Unlike physical construction, design progress is intangible — measured in deliverables, not cubic meters or tons.

Accurate tracking ensures the timely issue of drawings and prevents construction delays.

1. Design Progress Metrics

2. Tracking Mechanisms

• Maintain a Design Deliverable Register (DDR) listing all drawings, statuses, and approval dates.
• Conduct weekly design coordination meetings.
• Use traffic-light dashboards (Green = on track, Amber = delay risk, Red = critical).
• Integrate design progress into the Master Schedule (MSP/Primavera).

3. Managing Revisions and Change Control

• Log all Revisions (R1, R2, etc.) with reason codes.
• Assess cost and schedule impact before issuing revised drawings.
• Maintain a Change Control Register linking changes to approvals.

Module Summary

• Design development transforms concepts into executable plans.
• The Project Execution Plan (PEP) governs coordination, cost, and control.
• Mini-drawings simplify reviews and fast-track execution.
• Proper design budgeting ensures resource efficiency and accountability.

Measuring design progress through EV and DDR prevents downstream delays.