Honestly, I think the push for full 3D modeling on every single residential plan is overkill.

Tbh, I had a client in Springfield demand a full Revit model for a basic kitchen addition last month. The file got so heavy it crashed my workstation three times, adding 8 hours to the job for zero real benefit on a permit set. Ngl, I think 2D details with some smart blocks are still the right call for a lot of smaller projects. Has anyone else pushed back on this and just stuck with 2D for simpler work?

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leob5822d ago

Honestly, I used to push for 3D on everything, thought it was the only professional way. But after a few small bathroom remodels where the modeling time ate the whole fee, I had to change my tune. Now for anything under a certain size, I just do clean 2D details and everyone gets their permits just fine.

river_dixon22d ago

Yeah, it feels like a tech for tech's sake thing. I mean, my old landlord tried to make me use a complicated app just to report a leaky faucet when a text would've worked. Same energy, idk. Adding steps that don't actually fix the problem faster.

theajohnson22d ago

Totally agree with you @river_dixon. It also feels like a way to avoid real responsibility, like if the request is logged in a fancy system, they can blame the process instead of their own slow response. My friend's building uses a portal that makes you upload three photos before you can submit anything, which just adds more work for the person with the problem.