Selection criteria
Look for revision control, metadata review, current/superseded states, discipline filters, source links, audit trail and issue output support.
Guide
Spreadsheet Alternative for Drawing Registers
A good register does not stop at listing drawings. It should support the work that happens because drawings change.
Direct answer
Why M&E and building services teams move beyond spreadsheet drawing registers when revision control, RFIs, issue sheets and audit trails matter.
Why M&E teams need more than storage
Storage tells you where the file is. Coordination software tells you what the file means for actions, questions and issue control.
Where Coorda fits
Coorda is built for drawing-led coordination, so register data feeds checks, RFIs, decisions, issue sheets and project knowledge.
FAQs
Common questions
Is Coorda generic project management software?
No. Coorda is drawing-led coordination software. It focuses on registers, revisions, RFIs, decisions, issue sheets, standards and project knowledge rather than generic task boards alone.
Can Coorda replace spreadsheets?
Coorda can replace disconnected drawing registers, RFI trackers and issue sheet spreadsheets where teams need live revision control, source links and an audit trail.
Who is Coorda for?
Coorda is for M&E teams selecting drawing register software, including consultants, contractors, design managers and project managers who need traceable project information.
Does Coorda use AI?
Yes. Coorda Assist and AI-assisted checks help engineers understand project information, but outputs remain reviewable and do not replace professional engineering judgement.
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Building services coordination software
Learn how drawing-led coordination works across building services teams.
Drawing register software
Manage live drawing registers, current revisions and superseded history.
RFI management software
Keep RFIs linked to drawings, decisions and source project context.
Issue sheet software
Create controlled issue sheets and packs from the live project record.
AI tools for M&E consultants
Use Coorda Assist to search project knowledge and support traceable review.
Coorda in practice
Move drawing coordination out of disconnected spreadsheets.
Coorda links drawing registers, revisions, RFIs, decisions, issue sheets, controlled outputs and project knowledge so the team can see what is known, what changed and what needs action next.