Ep86 - How Long Should Drawings Actually Take?

About this episode

This episode discusses the timeline involved in creating residential design drawings, highlighting phases, expectations, and factors affecting the process.

In this episode, a home designer/drafter and a licensed architect team up to break down one of the most misunderstood parts of the residential design process: how long it really takes to create a full set of drawings. From early concepts to permit-ready plans, we dive into what phases take the most time, what clients can expect at each step, and what factors can slow things down (or speed things up). Whether you're a homeowner, builder, or just curious about how the sausage gets made, this episode pulls back the curtain on the timeline behind the blueprints.

People in this episode

Host: birnamdesignco

Topics covered

• residential design
• drawing process
• construction timelines
• client expectations
• design phases

Keywords

• drawings
• residential design
• construction
• architect
• homeowner
• design process
• timelines

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