Challenges in Piping Design Coordination

I’ve been noticing that some of our recent projects have experienced delays due to miscommunication between design and construction teams. For instance, on a recent job, missing design updates led to rework and frustration. I’m curious if others have encountered similar issues and how you’ve managed to improve collaboration and streamline the process.

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I’ve found that using shared digital platforms like BIM 360 really helps keep everyone on the same page about design updates. Once, during a project where we faced similar delays, having all teams access the latest drawings in real-time made a big difference. It reduced the back-and-forth and kept everyone aligned, though if you’re not all tech-savvy, it can take some time to adapt.

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It’s tough when design updates go missing — we’ve started having weekly syncs, and it’s really cut down on the confusion! @efletcher36, how do you keep everyone aligned?

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