Hello! This is Episode #213, and in it, I’ll be helping you see how to review your construction drawings, and what to check as you look through them.

Your construction drawings are a significant gateway to determine how you’re communicating the outcome you want on site in your renovation or new build, and the experience you want to have during that construction too. 

Drawings with insufficient specifications and descriptions on them, will either mean you’ll get what the builder always does, they’ll assume a bunch of decisions on your behalf to keep construction going, or you’ll be receiving phonecalls every day.

Inaccurate drawings, or poorly coordinated drawings, will mean confusion, mistakes and potentially extra spend on your behalf, as it becomes very difficult to establish what was in the contract and what wasn’t.

So, to do a thorough review and know what to check prior to seeking your final price from your builder and getting the contract signed, will help you avoid dramas and mistakes on site.

In addition, your construction drawings form part of your contract and legal arrangement with your builder. So you want to be sure they include all the things you’ve discussed, and been agonising over, as you’ve worked to develop and finalise your design.

Now, if you haven’t listened to the LAST episode, where I talked about how to check your design drawings, be sure to do so. You can listen to it or download the PDF transcript by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/212.

There really is no point reviewing your construction drawings when you’re still changing your mind about your design, or finalising your ideas and thoughts about how you want your home to be. 

You’re much better served knowing that the design is locked in, and your construction drawing review is about ensuring all that thought and discussion has been translated into the package your new or renovated home will be constructed from.

Remember too, you can grab a full transcript of THIS episode, plus info about other helpful links and resources related to this topic, as a free PDF download by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/213. So be sure to do that so you can file that away and review this episode as needed.

Now, let’s dive in!

SHOW NOTES:

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Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes. 

Plus, I’ll share with you what to focus on and when, so you know you’re getting everything in order for a successful project and beautiful home. And you’ll get access to some great bonuses as well.

Your construction documentation will form part of your contract with your chosen builder. 

They, along with any supporting documents such as specifications, are what your builder will use to finalise your contract sum, and refer back to when identifying variations. So, it’s essential that they include all your discussions, changes of mind, and particular details you want in your future home. 

Many a homeowner has been caught out because they discussed something in a meeting, missed that it hadn’t been updated in the construction drawings, went to contract, and then discovered it wasn’t included in their build.

Now, I’m not going to run through what my suggested list of drawings is to enable you to efficiently describe your future new home or renovation, and what you should seek to have included with your chosen design professional. I do have a sample set of documentation inside my online program, the HOME Method, to show my suggested set of drawings that balance budget, efficiency and control, so you can check out HOME Method if you’re keen to get more support in your project journey.

However, in this podcast, I want to dive into your construction drawings, and how to assess whether they include what you need, and what checks to make.

And in doing so, you’ll most likely get an inkling of some of the kinds of drawings that are worth including. 

 

Again, as with the last episode, this won’t be an exhaustive list. I’m not going to talk about the various other consultant drawings you might need to include in your set, and how to review those as well. This will focus solely on the drawings created by your design professional or draftsperson. 

However I’m hoping that, with what we go through in this episode, it will help you realise that checking your drawings is worthwhile and give you some pointers about what to check. 

So when your designer sends you that package of drawings to look over, you’re not just doing a cursory glance and outsourcing all responsibility to them to ensure that they’ve included everything you’ve been discussing for the past several months. Hopefully, you actually realise it’s worthwhile to review them properly. 

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/213

Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

Learn more about AirWallex >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/save

