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The evolution of your designs, one sheet at a time
Revisions, RFIs and coordination notes trace a design from the first sketch through to the construction set. That history is what labs look for. Client-owned designs can stay out.
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What usually qualifies
You pick which of these are in. Leaving any of them out is always fine.
- Coordination recordsWhich clashes came up, and how the team resolved them.
- Revisions and drawing setsThe path from schematic design to construction documents.
- RFIs and responsesHow designers and builders resolve questions from the field.
- Consultant correspondenceHow scope, fees and changes get discussed with consultants.
The concern we hear most: who owns the drawings
Your contracts may give ownership of the drawings to the client. Material owned by clients is reviewed in scoping and can be left out one project at a time. If a contract leaves you unsure, that question goes to your counsel.
Some projects, such as government or critical buildings, carry security limits on drawings and site details. Those can be excluded entirely.
How the copy is made
An NDA is in place from the start. The de-identified copy swaps clients, consultants and staff for placeholders. A sample needs your approval before anything goes out, and the originals stay on your servers.
Short answers
What owners usually ask
Are BIM models required?
No. RFIs, correspondence and revision history can be enough.
Do we pay anything for this?
No. There is no cost to you, and asking for an estimate does not commit you to anything.
Can we leave out one client entirely?
Yes. Any client, project or folder you name stays out.