much. I have macros (pre set text applicable to the plan review) that I just select and insert and cutting and pasting sections of the codes for issues I cloud on the plans, stamp right to the drawing as “read only” and then I paste them into the applicable review note associated to the checklist number for the topic of review. Personally it cuts down on review time by hours but not the quality of the review. Now I am :mrgreen: with envy and will show my Admin JP’s picture to verify my need for a bigger flat screen which will also come in handy for March Madness on Demand :lol:
 
Rjj,

Have to get with JP or Fatboy on the referenced eplan software JP is using and Fatboy is exloring. I use Adobe Pro, Two 28" monitors, Autocad, Firezone and Microsoft Word/Excel plus various computer programs bootleged over the years. I had to develop my own system due to similar budget issues but it works great for me and the DP's, Engineers and Firms that I correspond with.
 
Cost ofthe program: $140K. But this program is used by at least 13 city divisions. I no longer have to hand write, type and mail review comments. It is all done within the program. File formats? The softwear accepts over 200 different file formats. For commercial we will only accept Vector PDF and DWF. Residential we will accept image PDF at 300 dpi resolution or greater.
 
This project has taken over 2 years. We planned at least 1 year out for the price. The cost was not absorbed by any one department. It was budgeted as a capital inprovement project. In the light of CIP 140K is a drop in the bucket compaired to millions.
 
Ecomomy Package

JP,



That’s awesome and really up my alley with the multi-agency proactive-ness kudos’. ;)



Rjj,



Being in the fire service and like Marines……..we adapt and overcome. I had a vision about 10 years ago about wanting to do inspections and review easier with less time constraints, I got with our city engineering guys and found free software and developed paperless inspection forms with use on my Pocket PC and downloaded (*pdf) codes from sources for use as necessary on an SD card in the field.



For plan review, pre-incident building/site survey development and GIS importing I can do everything using: (we also require *pdf vector, AutoCAD *dwg or *dwf format)



Adobe Pro (extended) @ $300.00 http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatproextended/features/



Autodesk Design View (Free) http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=8411823#channels_View



Firezone 3D @ 300.00 10 years ago now about $700.00

http://www.cadzone.com/Fire_Zone/Fire_Zone.htm



Email me and I can send you a PowerPoint file with a presentation I gave on electronic plan review and Pre Incident Surveys a few years ago at some conferences. All it takes is a bit of time playing with these types of tools and anyone can master or tweak them via (work-around) to meet individual needs and say goodbye to allot of typing letters and get turn-around in hours or days versus weeks. We were mandated to turn-around in 10 days so something had to be done.



We still print off reviews for the in-house property filing cabinet and print plans for field approvals though but we file them in the building department files electronically and email them to mechanical and electrical for their records.



MT,



Photoshop
 
hey JP..

What program is this? DC is going to something that looks similar.. projecdox or something.

could be a big improvement for alot of places.
 
It goes by 2 names, same program. Project DOX and ePlan by HTE Sungard.

FM, I also have down loaded the free Autodesk Design Review softwear but after using ePlan, well... It's like the difference between chicken salid and chicken crap. I also have a power point presentation on our project. Beleive me that this project is a lot more than just plan review. A lot more! I'll be happy to send it to anybody interested.
 
Just read the article in the ICC. Very interesting. Wife wants to go to Custer and Mr Rushmore in September maybe I will find time to stop by for a personal demo.
 
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