Many controls teams know their workflows could be more efficient—but it’s not always clear where the problems originate. Projects get delivered, yet revisions feel risky, automation is underutilized, and engineers spend more time managing drawings than designing systems. Over time, these inefficiencies become accepted as part of “how things work.”
A controls design health check provides clarity. Instead of guessing where issues exist, it evaluates how tools, standards, automation, and data management work together in real projects. For teams using AutoCAD® Electrical, this type of review helps identify where effort is being wasted and where targeted improvements can deliver meaningful gains.
This article explains what a controls design workflow health check involves, how Hagerman & Company approaches it, and what teams gain from the process.
A health check is not a generic assessment or software demo. It’s a structured controls design audit focused on how controls work is actually performed day to day.
Key areas typically reviewed include:
This AutoCAD Electrical process review highlights gaps between current workflows and what the tools are capable of supporting.
Many teams own powerful tools but only use a fraction of their capabilities. Over time, small inefficiencies—manual tagging, inconsistent symbols, unreliable reports—add up to significant lost productivity.
An objective review helps teams identify quick ways to reduce manual effort and prioritize changes that yield high returns.
A workflow health check is especially valuable when teams are:
In these scenarios, a structured review helps ensure future investments are built on a solid foundation.
Hagerman’s approach combines over 40 years of technical expertise with real-world controls experience. The process typically includes discovery sessions, workflow observation, and targeted analysis of drawings and project data.
Hagerman’s controls design workflow health check provides a structured way to evaluate current processes and identify targeted improvements without disrupting active projects. Recommendations are tailored to the organization’s goals, team structure, and project complexity and include:
If your organization is unsure where to start improving controls efficiency, a workflow health check can provide the clarity needed to move forward with confidence. Learn how you can start working with Hagerman & Company on your controls engineering health check today!