DCIMS

Build & Deploy Document Control & Information Management System (DCIMS)

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Overview Phases Workflow Tracker Deployment

📌 What is DCIMS?

A Document Control & Information Management System is a central nervous system that governs the full lifecycle of documentation—from creation and approval to distribution and archival. It ensures transparency, accountability, and traceability across all stakeholders: Clients, PMOs, Consultants, Contractors, and Subcontractors.

🛠️ Phased Implementation

Phase 1 – Planning
• Define Document Types (Drawings, Transmittals, RFIs, Submittals)
• Map Stakeholders & Roles (Client, PMO, Consultant, Contractor, Sub)
• Select Platform (ACONEX, SharePoint, Procore, or Custom DMS)

Phase 2 – Development
• Design Master Document Register Template
• Create Naming Convention (e.g. PROJ-DWG-CONS-REV00)
• Setup Metadata Tags (Discipline, Revision, Status, Workflow Stage)

Phase 3 – Pilot
• Upload Pilot Packages
• Test Workflows & Transmittals
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Phase 4 – Rollout
• Train All Stakeholders
• Launch Live Environment
• Establish Monitoring Dashboards

🔁 Sample Workflow for Drawings

[Contractor Uploads Drawing]
    ↓
[Consultant Reviews → Approves/Rejects]
    ↓
[PMO QA Check]
    ↓
[Client Final Review]
    ↓
[Document Issued for Construction]
  

Embed HTML Sample for Upload Form

<form action="submit_drawings.php" method="post">
  <label>Document Title:</label>
  <input type="text" name="title" required><br>
  <label>Discipline:</label>
  <select name="discipline">
    <option>Civil</option>
    <option>Electrical</option>
    <option>Mechanical</option>
  </select><br>
  <label>Upload File:</label>
  <input type="file" name="file" required><br>
  <button class="btn">Submit</button>
</form>
  

📊 Live Document Tracker Logic (Basic JavaScript)

const documents = [
  { id: 'DOC-001', title: 'Architectural Plan A1', status: 'Approved', rev: '02' },
  { id: 'DOC-002', title: 'MEP Layout', status: 'Pending Review', rev: '01' },
];

function displayDocs() {
  let output = '<ul>';
  documents.forEach(doc => {
    output += `<li><strong>${doc.id}</strong> - ${doc.title} | Status: ${doc.status} | Rev: ${doc.rev}</li>`;
  });
  output += '</ul>';
  document.getElementById('docList').innerHTML = output;
}

window.onload = displayDocs;
  

🚀 Deployment Strategy Across Stakeholders

📂 Clients – Access Read-Only Dashboards, Final Approvals
📁 PMO – Manage Approval Matrix, Metadata Governance
📄 Consultants – Review & Comment on Submissions
📤 Contractors – Upload Packages with Correct Format
📥 Subcontractors – Submit to Contractors Internally for Pre-Review

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