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Who owns point cloud and laser scan data?
Who owns point cloud data depends on who commissioned the scan. See how raw scans, registered clouds and scan-to-BIM models differ, and what to exclude.
Who owns record drawings and as-built drawings?
Who owns as-built drawings? Usually the owner, since the contractor prepares them, while record drawings are the architect's. See who controls each document.
Who owns the BIM model: the owner, architect or contractor?
Who owns the BIM model depends on who authored each element and what the BIM exhibit says. A matrix of model content, typical owners and firm history.
Who owns the records an owner's rep keeps: the owner or the firm?
Owner's rep records ownership explained: which project records belong to the owner, which working files stay with the firm, and the clauses that decide it.
Why AI still struggles with construction drawings
AI construction drawings limitations explained for principals: cross-sheet references, symbols, local codes and scarce expert-reviewed examples.