What are the common problems with working drawing?
Common Construction Drawing Mistakes
- Vague and Inconsistent Details. There may be instances when details of your work make perfect sense to you but incomprehensible to others.
- Erroneous Details. Construction plans might contain design flaws that may have been easily overlooked.
- Clashing.
What are two common errors that people make when talking about blueprints?
In terms of technical details, common mistakes include:
- Incorrect or inconsistent scales being used across drawings.
- Doors opening the wrong way or with insufficient opening space (i.e. opening into other doors, cabinets, windows, etc.).
- Facilities located in impractical places.
Who pays construction mistakes?
In a cost-plus contract, the customer pays for the actual labor and material cost to build the house, plus a fee to the builder to manage the process. Since mistakes are part of the process, the customer pays for the mistake (assuming the cause isn’t blatant negligence by the contractor or builder).
What makes a good floor plan?
In addition to efficient flow, a good floor plan has appropriate room sizes and proportions, minimized corridors, adequate storage space, and provides universal accessibility. A good floor plan also addresses exterior views and solar orientation to make the most of the surrounding landscape.
How do I pick a good floor plan?
As you browse the home designs, here are some tips for choosing the right floor plan.
- Make sure it measures up.
- Follow the flow.
- Level it out.
- Consider the wide, open spaces.
- Don’t underemphasize the functional places.
What if a contractor makes a mistake?
For starters, you can seek help from the contractor licensing board for a licensed contractor. If a contractor goes against the contract, they risk losing their license. In such a case, they would instead correct the mistake than have you report them to the licensing board. You can also seek mediation and arbitration.
