Engineering Plans

Engineering plans translate a project's requirements into dimensions, materials, connections and system layouts. The starting point may be architectural drawings, a survey, equipment information or a description of the proposed work.

An engineer may be needed for new construction, changes to an existing property or a design issue that needs more detail before permitting or construction.

Confirm the engineering scope with the professional you engage and any permit requirements with the local building department.

• Developing the design for a new building
• Documenting changes to an existing structure or building system

These documents may be relevant to the work. Agree on the deliverables with your engineer and confirm any submission requirements with the reviewing authority.

• civil plans
• engineering drawings
• mep plans
• permit-ready plans
• structural plans

Related permit topics include phased construction.

This page does not say whether a permit is required. Ask the local building department which approvals and documents your project needs.

Start with a short description. These details can help define the scope, but you do not need everything ready to request a quote.

• The project city or county, and the property address if known
• What you want to build, change or repair
• How the space or site is used now and what you plan to change
• Whether you have drawings or photos to share during follow-up
• The status of any permit application and comments received
• Your target dates or other scheduling constraints

• Permit Plans
• Structural Engineering
• Residential Additions
• Site Plans
• Warehouse Engineering

Terms that may appear in plans, permit comments or contractor conversations about this work.

• phased construction