Which items are considered part of a designer's designs?

• A. Only architectural drawings.
• B. Drawings, design details, specifications, bills of quantity and design calculations.
• C. Construction permits.
• D. Site safety plans.

Answer: (B)

The designer’s designs consist of all documents that define the built works and how they are to be built. This goes beyond drawings to include design details that show how components fit together, specifications that set materials and workmanship standards, and design calculations that justify performance and safety. The bill of quantities, derived from the design, lists the quantities of work for pricing and procurement, so it is considered part of the design package in many practice contexts. Construction permits are regulatory approvals, and site safety plans relate to site management rather than the design itself. So the full set that represents the designer’s designs includes drawings, design details, specifications, bills of quantities and design calculations.