Design takes time – good design takes even longer. With everything else in your firm screaming for your attention, finding enough time – scratch that, quality time to create memorable design is becoming harder with each new project your bring…
Welcome to the ultimate Homeowners Guide to Building Permits & Blueprints – Please note that this guide is a work in progress and will often be updated to include more information as we write more and more on the topic.…
It might seem obvious that architects should be the ones to create as built drawings however a lot of different professionals in the AEC industry are capable of creating as built drawings. Architects, interior designers, engineers, and contractors have the…
“As-built” or “as built” refers to a set of drawings, plans, and documentation that show the completed construction or installation of a building or a structure. These documents are important because they provide a detailed record of what was actually…
As-built drawings are an essential tool for all stakeholders in a renovation or expansion project. They are also important for maintenance & management scenarios as well. These drawings provide a detailed record of what was actually constructed, and provide details…
A land survey is the process of measuring and mapping out the boundaries and features of a piece of land or lot. This is typically done using tools such as GPS, total stations, and aerial photography to create accurate maps…
There is a lot of confusion when it comes to as built drawings and how to exactly explain what they represent. Even professionals within the AEC industry sometimes have not heard of the term or worked with it prior. The…
What is A Land Survey Land surveying is the process of measuring and mapping out the boundaries and characteristics of a piece of land. Land survey professionals (also known as surveyors) use various tools and techniques such as GPS, total…
As Built drawings are the first step toward starting a renovation, expansion, or maintenance project. They represent the internal layout of a building and outline the different rooms that make a structure. Specialized drafting companies create as built drawings for…
A total station is a precision surveying instrument used to measure angles and distances on a piece of land. It combines the functions of a theodolite (an instrument for measuring angles) and an electronic distance meter (EDM) to provide accurate…