Hello! This is Episode #213, and in it, I&rsquo;ll be helping you see how to review your construction drawings, and what to check as you look through them.
Your construction drawings are a significant gateway to determine how you&rsquo;re communicating the outcome you want on site in your renovation or new build, and the experience you want to have during that construction too.&nbsp;
Drawings with insufficient specifications and descriptions on them, will either mean you&rsquo;ll get what the builder always does, they&rsquo;ll assume a bunch of decisions on your behalf to keep construction going, or you&rsquo;ll be receiving phonecalls every day.
Inaccurate drawings, or poorly coordinated drawings, will mean confusion, mistakes and potentially extra spend on your behalf, as it becomes very difficult to establish what was in the contract and what wasn&rsquo;t.
So, to do a thorough review and know what to check prior to seeking your final price from your builder and getting the contract signed, will help you avoid dramas and mistakes on site.
In addition, your construction drawings form part of your contract and legal arrangement with your builder. So you want to be sure they include all the things you&rsquo;ve discussed, and been agonising over, as you&rsquo;ve worked to develop and finalise your design.
Now, if you haven&rsquo;t listened to the LAST episode, where I talked about how to check your design drawings, be sure to do so. You can listen to it or download the PDF transcript by heading to <a href="http://www.undercoverarchitect.com/212">www.undercoverarchitect.com/212</a>.
There really is no point reviewing your construction drawings when you&rsquo;re still changing your mind about your design, or finalising your ideas and thoughts about how you want your home to be.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;re much better served knowing that the design is locked in, and your construction drawing review is about ensuring all that thought and discussion has been translated into the package your new or renovated home will be constructed from.
Remember too, you can grab a full transcript of THIS episode, plus info about other helpful links and resources related to this topic, as a free PDF download by heading to <a href="http://www.undercoverarchitect.com/197">www.undercoverarchitect.com/</a>213. So be sure to do that so you can file that away and review this episode as needed.
Now, let&rsquo;s dive in!
SHOW NOTES:
If you&rsquo;re struggling with understanding the overall steps for your project, what you should be focussing on and when, or how to best invest your efforts, energy and money to get a great outcome in your future home, I&rsquo;ve created something super helpful for you.
Access my free online workshop &ldquo;Your Project Plan&rdquo; now &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan">https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan</a>
This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you&rsquo;re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.&nbsp;
Plus, I&rsquo;ll share with you what to focus on and when, so you know you&rsquo;re getting everything in order for a successful project and beautiful home. And you&rsquo;ll get access to some great bonuses as well.
Your construction documentation will form part of your contract with your chosen builder.&nbsp;
They, along with any supporting documents such as specifications, are what your builder will use to finalise your contract sum, and refer back to when identifying variations. So, it&rsquo;s essential that they include all your discussions, changes of mind, and particular details you want in your future home.&nbsp;
Many a homeowner has been caught out because they discussed something in a meeting, missed that it hadn&rsquo;t been updated in the construction drawings, went to contract, and then discovered it wasn&rsquo;t included in their build.
Now, I&rsquo;m not going to run through what my suggested list of drawings is to enable you to efficiently describe your future new home or renovation, and what you should seek to have included with your chosen design professional. I do have a sample set of documentation inside my online program, the HOME Method, to show my suggested set of drawings that balance budget, efficiency and control, so you can check out HOME Method if you&rsquo;re keen to get more support in your project journey.
However, in this podcast, I want to dive into your construction drawings, and how to assess whether they include what you need, and what checks to make.
And in doing so, you&rsquo;ll most likely get an inkling of some of the kinds of drawings that are worth including.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Again, as with the last episode, this won&rsquo;t be an exhaustive list. I&rsquo;m not going to talk about the various other consultant drawings you might need to include in your set, and how to review those as well. This will focus solely on the drawings created by your design professional or draftsperson.&nbsp;
However I&rsquo;m hoping that, with what we go through in this episode, it will help you realise that checking your drawings is worthwhile and give you some pointers about what to check.&nbsp;
So when your designer sends you that package of drawings to look over, you&rsquo;re not just doing a cursory glance and outsourcing all responsibility to them to ensure that they&rsquo;ve included everything you&rsquo;ve been discussing for the past several months. Hopefully, you actually realise it&rsquo;s worthwhile to review them properly.&nbsp;
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:
For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/213">https://undercoverarchitect.com/213</a>
Access my free &ldquo;Your Project Plan&rdquo; online workshop and awesome bonuses now &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan">https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan</a>
Learn more about AirWallex &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/save">https://undercoverarchitect.com/save</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

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