Overheard a client say they 'just needed a pretty picture' for their permit

Honestly, it made me realize how many people don't get that our drawings are legal documents, not just art. I had to explain that a single misplaced dimension on a foundation plan last week caused a whole site visit delay. How do you guys handle clients who don't understand the weight of what we do?

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2 Comments

miller.avery1mo ago

Ever add a scary "what if" clause to your contract?

the_mary1mo ago

Actually, the goal is to make a contract so clear that scary "what if" stuff never comes up. Trying to cover every wild scenario can make the document a mess that no one wants to read. A solid, simple agreement about who does what and when is usually better than a list of bad dreams. That's just my take on it though, miller.avery.