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# What Can You Do With Schedules?

> Use Schedules to generate different types of documentation

*Written by Patricia Causey · Updated March 20, 2026*

In the AEC Industry, ‘schedule’ is traditionally known as a specific type of document. In Acelab, Schedules is a tool to build smart tables with product information. Sure, it can generate your project schedules. But it can also generate other types of documentation used throughout the design process.

Features such as Default Fields, Views, Filter, Share, and more, make Schedules a flexible tool for internal and external team collaboration, centralizing knowledge, and more.

The list below captures some types of documents that you can create using Schedules.

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## Use Cases for Schedule

### **1. Material Schedule**

* **What it is:** A comprehensive list of products and materials needed for a project. In Acelab, you can create separate lists based on Product Categories (for example, cladding, masonry, doors, etc).
* **Why it's useful:** Helps in procurement, budgeting, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. You can share this list with your team members and your General Contractor or other consultants.
* Some **Acelab** **Default Fields** to include:

  * Category
  * Description
  * Material
  * Type
  * Dimension (Length, Width, Thickness)
  * Reps
* Some **Custom Fields** to include:

  * Quantity
  * Suppliers
  * Costs
  * Delivery dates

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### **2. Openings Schedule**

* **What it is:** A list of all doors and windows with their specifications.
* **Why it's useful:** Guides ordering and installation of doors and windows. Share this with your team and General Contractor.
* Some **Acelab** **Default Fields** to include:

  * Category
  * Description
  * Material
  * Type
  * Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
  * Fire Rating
  * Reps
* Some **Custom Fields** to include:

  * Door numbers
  * Window numbers
  * Hardware sets
  * Quantity

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### **3. Request for Information (RFI) Tracker**

* **What it is:** A log of questions and clarifications needed during the design and construction. In Acelab, you can create RFI Trackers for each manufacturer, for example.
* **Why it's useful:** Facilitates clear communication and problem-solving. Share this with your team and General Contractor.
* Some **Acelab** **Default Fields** to include:

  * Category
  * Description
  * Material
  * Type
  * Dimension/Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
  * Reps
* Some **Custom Fields** to include:

  * Status
  * Quantity
  * RFI numbers
  * Questions
  * Date issued
  * Date responded

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### **4. Change Order Log**

* **What it is:** A record of modifications to the original contract.
* **Why it's useful:** Manages project scope, budget, and timeline changes. Invite your General Contractor and Client to the project, or share a link to the logs with them.
* Some **Default Fields** to include:

  * Category
  * Description
  * Material
  * Type
  * Dimension/Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
  * Reps
* Some **Custom Fields** to include:

  * Approval status
  * Change order numbers
  * Costs
  * Quantity
  * Questions/Notes
  * Date issued
  * Date responded

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### **5. Sustainability Checklist**

* **What it is:** A list of features contributing to a building's environmental performance. In Acelab, you can checklists with Certification information and documents.
* **Why it's useful:** Helps meet green building standards and certifications. Invite your Sustainability Consultant and/or Engineers to the project, or share a link to the logs with them.
* Some **Default Fields** to include:

  * Category
  * Description
  * Material
  * Type
  * Dimension/Size (Length, Width, Thickness)
  * Reps
  * Certification
  * Certification Documents
  * Disclosures
  * Circular Economy Documents, Human Health Documents, Climate Health Documents, etc.
  * R-value/U-value
* Some **Custom Fields** to include:

  * Status
  * Sustainable features
  * Energy efficiency targets
  * Costs
  * Quantity
  * Questions/Notes
  * Date issued
  * Date responded

<Tip>
  ***Tip:*** *If you are preparing this checklist to adhere to an organization’s Standard, such as [LEED](https://www.usgbc.org/guide-LEED-certification) or [Green Globes](https://thegbi.org/greenglobes/) Material Reporting, refer to the organization’s requirements and use a combination of Default Fields and Custom Fields to create the list.*
</Tip>

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