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The 7 Stages of the Plan Workflow

A practical guide to how construction plans evolve from first sketch to long‑term asset management.

  1. Concept & Feasibility
  2. Schematic Design
  3. Design Development
  4. Construction Documents
  5. Procurement / Pre-Construction
  6. Construction & Field Revisions
  7. Operations & Maintenance

1. Concept & Feasibility

Purpose & Key Questions

Validate whether the project makes sense. What are the site constraints, budget range, regulatory hurdles, and ROI targets?

Typical Deliverables

  • Feasibility report and high‑level cost model
  • Conceptual sketches or massing diagrams
  • Early risk register

Volanti Plan Table Use Cases

Stakeholders gather around a Plan Review Table to compare alternate massing studies, zoom into GIS overlays, and mark up constraints in real-time.

2. Schematic Design

Purpose & Key Questions

Translate the approved concept into an initial layout and form. Does the footprint meet program requirements? How do systems stack and route?

Typical Deliverables

  • Schematic floor plans, elevations, and site plan
  • Preliminary structural and MEP narratives
  • Outline specification

Volanti Plan Table Use Cases

Architects run pin‑up reviews directly on the touchscreen, sketching adjustments and capturing stakeholder comments instantly.

3. Design Development

Purpose & Key Questions

Refine the design and coordinate all disciplines into a unified model. Are clearances, codes, and client standards fully addressed?

Typical Deliverables

  • Detailed architectural, structural, and MEP plans
  • 3D coordination model
  • Updated cost estimate and schedule

Volanti Plan Table Use Cases

Teams split‑view 2D sheets beside live 3D models to resolve clashes quickly, reducing meeting time and RFIs later.

4. Construction Documents

Purpose & Key Questions

Produce the legally binding, permit‑ready drawings and specifications. Is everything coordinated and code‑compliant?

Typical Deliverables

  • Full drawing set with details, schedules, and notes
  • Project specifications book
  • Permit and tender packages

Volanti Plan Table Use Cases

Reviewers zoom into callouts at 4K resolution, overlay redlines, and stamp sheets as “Issued for Construction.” QR‑linked title blocks ensure version control.

5. Procurement / Pre‑Construction

Purpose & Key Questions

Select vendors, lock budgets, and plan site logistics. Are long‑lead items ordered and trade interfaces clear?

Typical Deliverables

  • Bid packages and comparison matrices
  • Shop drawing log
  • Site logistics and safety plans

Volanti Plan Table Use Cases

Estimators and trade partners gather around the table to review scopes, annotate clarifications, and sign off on procurement schedules.

6. Construction & Field Revisions

Purpose & Key Questions

Build the project while capturing any changes triggered by field conditions. Are RFIs and change orders reflected in real time?

Typical Deliverables

  • Field redlines and revised sheets
  • RFI and change order records
  • Progress photos and inspection reports

Volanti Plan Table Use Cases

On‑site crews use rugged Job Box units to pull up the latest drawings, overlay photos, and push annotated PDFs back to the design office.

7. Operations & Maintenance

Purpose & Key Questions

Hand over an accurate digital record for efficient facility management. How will future work reference today’s as‑builts?

Typical Deliverables

  • Final as‑built drawings and models
  • O&M manuals and warranties
  • Preventive maintenance schedules

Volanti Plan Table Use Cases

Facilities teams access the as‑built model on a Plan Desk, zoom to valve tags, and log maintenance history directly onto the digital twin.

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