Worst drafting week I've had in 8 years on the job

Last Tuesday my supervisor handed me redlines on a full set of MEP drawings that were due Friday. Three different engineers changed three different things on the same floor plan without talking to each other. Has anyone else dealt with a client that lets multiple people mark up the same sheets?

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abbyc333d agoMost Upvoted

That is basically the same as three cooks adding ingredients to the same sauce without telling each other.

loganburns3d ago

Managers need to step up and make one person the single point of contact for redlines. Had a job last year where the client had three different partners marking up the same ceiling grid... electrical wanted lights moved, mechanical wanted diffusers moved, and they both ended up in the same spot. Took two extra weeks to sort out who was supposed to give final approval. That's why I always ask for one name on the email chain now, no exceptions.