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The Hidden Costs of Guesswork: Are Assumptions Sabotaging Your Projects?

Writer's picture: John RussoJohn Russo

Updated: Jan 29



Imagine this: the design is finalized, construction begins, and everything seems to be on track—until a contractor uncovers an unexpected structural column that doesn’t match the plans. Work grinds to a halt, budgets swell with redesign costs, and the project timeline is blown.

Sound familiar? Unfortunately, relying on unverified or incomplete data is a common—and costly—mistake in construction.


The Cost of Assumptions


Unverified or inaccurate building documentation is a silent culprit behind project delays and budget overruns. Small errors in the data can lead to big problems during execution such as unforeseen site conditions, rework, and mounting change orders that frustrate both your team and the owner.

But what if you could eliminate these risks before they ever appeared?


The Game-Changing Solution: 3D As-Built Models


With 3D asbuilt models, you gain precise, up-to-date insights into the real-world conditions of your project site. These models provide an accurate digital representation of your building, ensuring you can identify and resolve issues long before construction begins.

Here’s how 3D asbuilt models and professional building documentation save time, money, and headaches:

  • Avoiding Unforeseen Conditions: These models capture every detail, so there are no hidden surprises when work starts.

  • Reducing Risk in Early Design Decisions: Armed with accurate data, your design team can confidently plan, knowing their assumptions align with reality.

  • Building Trust with the Owner: Showing your commitment to minimizing risk and delivering results based on reliable data sets you apart as a trusted partner.


A Better Way to Build


On a recent project, 3D asbuilt models revealed misaligned utilities that would have caused costly construction delays. With this data, the design team adjusted their plans early, saving weeks of rework and thousands in unnecessary expenses.


Why Wait?


Starting your project with precise building documentation is an investment that pays for itself by preventing delays, reducing risks, and ensuring success. Don’t let unverified data derail your project when a better solution is within reach.


Coming Next Month


Speaking of delays, did you know that change orders are one of the top culprits behind project headaches? In our next post, we’ll show you how to prevent these costly disruptions with the right tools and strategies. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss it!

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