Note: Some of our designers require customers to sign and return a license agreement before the plans are emailed or shipped.
Plan Packages
Your needs and the needs of your contractor and subcontractors will determine the format or the number of sets of construction drawings necessary for your construction project. Typically, you will need to provide one or more printed copies or a PDF to your building department when obtaining building permits and at least one printed copy or a PDF to your lender. Check with your builder and subcontractors to find out how many printed sets of plans they will require. Remember, it is important that you keep a set of construction drawings or the original electronic file (PDF or CAD) for your own reference during construction and for future needs. Please review the following plan packages before ordering.
- PDF Study Set – Electronic file of the construction drawings stamped “Not for Construction.” This plan package can be used for review purposes and obtaining bids or estimates. Typically, it is delivered by email in PDF format within 1-2 business days after placing your order (during regular business hours Monday – Friday, excluding holidays). This plan package cannot be reproduced or used for construction due to copyright laws.
- 1 Set / Study Set – A full, printed set of copyrighted construction drawings shipped to you. These plans are used for review purposes and obtaining bids and estimates. Often, they are stamped, “Not for Construction.” This plan package cannot be reproduced or used for construction due to copyright laws.
- 1 Construction Set – One full, printed set of construction drawings shipped to you. This plan package is needed to construct a simple project. (Only available for select project plans).
- 3 Sets – Three printed copies of the construction drawings shipped to you. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- 3 Sets + PDF – Three printed copies of the construction drawings shipped to you plus a PDF of the construction drawings emailed to you. This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- 5 Sets – Five printed copies of the construction drawings shipped to you. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- 5 Sets + PDF – Five printed copies of the construction drawings shipped to you plus a PDF of the construction drawings emailed to you. This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- 8 Sets – Eight printed copies of the construction drawings shipped to you. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- 8 Sets + PDF – Eight printed copies of the construction drawings shipped to you plus a PDF of the construction drawings emailed to you. This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- Reproducible Master – Plan package for making minor changes to the construction drawings shipped to you. Consists of one printed copy of the construction drawings and a copyright release granting legal permission to modify and print copies of the plans needed for construction. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- PDF – Electronic file of the construction drawings delivered by email in PDF format typically within 1-2 business days after placing your order (during regular business hours Monday – Friday, excluding holidays). This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. With this plan package, you can build the structure one time.
- PDF + Unlimited-Build License – Electronic file of the construction drawings delivered by email in PDF format typically within 1-2 business days after placing your order (during regular business hours Monday – Friday, excluding holidays). This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. It also includes an unlimited-build license allowing you to build the structure as many times as you would like to build it.
- CAD File – Complete set of construction drawings (excluding commercial plans) in electronic format for use by design professionals to make substantial changes to the plans. This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. You must have CAD software to open a CAD file. CAD files are delivered by email typically within 1-2 business days after placing your order (during regular business hours Monday – Friday, excluding holidays). This package includes a license to build the structure one time.
- CAD File + PDF – Complete set of construction drawings (excluding commercial plans) in CAD and PDF formats for use by design professionals making substantial changes to the plans. This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. You must have CAD software to open a CAD file. The PDF and CAD file are delivered by email typically within 1-2 business days after placing your order (during regular business hours Monday – Friday, excluding holidays). This package includes a license to build the structure one time.
- CAD File + Unlimited-Build License – Complete set of construction drawings (excluding commercial plans) in electronic format for use by design professionals to make substantial changes to the plans. This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. You must have CAD software to open a CAD file. CAD files are delivered by email typically within 1-2 business days after placing your order (during regular business hours Monday – Friday, excluding holidays). This package also includes an unlimited-build license allowing you to build the structure as many times as you would like to build it.
- CAD File + PDF + Unlimited Build License – Complete set of construction drawings (excluding commercial plans) in CAD and PDF formats for use by design professionals making substantial changes to the plans. This package includes a copyright release granting legal permission to make changes to the construction drawings and print copies of the plans needed for construction. You must have CAD software to open a CAD file. The PDF and CAD file are delivered by email typically within 1-2 business days after placing your order (during regular business hours Monday – Friday, excluding holidays). This package includes a license to build the structure one time. This package also includes an unlimited-build license allowing you to build the structure as many times as you would like to build it.
Additional Options
- Additional Set – Complete printed set of the construction drawings shipped to you. Since our plans cannot be photocopied, extra sets are available for purchase within 90 days of the original purchase.
- Material List – A general listing of the quantities and sizes of materials needed for construction of your project. This tool aids your builder in the estimating process. A material list cannot be sold without the simultaneous or prior purchase of a plan package of the same plan number. NOTE: Material lists only include materials for the base plan offered with the no charge foundation and wall framing options. The materials for alternate wall framing and foundation options available for an extra charge will not be included in the material list.
- Right Reading Reverse – One-time surcharge for customers wanting to build the structure in reverse. All sets of construction drawings in your plan package will come in full reverse essentially flipping the floor plan from left to right with all text, symbols, and notes reading correctly, rather than mirrored. Your order will be fulfilled in right reading reverse format only. The standard format of the construction drawings will not be included with your order.
- Foundations – Some designers offer other foundation options in addition to the standard foundation for a plan. When additional foundation options are available for a plan, they will be listed on the plan page along with an extra fee when applicable. You will only receive the foundation you select when placing your order.
- Wall Framing – Some designers offer other wall framing options in addition to the standard wall framing for a plan. When additional wall framing options are available for a plan, they will be listed on the plan page along with an extra fee when applicable. You will only receive the wall framing option you select when placing your order.
Shipping costs
Shipping and handling rates depend on the plan number, plan package, point of origin, shipping destination, and delivery method. Shipping charges are shown before you enter your credit card information.
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