Why Blueprint Standards Are Essential In Avoiding Construction Defects

Why Blueprint Standards Are Essential In Avoiding Construction Defects

Construction blueprints are used in all projects as they are drawings of a plan that show the construction specifics of job, which can be referred to throughout the entire building process. Blueprints are created and designed by architects, engineers, and designers and are used by developers and subcontractors to show them what needs to be done.

The parts of a blueprint include title sheets and site plans, floor plans, elevations and sections, details and schedules, structural drawings, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.

In each section, there are symbols, scale, and abbreviations to simplify the reading. A blueprint gives you a comprehensive understanding of a project’s dimensions, materials, installation, codes, permits, schedule, and inner workings.

To properly read blueprints, you must start at the beginning with the site plan, which gets more detailed as you read on. You must get familiar with symbols and abbreviations, which can be found in the legend. In order to fit all information on a page, the drawings are drawn so that a small measurement represents a larger one, which means the plans are drawn “to scale.” The scale is always shown on the same page, and they can vary throughout the prints.

If blueprints are not properly followed, construction defects can come occur. We often see that subcontractors used different installation methodology. Sometimes they did not follow the material schedule and what they used are not sufficient to withstand certain elements.

Our law firm represents homeowner associations, high/mid-rise condominium and condominium conversion associations, single and multifamily residential homes and commercial property owners in construction defect litigation.  We have over 37 years of experience handling significant construction cases with complex issues.

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