Executive summary
A concise overview of major findings and their impact on schedule, budget, and permitability; includes a short list of priority corrections and responsible parties for each item.
A formal architecture review reduces rework, clarifies responsibilities, and records compliance evidence for permitting. It centralizes code citations, identifies coordination gaps between architectural and engineering disciplines, and creates a traceable decision log that supports downstream approvals and contractor execution.
The review is prepared and used by multiple stakeholders involved in project design, permitting, and construction.
Distribution typically extends to municipal plan reviewers, code consultants, structural and MEP engineers, and other parties who must act on listed deficiencies or confirmations.
A concise overview of major findings and their impact on schedule, budget, and permitability; includes a short list of priority corrections and responsible parties for each item.
Itemized list of applicable codes and standards with direct references (chapter/section) and notes on compliance status, exceptions, or requested variances.
Assessment of plan coordination with structural and MEP drawings, noting clashes, dimension conflicts, and enclosure/fire separation issues that affect constructability.
Checklist and examples showing compliance or noncompliance with accessibility requirements, including path of travel, restroom layouts, and signage where relevant.
Summary of material selections and fire/smoke characteristics that may affect egress, code classification, or energy compliance.
Annotated drawings, photographic evidence, referenced calculations, and a revision log that supports findings and tracks subsequent changes.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Notification | Email and SMS alerts to reviewers |
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel signer flow |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or advanced methods |
| File Types | PDF, DOCX, DWG accepted |
Use platforms that support secure file formats, strong authentication, and an immutable audit trail.
Ensure chosen tools meet your compliance requirements (HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable) and provide accessible exports for municipal records and long-term storage.
10 business days is typical for a full architectural review.
Owners or design teams often allowed 14 calendar days to respond.
Subsequent reviews commonly take 5–10 business days.
Municipal permit timelines vary widely by jurisdiction and complexity.
May reduce review time but usually carry additional fees.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 env/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Martin Properties used remote review workflows to streamline permit readiness.
Xerox integrated review workflows with back-office systems for document consistency.