Digital plans
Electronic versions of architectural blueprints used in planning and construction.
Digital plans facilitate easier distribution and access to project documents, enabling team members to view, edit, and share updates instantly, improving communication and collaboration.
Used in a sentence
The project team accessed the digital plans via our cloud-based platform for real-time collaboration and updates.
Synonyms/variation
Electronic Plans
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