How to read a concept draft

What each section of a draft tells you, and what to do with it.

The banner

It reminds you the draft is for planning. Anything you build or use must be checked by a qualified professional first.

Overview and key specs

Check that the size, capacity and budget match what you meant. Numbers marked approx. are estimates to confirm.

Drawings

Use them to agree on the shape and layout with others. They are not to scale for building.

Parts and budget

Each part has a typical spec, a price range and the kind of supplier. Use the middle of the ranges for a first total.

Build phases

The order of work, rough time for each phase and the steps that need a professional.

Rules, who to involve, open questions

Your to-do list: the offices to call, the people to hire and the decisions still to make.

Concept drafts are for planning, budgeting and talking to professionals. They are not engineering or build plans. Have a qualified professional check any design before you build or use it.