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Request a proposal with your plans

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  1. Step 1: Tell us who you are
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    Tell us who you are

    Fill in your name, phone, email, the type of project and the address. It takes a minute.

  2. Step 2: Upload your existing plans
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    Upload your existing plans

    Click “Choose files” or drag your PDFs or photos into the box. Up to 8 files, 50 MB each. No plans? Skip this.

  3. Step 3: Click “Mark areas”
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    Click “Mark areas”

    Your plans open full screen. Every page of the PDF is there; scroll down to see them all.

  4. Step 4: Circle what you want us to work on
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    Circle what you want us to work on

    Choose ◯ Circle or ▭ Box and drag over the area. Then write what you would like done there, e.g. “new kitchen here”.

  5. Step 5: Mark other pages too
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    Mark other pages too

    Scroll to the next page and mark it the same way. Every area is listed on the right; click one to jump back to it. Click Done when you finish.

  6. Step 6: Describe the project, or just talk
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    Describe the project, or just talk

    Type a short description, or click “🎤 Record a voice note” and speak in any language. You can listen back before sending.

  7. Step 7: Send your request
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    Send your request

    We review your plans and reply with a written proposal: scope, schedule and fee.

Request a proposal Questions? Call 718-500-3677

Review drawings and leave comments

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  1. Step 1: Open a drawing
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    Open a drawing

    Sign in to your client portal and click “Open & comment” next to the drawing you want to review.

  2. Step 2: Scroll down to see every page
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    Scroll down to see every page

    Multi-page sets show all pages one under the other. The tools start in “Move” mode, so you can scroll freely.

  3. Step 3: Zoom in to read the measurements
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    Zoom in to read the measurements

    Use + and −, Ctrl + mouse wheel, or pinch on a phone. “Fit” shows the whole sheet again.

  4. Step 4: Pin: click a spot and type your comment
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    Pin: click a spot and type your comment

    Choose “● Pin”, click the place on the plan, write what you would like changed, then click Save comment.

  5. Step 5: Circle an area
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    Circle an area

    Choose “◯ Circle” and drag around the part of the plan, then type your comment and save.

  6. Step 6: Draw or point with an arrow
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    Draw or point with an arrow

    “✎ Draw” for a freehand sketch, “↗ Arrow” to point at something. Add your comment and save.

  7. Step 7: Prefer to talk? Leave a voice note
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    Prefer to talk? Leave a voice note

    Mark the plan, click “🎤 Record a voice note”, speak, click Stop, then Save comment.

  8. Step 8: All comments are listed on the right
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    All comments are listed on the right

    Click a comment to jump to it on the plan. The studio replies right there, and you get an email.

  9. Step 9: Happy with the drawing? Approve it
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    Happy with the drawing? Approve it

    Click “Approve this drawing” at the top. The studio is notified.

Open your client portal Questions? Call 718-500-3677