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How do you handle complex or challenging construction drawings?

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Complex or challenging construction drawings can pose various problems for contractors, engineers, architects, and other professionals involved in a project. They may contain errors, inconsistencies, ambiguities, or missing information that can affect the quality, cost, and schedule of the work. How do you handle such situations and ensure that the construction drawings are clear, accurate, and feasible? Here are some tips and best practices that can help you deal with complex or challenging construction drawings.

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1 Review the drawings carefully

Before you start working on the project, you should review the construction drawings carefully and thoroughly. Look for any errors, discrepancies, conflicts, or gaps in the information provided. Check the dimensions, specifications, codes, standards, and symbols used. Compare the drawings with other documents, such as the contract, the specifications, the scope of work, and the design intent. If you find any issues or questions, document them and communicate them to the relevant parties as soon as possible.

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Jim Rogers

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A very common issue is to have discrepancies between the plans and the specifications. While industry standards (and most industry contracts) will stipulate that the specifications prevail over the drawings, it is always better to seek official clarification from the design team to avoid ordering the wrong materials or having to re-do work.

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Kristin Norwood, AIA, CSI, CDT, SCIP
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AIA contracts and most other boilerplate contracts typically stipulate that the specifications and drawings are of equal importance. Federal contracts (GSA, military, etc.) stipulate that specs trump the drawings. Careful reading of the contract should be included in any QAQC review of the specs and drawings. For anyone interested in developing a better understanding of construction contract language, I recommend checking out the Construction Specifications Institute's Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification program and our publication "Project Delivery Practice Guide."

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Josh Luebker

I Solve Anxiety and Uncertainty For Construction Business Owners Through Construction Accounting, Improved Cash Flow, WIP Reporting, and Operations Consulting. Official Partner for Construction Subcontractors.
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As soon as you receive the drawings whether the original construction set or a revision, it is essential to do a few steps to check for quality issues in the drawings. 1. Check the scales on each page and details to make sure they aren’t off. At least once per drawing set, you’ll find the scale is off due to human error in the design phase. The EOR or drawing person will be adding things so quick they forget to scale if properly but that can change your projected length by half or double pretty quickly. 2. On revisions, do an overlay to see what has changed. I use green for new and red for old. You can’t rely on the clouded areas since changes are made over months then issued they more often than not get missed.

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Annamalai (Andy) Alagappan

Director at Strategic Planning Co. | Data-driven Project Control Specialist | Podcast Host - "Yarns with Andy" | Helping construction companies deliver with confidence | Planning intelligence
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All starts with a meticulous review of the construction drawings. And it isn't an easy job! We need to be eagle-eyed for any inconsistencies, missing information, or potential clashes between different aspects of the plan. Dimensions, specs, codes, symbols – everything gets a thorough inspection. And we can't forget to cross-reference the drawings with other project documents like the contract and specifications. In case you spot an issue the document it clearly and communicate it swiftly to the right people. By starting with a clear understanding of the plan, we can avoid costly surprises down the road.

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2 Use CAD software and tools

Computer-aided design (CAD) software and tools can help you handle complex or challenging construction drawings more efficiently and effectively. You can use CAD software to create, edit, modify, and analyze the drawings in digital format. You can also use CAD tools to perform calculations, simulations, measurements, and checks on the drawings. CAD software and tools can help you detect and correct errors, inconsistencies, and clashes in the drawings. They can also help you visualize and understand the drawings better and make changes faster and easier.

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Jim Rogers

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This is a bit of a strange paragraph. There are very few instances of design drawings being done by hand anymore. They are all created using CAD or BIM software. The occasional exception might be shop drawings, but I am not sure I would hire a company that was still doing shop drawings by hand. Maybe this is better explained by saying that almost all design drawings are done using CAD software. Instead of printing these drawings and using the paper drawings, request a PDF version of these digital drawings and then use any PDF viewer to visualize the details, or better yet, use a purpose built PDF tool like Bluebeam Revu to work with these drawings.

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3 Collaborate with other professionals

Construction drawings are not created or used in isolation. They are part of a collaborative process that involves various professionals, such as architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients. To handle complex or challenging construction drawings, you should collaborate with these professionals and share your feedback, suggestions, and concerns. You should also coordinate and align your work with theirs and follow the established protocols and procedures for communication, approval, and revision of the drawings. Collaboration can help you avoid misunderstandings, conflicts, and delays in the project.

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4 Keep the drawings updated and organized

As the project progresses, the construction drawings may change or evolve due to various factors, such as design changes, site conditions, client requests, or regulatory requirements. To handle complex or challenging construction drawings, you should keep them updated and organized throughout the project. You should track and document any changes or revisions made to the drawings and ensure that they are reflected in all copies and versions of the drawings. You should also organize and label the drawings clearly and consistently and store them in a secure and accessible location.

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Jim Rogers

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Use one of the readily available platforms for managing digital drawings to keep revisions both up to date and in the hands of the field crews that need them. Revised plan sets don't do any good when they are locked away in the office.

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5 Seek expert advice and assistance

Sometimes, you may encounter complex or challenging construction drawings that are beyond your scope of knowledge or expertise. In such cases, you should not hesitate to seek expert advice and assistance from someone who has more experience or qualification in the field. You may consult with a senior colleague, a mentor, a supervisor, or a specialist in the relevant discipline or domain. You may also seek external help from a professional association, a training provider, or a technical support service. Seeking expert advice and assistance can help you solve problems, learn new skills, and improve your performance.

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Jim Rogers

Teaching construction professionals to integrate safety, quality, and productivity with over 2 million on-line learners
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I am not really sure what exactly the AI is trying to tell us with this one. Here is my advice. If the conditions and requirements of the drawings illustrate work that is beyond your knowledge and capacity...you should not be bidding the work. Do your upskilling on your time and dime. If the drawings are unclear as to intent or lacking in information, there should be a formal Request For Information (RFI) submittal that goes through the general contractor to the architect. It is important that this type of question and answer be properly tracked.

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6 Follow best practices and standards

Finally, to handle complex or challenging construction drawings, you should follow the best practices and standards that apply to your industry, profession, and project. You should adhere to the codes, regulations, guidelines, and specifications that govern the design, construction, and maintenance of the project. You should also follow the ethical principles and professional norms that ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of the work. Following best practices and standards can help you avoid errors, disputes, liabilities, and risks in the project.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Review the drawings carefully

2 Use CAD software and tools

3 Collaborate with other professionals

4 Keep the drawings updated and organized

5 Seek expert advice and assistance

6 Follow best practices and standards

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