By: Kendall Woods, Lance Parker
“Most construction projects, especially ones of any significant size, involve teams of engineers (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, to name a few) led by an architect. Early on in the planning stages of a project, developers interact with the architect to determine a conceptual design, and the architect determines which engineering disciplines need to be involved during the conceptual design process. However, to take a design from concept to reality, design professionals must prepare construction documents that detail the components, materials, and systems for the project. These construction documents, consisting of drawings and specifications, provide specific information to a general contractor that details how to achieve the end result, whether it is a single-family home, an elementary school, a hospital, or a high-rise office building.”
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