Why is it so important for your construction drawings to be precise?

In construction and building, imprecise, sloppy drawings can waste precious time and money for the building owners or project developers. Here are the top reasons why precise, accurate drawings are essential to a successful construction project.

Prevent penalties due to planning violations

Planning laws vary from state to state and your local authorities may be extremely strict about granting permissions when you apply for planning permission. If your original drawings are inaccurate or misleading –

1. your plans may get rejected; you will then have to restart the long, expensive process of applying for permission.

2. your finished building may differ from your plans, and you may be in breach of the building laws. For example, a new building may face demolition after its roof is found to be 30 inches too high.

If precise drawings are part of your planning application before construction begins, the owners or builders can avoid any problems with the local authorities or the project itself later.

Avoid miscommunication

Planning and building a project can be stressful. However, you can ensure that construction runs smoothly right from the planning stage with precise drawings.

Clear, precise drawings reduce any miscommunication between owners, designers, contractors and ensure that everyone is on the same page. You can also plan the project’s duration and budget accurately.

Avoid unnecessary expenses

Inaccurate construction drawings can make you over- or under-order materials which may prove expensive and time-consuming. If subcontractors don’t get the materials or the equipment to start working straight away, you’re simply paying for them to sit around! Some contractors consider any deviation from the original plans as a variation from the contract, so you have to pay more than what you planned.

Make your design work

A precise drawing of the building will ensure that your design is safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing. It may seem obvious, but inaccurate floor plan or a poorly-drawn elevation could result in an awkward building that’s hard to construct and even harder to use. Many people then blame lazy construction workers, but it is likely that the construction workers did exactly what the plans said!

So, if you fail to prepare accurate, precise drawings, you are in fact planning for failure. Ensure that your drawings are precise and exact, on the other hand, and you can relax for your project will get the best possible start and execution.

To learn more about San Diego as-built surveying and plans or to request a quote, call Precision Property Measurements at 855-272-8458. Having your wants and needs laid out for you’re the measurement services will make it easier for them to create your drawing according to your goals.  

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