As-Built Drawings & 3D Models - The Hidden Costs and How to Address them

​As-Built Drawings & 3D Models - The Hidden Costs and How to Address them

​For decades, many Architects and Designers absorbed the cost of creating As-Built drawings as part of their standard scope of work. However, the landscape has drastically changed in recent years. Let's explore why As-Built drawings should now be considered an extra scope of work and how to successfully navigate this with clients.

​The Changing Landscape and Challenges

​Here's why the old way of handling As-Builts may no longer be sustainable:

• Inaccurate Property Records: Accessing reliable property records, like previously approved building plans and town planning permits, from either the owners and/or municipalities has become increasingly difficult in the past 7+ years. Inaccurate records force architects to undertake additional site surveys and investigations.
• SACAP Work Stages Limitations: Every renovation and alteration project needs to start with accurate As-Built drawings. The current SACAP Work Stages 1-6 definitions don't adequately reflect the time and resources needed by Architects and Designers to produce these accurate As-Built drawings.
• Shifting Expectations: Clients now want detailed documentation and even digital 3D models & renders of renovation and alteration projects from Architects and Designers. Producing these As-Built drawings and 3D models goes beyond traditional design services.

​The Importance of Clear Agreements

​To address these challenges, it's crucial for Architects and Designers to clearly define As-Built surveys and drawings as an additional service when establishing client agreements. This ensures fair compensation and helps manage expectations.

​Partnering for Success

​Risk-Free Property Solutions is here to help. We offer:

• Fast Scan2BIM Quotes: We provide quick and accurate quotes to help you define the scope and pricing of As-Built surveys and drawings for your projects.
• Reliable and Efficient Service: Count on us for our consistently efficient As-Built services, ensuring your renovation and alteration projects begin smoothly with accurate and actionable property information.

​“Thank you very much for sending this through. It is quite a large model – looking forward to working with such a detailed 3D of the site and the structures which will save a LOT of time detailing etc.” – Alicia (Interior Architect)

​Based on the expertise of our extensively experience team, we can share these extra actionable steps that you can implement in your engagement with property owners & clients, to avoid these pitfalls and achieve better results in your with the As-Built scopes of your renovation and alteration projects.

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​As Architects and Designers we all want success and maximum value for all involved in our projects. These aspects can greatly help to set you up for a better chance for success & ROI:

• Educate Clients: Explain the importance of As-Built drawings, the challenges involved to your clients and why this service warrants additional fees.
• Outline the Scope: Clearly detail what's included in your As-Built services (site and building surveys, level of detail, formats, etc.).
• Optimize your Processes: The process of designing and constructing a building project (new or renovation and alteration projects) always involve an extensive group of stakeholders and aspects. A clear understanding the “who, what, when & how” of any building project and applying the best possible solution for the task, is a key for overall project success. 
• Planning: Proper due diligence during upfront planning is a good investment that will ensure ROI for the entire project team and the client.
• Collaborate Early: Contact Risk-Free Property Solutions as early as possible for a seamless As-Built workflow that aligns perfectly with that of your Architectural or Design practice.

​Don't Get Caught Off Guard

​Accurate and complete As-Built drawings are becoming an essential aspect for the efficiency & success of the design and construction of many building projects. Proactively addressing this key scope in your client agreements ensures that there are no nasty surprises, you're adequately compensated, strengthens client relationships, and delivers successful results for Architectural or Design practice and clients alike.

Let Risk-Free Property Solutions partner with you to streamline this process.
​Contact us today for more information.

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