Question 1

what must a purchaser consider for installing flooring? What material flooring will your home designs accommodate.

Accepted Answer

Hi Dell All those items are normally covered in the building Specification, that is a separate document to the house plans.   Housing Specification would typically cover a schedule of fittings, fixtures and finishes. items which the customer or builder has specified

Question 2

What is a concept house plan

Accepted Answer

There are 2 main sets of plans when building a home one is the concept plans and the second is  full construction plans.   Concept plans.
If you own the concept plans, you have a major advantage when shopping for a builder.
As you can get several builders to compete or bid  for the job and get the best possible price. 
This will normally save you many thousands of dollars, compared to using the builders plans as he owns the copyright on his own plans, and it illegal to have other builders bid on his design. 
So you are open to legal action for breach of copyright. This can even happen years after the home is complete.
Where as if you own the concept plans, this saves all that risks. Concept plans Example    Construction plans. We have found most builders prefer you to supply the concept plans only, and they supply the full construction plans using your concept plans as a draft design.
The reason is because of buying power. 
They normally are affiliated with a number of building material suppliers, and will draw the final construction drawings to meet there building specifications.
All though you will have final say on the building material, they will have a base building specifications that they get the best price for. 
The building specifications are an important group of documents which forms part of the building contract. 
The specifications  can change from builder to builder and from one city to another depending on availability.   When getting a builder to bid on your concept plans, you should always ask for a building specifications sheet of building material that they have included in the quote.   Construction Plans Example    Owner Builder or DIY Builder An owner builder is also best to have  concept plans drawn before moving onto full construction plans.
As an owner builder you can use the concept plans to send to building material suppliers and tradesman to get quotes before moving to full construction plans. Our concept plans are detailed with full plan dimensions so they can quote it fully.
This means as an owner builder you will know the full costs of construction with in a few weeks, and if the project will meet your budget. If you are over budget you can make the necessary changes, before having the full construction plans drawn saving you time and money.
Also having the full construction costs means you can approach the bank with confidence, knowing that you can finish the home completely.

Question 3

What are Construction plans.

Accepted Answer

Construction plans. We have found most builders prefer you to supply the concept plans only, and they supply the full construction plans using your concept plans as a draft design. The reason is because of buying power. They normally are affiliated with a number of building material suppliers and will draw the final construction drawings to meet their building specifications. All though you will have the final say on the building material, they will have a base building specifications that they get the best price for. The building specifications are an important group of documents that forms part of the building contract. The specifications can change from builder to builder and from one city to another depending on availability. Construction Plans Example

Question 4

What is Material Take Off List

Accepted Answer

The material takeoff document must have a comprehensive list of materials required to complete the project, Material take off is a term used in engineering and construction, and refers to a list of materials with quantities and types (such as specific grades of steel) that are required to build a designed structure or item. This list is generated by analysis of a blueprint or other design document.

Question 5

what is a kit home

Accepted Answer

A kit home is designed off site, most of the major parts such as the walls, floor and roof framing are prefabricated. and then all the materials are delivered by truck to the construction site for assembly. Normally much cheaper than modular homes, but fittings and finishes are usually a separate costs that is not automatically included.

Question 6

Hi Chris,
We really like these house plans but I am in a wheelchair so I need more room in the bathroom. I would want to make the two bathrooms into one large one. We are empty nesters and plan to keep in that way so guests can just use the toilet in the laundry room. I am in Louisiana USA so we would need measurements in feet/inches also. Thanks for your time. Great house plans. You are talented.
Sincerely,
Christina Bratcher

Accepted Answer

Hi Christina, Yes we can  However  I recommend more changes for a wheelchair Example •	At lease one access ramp  •	Extra wide doors for easy access •	Ramp to shower  •	additional area to store a wheelchair •	extra Evacuation Routes so you can escape the premises at minimal danger. You can have your builder do the changes, if you wish at Construction plans. Plan stage  More Info  There are 2 main sets of plans when building a home one is the concept plans and the second is full construction plans.  Concept plans. If you own the concept plans, you have a major advantage when shopping for a builder. As you can get several builders to compete or bid for the job and get the best possible price. This will normally save you many thousands of dollars, compared to using the builder's plans as he owns the copyright on his own plans, and it illegal to have other builders bid on his design. So you are open to legal action for breach of copyright. This can even happen years after the home is complete. Whereas if you own the concept plans, this saves all that risks. Concept plans Example youtu.be/Y_QbyO9XnOU   Construction plans.  We have found most builders prefer you to supply the concept plans only, and they supply the full construction plans using your concept plans as a draft design. The reason is because of buying power. They normally are affiliated with a number of building material suppliers and will draw the final construction drawings to meet their building specifications. All though you will have the final say on the building material, they will have a base building specifications that they get the best price for. The building specifications are an important group of documents that forms part of the building contract. The specifications can change from builder to builder and from one city to another depending on availability.  When getting a builder to bid on your concept plans, you should always ask for a building specifications sheet of building material that they have included in the quote.  Construction Plans Example www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZRudoffTZg   Owner Builder or DIY Builder  An owner-builder is also best to have concept plans drawn before moving onto full construction plans. As an owner-builder, you can use the concept plans to send to building material suppliers and tradesmen to get quotes before moving to full construction plans.  Our concept plans are detailed with full plan dimensions so they can quote it fully. This means as an owner builder you will know the full costs of construction within a few weeks, and if the project will meet your budget.  If you are over the budget you can make the necessary changes, before having the full construction plans drawn saving you time and money. Also having the full construction costs means you can approach the bank with confidence, knowing that you can finish the home completely.  Cyclone / Hurricane / Snow - Notes  House plans are drawn to international standards which includes standard wind loading and bracing, when you're in cyclonic and Hurricane areas you need to have extra bracing and tie down to make the home high resistance to high winds and extreme conditions. The engineer also needs to be involved in snow areas where you need extra support for the heavy snow loads on the roof. The recommended procedure is to have plans presented to an engineer who will normally have a bore test done on your land so he can assess the strength capability of the soil, they will then design the footings and tie down bracing required for your home for your area  Submitting to council and local building authorities  To submit plans to council you will need to check with your local authority to confirm all their requirements, they will normally have a check list. Note sometimes requirements differ from area to area.  However here are the normal requirements.  • Full working drawings ( as per our plans pack) • Soil test information • Structural Engineering Design Check & Certification ( engineer needs our plans and soil test to provide the Certification) • Contour survey of your land • Site Plan ( the house design shown in position on your land ) we can provide this for $250 but need the contour survey 1st • Energy Efficiency Assessment • Registered Builders license number (For insurance reasons and costs, we do not offer our construction plans to owner builders) However You can use the plans if you take them as the creator’s responsibility, and take the authorship This will enable you to submit to council as your own work. Please check this with your council  If you wish to proceed, simply confirm by email and I will forward you an invoice Regards Chris

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