Construction Documents During the construction documents phase the design of the project is translated into the language of construction. Plans, sections, elevations and details accurately describe the final design and include dimensions, references and notes. These are the drawings the contractor will use during construction.

Responsibilities/Deliverables     By owner:     · completion of product selections     · approve issue of construction documents to contractor - at       this time the contractor typically requests multiple sets for       subcontractors     By architect:     · develop and complete construction documents including:     · plans, exterior elevations and sections dimensioned,       coordinated and noted     · site plan noted and dimensioned     · interior elevations noted, dimensioned and coordinated     · structural information noted and coordinated in drawings     · provide builder with construction document sets as needed       for permit, subcontractors and construction Phase Completion     · final construction documentation meeting with owner,       architect, and contractor to discuss the drawings and to       communicate any additional decisions that will need to be       made     · issue final sets of construction documents <<previous - next>>