ApproveThis manages your OpenAsset Integration approvals.

When DAM Meets Approval RAM

Let's get real: Architecture, engineering, and construction firms don't have time for approval gridlock. You're juggling RFPs, project specs, and client presentations while field teams wait on go-aheads. OpenAsset keeps your digital assets in order, but who's keeping your decision-making from turning into a demolition derby?

Enter ApproveThis - the approval workflow engine that plugs into OpenAsset via Zapier. We're talking automatic review chains when new files land, instant project creation after sign-offs, and compliance checks that don't require playing email tag with 12 stakeholders. For teams tired of "Wait, did Bill approve the revised blueprints?" chaos, this integration is your digital foreman.

Why This Combo Works Like a Concrete Mixer

OpenAsset organizes your project files. ApproveThis organizes your people's decisions. Together, they create a closed-loop system where:

• New asset uploads auto-trigger compliance reviews before files go live
• Approved marketing materials instantaneously unlock for client portals
• Project kickoffs happen within minutes of final sign-off

Bonus perk? Approvers only need ApproveThis access - no extra OpenAsset licenses required. Perfect for getting quick sign-offs from external partners or execs who just need to review, not rummage through your DAM.

Real-World Workflows (No Hard Hats Required)

1. Kill the "Where's My Stamp?" Game

The Problem: Your field crew uploads inspection photos to OpenAsset. They need engineering sign-off STAT, but the lead architect is on PTO.

The Fix: Zapier triggers an ApproveThis workflow whenever new files hit specific OpenAsset folders. Approval groups get the request with embedded previews, conditional routing skips unavailable approvers, and automatic escalation if responses stall.

Construction firm win: A 200-person GC firm cut inspection approval times from 3 days to 4 hours using vacation delegation and approval thresholds.

2. No More Zombie Projects

The Problem: Marketing teams create proposal assets that never get used because someone forgot to greenlight them.

The Fix: New OpenAsset albums auto-generate approval requests with calculated fields checking completion metrics. Approved assets get tagged "Client-Ready"; rejected ones route back with comments.

Real estate marketing win: A REIT's marketing team reduced duplicate asset creation by 60% using approval-triggered status tags.

3. Compliance That Doesn't Require a Babysitter

The Problem: Ensuring every uploaded spec sheet meets ISO standards without manual checklists.

The Fix: Approval workflows triggered by OpenAsset uploads require QA checkoffs with conditional branching. Approved files auto-publish to contractor portals; rejected ones alert uploaders with specific compliance failure reasons.

Engineering firm win: An MEP firm automated 90% of their ISO 19650 compliance checks using ApproveThis' calculated fields and OpenAsset metadata.

Setup: Easier Than Reading a Tape Measure

1. Create your Zap with OpenAsset as trigger
2. Pick your event (new file, album, etc.)
3. Add ApproveThis action - map OpenAsset metadata to approval fields
4. Set escalation rules and approval paths in ApproveThis
5. Test with a real OpenAsset file

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag files needing special review based on OpenAsset metadata like project phase or file type.

Department-Specific Wins

Project Management

Auto-create OpenAsset projects when ApproveThis gives the thumbs-up. Field teams get instant access to approved schematics without waiting for Monday status meetings.

Business Development

New proposal assets in OpenAsset trigger compliance checks. Approved materials get auto-added to RFP response templates. No more last-minute "Can we use this?" panic.

Operations

Equipment purchase approvals in ApproveThis auto-upload invoices to OpenAsset projects. Finance teams always have the latest docs without chasing down superintendents.

Why This Isn't Just Another Integration

ApproveThis adds decision velocity to OpenAsset's organization. It's not about moving data - it's about eliminating the "human latency” in project execution. With features like:

• Approval thresholds that auto-approve small change orders
• Real-time dashboards showing exactly which OpenAsset files are approval-blocked
• Email approvals that work for subs who’ll never log into your DAM

You're not just connecting apps - you're fixing the approval bottlenecks that make AEC projects bleed time.

Bottom Line for Builders

OpenAsset keeps your digital house in order. ApproveThis keeps your team's decisions moving. Together via Zapier, they ensure your projects aren't waiting on people to hit "Approve" instead of "I'll get to it later."

For teams tired of approval-related delays: Get started with ApproveThis or schedule a live demo to see how it plugs into your OpenAsset workflow.

No hard sell, just hard hats optional.