Construction Documentation with Tess Twiehaus The Interior Collective

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Tess Tweehouse, founder of Tess Interiors, discusses the importance of comprehensive construction documentation in interior design projects. She shares insights into managing construction documents and communication with contractors. Tess explains the process of creating bid sets and construction documents, including file storage and regular communication with contractors and trades. She also discusses the team structure at Tess Interiors and the number of projects they handle simultaneously. The conversation highlights the significance of revisions during the construction phase and the documentation and communication process followed by Tess's team. In this conversation, Tess dissects the process of creating construction documents and the importance of clear communication with contractors and trades. She explains how the furniture budget is determined and how materials, finishes, and cabinet details are applied to the construction documents. Tess emphasizes the need for detailed schedules, including materials, appliances, plumbing, and lighting. She also discusses the use of concept decks and the importance of revisions and communication throughout the project. Anastasia shares insights into the software and tools she uses to keep organized, including Google Drive and Dropbox. She concludes with expanding on meeting note documentation to maximize searchability and minimize any miscommunication.