In the AEC Industry, ‘schedule’ is traditionally known as a specific type of document. In Acelab, Schedules is a tool to build smart tables with product information. Sure, it can generate your project schedules. But it can also generate other types of documentation used throughout the design process.
Features such as Default Fields, Views, Filter, Share, and more, make Schedules a flexible tool for internal and external team collaboration, centralizing knowledge, and more.
The list below captures some types of documents that you can create using Schedules.
Use Cases for Schedule
1. Material Schedule
What it is: A comprehensive list of products and materials needed for a project. In Acelab, you can create separate lists based on Product Categories (for example, cladding, masonry, doors, etc).
Why it's useful: Helps in procurement, budgeting, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. You can share this list with your team members and your General Contractor or other consultants.
Some Acelab Default Fields to include:
Category
Description
Material
Type
Dimension (Length, Width, Thickness)
Reps
Some Custom Fields to include:
Quantity
Suppliers
Costs
Delivery dates
2. Openings Schedule
What it is: A list of all doors and windows with their specifications.
Why it's useful: Guides ordering and installation of doors and windows. Share this with your team and General Contractor.
Some Acelab Default Fields to include:
Category
Description
Material
Type
Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
Fire Rating
Reps
Some Custom Fields to include:
Door numbers
Window numbers
Hardware sets
Quantity
3. Request for Information (RFI) Tracker
What it is: A log of questions and clarifications needed during the design and construction. In Acelab, you can create RFI Trackers for each manufacturer, for example.
Why it's useful: Facilitates clear communication and problem-solving. Share this with your team and General Contractor.
Some Acelab Default Fields to include:
Category
Description
Material
Type
Dimension/Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
Reps
Some Custom Fields to include:
Status
Quantity
RFI numbers
Questions
Date issued
Date responded
4. Change Order Log
What it is: A record of modifications to the original contract.
Why it's useful: Manages project scope, budget, and timeline changes. Invite your General Contractor and Client to the project, or share a link to the logs with them.
Some Default Fields to include:
Category
Description
Material
Type
Dimension/Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
Reps
Some Custom Fields to include:
Approval status
Change order numbers
Costs
Quantity
Questions/Notes
Date issued
Date responded
5. Sustainability Checklist
What it is: A list of features contributing to a building's environmental performance. In Acelab, you can checklists with Certification information and documents.
Why it's useful: Helps meet green building standards and certifications. Invite your Sustainability Consultant and/or Engineers to the project, or share a link to the logs with them.
Some Default Fields to include:
Category
Description
Material
Type
Dimension/Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
Reps
Certification
Certification Documents
Disclosures
Circular Economy Documents, Human Health Documents, Climate Health Documents, etc.
R-value/U-value
Some Custom Fields to include:
Status
Sustainable features
Energy efficiency targets
Costs
Quantity
Questions/Notes
Date issued
Date responded
Tip: If you are preparing this checklist to adhere to an organization’s Standard, such as LEED or Green Globes Material Reporting, refer to the organization’s requirements and use a combination of Default Fields and Custom Fields to create the list.
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