Does Chief X1 make your plumbing & electrical details?

[James Eggert]

I agree, there isn't software that can "finish" the mechanical portions of a project. Most trades reroute or ignore what is drawn anyway(but that is not the answer for this query)!

This would be a godsend to an inexperienced designer, however, each person has to learn about the different facets of construction in order to complete it. In most cases, the mechanical/electrical/sprinkler contractors will do their own schematic drawing to determine their installation. There are many times where a designer desires to control what or who does anything in a particular area of a project, re: not allowing ductwork or piping to go thru an area where a dumbwaiter needs to have travel space from floor to floor.

Not doing a schematic of the plumbing, or ductwork, or connecting an electrical item with a located switch is not a crime; it depends on what the client paid for?, what they expect?, and what the designer can provide without using additional outside services, unless necessary.

If the client paid for such complete details, then that should have been included in the scope of work, and pricing included to cover such elements!