I hear you on the “endurance sport” part—sometimes I feel like I’m prepping for a marathon, not a remodel. I’ve tried going all-digital to save paper, but half the time, reviewers just want to flip through a physical set anyway. The binder trick is solid, though. I started using sticky notes with code numbers, but they end up everywhere... found one in my lunch once. At this point, if it keeps things moving, I’ll keep lugging around the extra paperwork.
Honestly, I get the urge to just haul around a mountain of paperwork if it means things move faster, but I can’t help but feel like there’s got to be a better way. The digital route is a pain when reviewers insist on paper, but I’ve actually had some luck pushing back—politely—by asking if they’ll accept a thumb drive or a PDF on a tablet. Sometimes they grumble, but a few have gone for it. Saves me from printing out yet another stack.
“At this point, if it keeps things moving, I’ll keep lugging around the extra paperwork.”
I hear you, but honestly, that extra printing adds up—ink, paper, binders... it’s not cheap. I started tracking those costs and was shocked at how much it ate into my budget. Plus, all those sticky notes? I switched to color-coded tabs that stick better and haven’t found one in my lunch since.
It’s not perfect, but if enough of us ask for digital reviews, maybe they'll finally get with the times. Until then, I’m stubborn about not printing unless absolutely necessary. Every little bit helps the bottom line.