Building Consents

Working Drawings are essential for any construction project. Not only do these give the builder the necessary information to build from, but to obtain council approval, these are a must.

Working Drawings. (these include but are not limited to).

  • Site Plan / Location Plan / Council GIS. (Site survey by others).
  • Existing Plan.
  • Proposed Plan.
  • Slab Plan / Foundation Plan. (Rib-Raft Slab by Engineers, Foundation investigations by Engineers).
  • Wall linings (Bracing) Plan. Lintel Plan.
  • Rafter Plan. (Trusses by others).
  • Roof Plan.
  • Elevations (Existing & Proposed).
  • Internal Elevations.
  • Sections.
  • Details
  • Electrical Plan.
  • Plumbing Plan.
  • Window Schedule.

Specification Document Content

The Specification Document is required by council to accompany your Building Consent. It is essentially a list of all the building products that you intend to use on your building project along with their certification and installation literature.

Included in the Specification Document are:

  • Energy Efficiency Calculations.
  • Bracing Calculations.
  • Risk Matrix Assessments. (New Zealand).