If you’re planning a construction project, you’ll need to create detailed construction documents. These documents include everything from site plans and floor plans to elevations, door and frame schedules, sections, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings.
Construction Documents
Construction documents are one of the most critical components of any successful building project. These detailed drawings and specifications translate design intent into precise, buildable plans. They provide contractors with the information needed to accurately price the project, prepare bids, and submit permit applications to local municipalities.
At Flint Architects, our construction documents are prepared with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. Every plan, section, and elevation is carefully developed to meet all applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards. This level of precision helps minimize questions during construction, reduce costly changes, and keep your project on schedule.
We collaborate closely with clients throughout this phase to ensure that every design decision is reflected in the final documents. The result is a clear, coordinated set of plans that provides contractors with confidence — and ensures your project is built exactly as envisioned.
Getting Your Permits
Construction documents are an essential part of every building project. They serve as the blueprint for construction, ensuring that all contractors are working from the same coordinated set of plans. These documents are also a key requirement for obtaining the necessary permits from your local municipality — without them, your project simply can’t move forward.
The permitting process begins when your construction documents are submitted to the municipality for review. Local officials carefully examine the plans to verify compliance with building codes, zoning ordinances, and other regulations. Once approved, a building permit is issued, allowing construction to begin.
Because every municipality has its own review process and submission requirements, it’s important to understand what documentation is needed before applying. Some may request additional details or engineering reports to complete the approval process. Flint Architects has extensive experience navigating these requirements and coordinating with local authorities to help streamline approvals and minimize delays.
After securing your permit, the next step is to solicit contractor bids. Detailed and accurate construction documents make this process more efficient by allowing contractors to provide competitive, comparable pricing. We always recommend obtaining multiple bids and selecting a contractor with proven experience in projects similar to yours.
At Flint Architects, we prepare comprehensive and precise construction documents, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, door and frame schedules, and complete mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings. Our goal is to ensure that your project is buildable, code-compliant, and fully aligned with your design vision — setting the foundation for a successful construction phase.
Thanks for reading! At Flint Architects, we’re passionate about creating spaces that reflect how people live and work. Founded by Stephen Flint, a University of Illinois alumnus with over two decades of design and construction experience, we combine creativity and practicality to bring your vision to life.