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What does “not for construction” leave unresolved?
A “not for construction” stamp seems clear about one thing: the set shouldn’t be treated as authorization to build. It’s less clear to me whether it also means the drawings are too incomplete for meaningful pricing or a permit application.
How should that status be read alongside labels such as “for permit” and “issued for construction”? I assume the answer depends on who issued the drawings and which revision they apply to. Before relying on a set for bids, permit review, or site work, what written confirmation of its status and intended use would you ask for?
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“Not for construction” doesn’t, by itself, establish whether the drawings are complete enough for pricing or permit review. Ask the issuer to confirm in writing which revision the stamp applies to and whether that set is intended for bidding, permit submission, or both. A set may support an estimate or permit submission if its scope and level of detail suit that use. For bidding, the practical test is whether each bidder can price the same defined scope; unresolved gaps may mean bids need explicit assumptions or exclusions rather than being comparable as fixed prices.