Audit Trail

An audit trail is a chronological log of actions, decisions, and document changes in a construction review workflow.

Why it matters

Audit trails support transparency, public records compliance, and internal quality reviews.

Common challenges

  • Incomplete logs
  • Disconnected email records
  • Missing version context

How digital systems help

  • Timestamped actions
  • Linked comments
  • Searchable history

Frequently asked questions

What should an audit trail include?

User, action, timestamp, document version, and decision notes.