Design Review: Values And Pitfalls In Engineering Practice

Values and Pitfalls in Engineering Practice

What you'll learn

what is design review ?

why design review?

what are the design review tools?

Roles of professional leaders during the design review

Advantage of design review

Challenges of design review

Result of case study at HPW

Requirements

None

Description

This course presents a 360 degree exploration of the design review process as a critical function within engineering and construction project delivery. Participants will develop a strong understanding of how structured design reviews enhance technical quality, reduce errors, and improve compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements. A primary focus is placed on achieving the 3Cs—Correctness, Completeness, and Consistency—which are essential for successful project execution.The course introduces proven review tools such as Red-Check, DrCheck, and the Automated Review Management System (ARMS) while demonstrating how to incorporate them into a broader Design Quality System. Participants will learn how to formalize review procedures, define leadership roles, and ensure effective interdisciplinary coordination. A case study from Houston Public Works (HPW) will illustrate the real-world consequences of design gaps, ineffective peer reviews, and lack of standardized review protocols.Further, the course identifies and categorizes five major barriers—strategic, structural, human resource, contextual, and procedural—that hinder implementation of sustainable design review systems. Attendees will explore solutions to overcome these challenges and promote a culture of continuous improvement. This course is ideal for engineers, project managers, and quality professionals seeking to elevate design quality, improve efficiency, and ensure project success across all phases of development.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Design Review?

Lecture 3 Design Review Tools

Lecture 4 Design Quality System

Lecture 5 Roles of Professional Discipline Leaders during design

Lecture 6 Advantage of Design Review

Lecture 7 Obstacles in the Implementation of Design Review System

Lecture 8 Case Study

Whether you are an engineer, project manager, quality professional, or team leader, this course is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to lead with confidence, promote interdisciplinary coordination, and deliver projects that meet technical, contractual, and stakeholder expectations.