I totally agree with you – the plan has to be very clear. The example I used above is not the finished plotted plan but is a screen shot from within AutoCAD. It’s not a coloured plan when it plots and I also didn’t show the plant schedule with sizes, descriptions, etc. that help to explain things.
The project is being built now and there has been no issues with contractors understanding the plans. Also I’m not sure that the same plan drawn by hand would be any easier to understand. It’s a long highway project (10km) so lots of plants and some complex mixes to fit in with lots of text and notes.
I know I wouldn’t want to draw by hand or manually count trees again – but that’s me. I know plenty of people who prefer to draw by hand and love the more organic process – as I’m sure you do. Each to their own I say – as long as the end product is a great design.
Regards
Paul Stafford
