Post-Frame Building Plans
Post-Frame Drawing Sets for Permitting and Construction
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Client Information
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
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Phone Number
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Mailing Address
Street Address/PO Box
Street Address Line 2 (If Applicable)
City
Province
Postal Code
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Building Information
Tell us about the building you want to build. Building can be a complex process. Kiras is here to guide you through the process.
What industry is you/your business in?
Agriculture
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Other
If "Other", please explain:
If Agriculture, have you read through our free Agricultural Building Design Guide?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
What is the proposed building width?
What is the proposed building length?
What is the proposed interior ceiling height/clearance of the building?
Floor Plan (Upload)
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Show us your proposed building with a sketch of the floor plan (optional)
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What is your building going to be used for? (Select all that apply)
Farm Equipment Storage
Farm Equipment Repair
Non-Farm Equipment Repair
Chemical Storage
Storage of Hazardous Goods
Warehousing/Storage of Goods
Manufacturing/Processing of Goods
Welding
Office Space
Retail Space
Personal Services/Consulting Services
Private Residence - House
Short Term Rental Units (Motel/Hotel/Air BnB/VRBO)
Long Term Rental Units (Apartments)
Other
If "Other", please explain:
If the building is for the storage of equipment, please provide a short list of current/future equipment and their make and model numbers (if able).
What is the minimum width of door required to store the widest piece of equipment? (ft)
i.e. combine header?
What is the minimum height of door required to store the tallest piece of equipment? (ft)
i.e. air seeder/drill?, combine, camper?
Will your building be heated?
Yes
Yes - a heated part and an unheated part
No
No - but it may be insulated and heated in the future
If "No - but it may be insulated and heated in the future", please explain:
If yes, which sources of fuel are available? (Select all that apply)
Electricity
Natural Gas
Propane
Diesel Powered Generator
Other
If "Other", please explain:
If yes, do you have a preferred method of heating the building? (Select all that apply)
Hydronic Floor Heat w/ Boiler
Unit Heaters (Standalone or makeup heat only)
Radiant Tube Heaters
Central Air w/ Ductwork
Mini-split/Multi-split Heat Pump
Ground Source Heat Pump/Geothermal
Other
If "Other", please explain:
Do you wish to have Air Conditioning in your building?
Yes
Yes - but only in a part of the building
No
If "Yes - but only in a part of the building", please explain:
Preferred Method of Foundation Construction:
Treated Wood Posts (Standard Post-Frame Construction)
Concrete Post Base (Perma-Column or Equal)
Concrete Foundation (Concrete Grade Beam/Stem Wall)
Other
If "Other", please explain:
Does your building require a washroom?
Yes - Single Private Washroom
Yes - Public Washroom
No
Does your building require mop/wash sinks?
Yes - One
Yes - Multiple
No
Will your building have a concrete floor/slab?
Yes
No
Will your building have a floor drain and sump pit?
Yes
No
Does your building require a loading dock(s)?
Yes
No
When would you like to have your building built by so that you can start using it?
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
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Site Information
Tell us about the site where you want to build on.
Address
GPS Coordinates (Northing, Westing)
Civic Address/Legal Land Description
City/Town
Province
Postal Code
Site Plan Sketch
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Show us your property with a sketch - whether its a farm yard, industrial lot, commercial space, etc. Include the property lines, any treed areas, location of power lines, other buildings on the site, septic tanks/holding tanks, water lines, buried power lines, etc. Include as much information as you can provide. Include dimensions to buildings and property lines from the proposed build site. Include legal surveys or building location certificates or utility locate certificates if you have access to them.
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Geotechnical Investigation Report
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If available, upload your geotechnical report here. (Optional)
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Describe the soil type of the land (Select all that apply)
Heavy Top Soil
Light Top Soil
Soft Clay
Medium Clay
Dense/Stiff/Hard Clay
Silty
Loose Sandy
Compact Sand
Gravelly
Boggy/Marshy/Organic/Wet
What is the typical water table depth below grade at the build site during a wet period? (ft)
What is the nearest natural water source to the build site? How far from the building site? What is the estimated elevation difference between the top of water and the top of build site during a wet period? (ft)
i.e. lakes, rivers, marshes, swamps, etc.
If you are to have indoor plumbing (washroom, sinks, etc.), where will you discharge the grey/black water?
Municipal Septic System
Holding Tank
Holding Tank w/ Greywater Ejector System
Local/Private Lagoon
Local/Private Water Treatment Process
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Additional Services
Building can be complex and time consuming. In addition to providing architectural and structural drawings for permitting and construction, Kiras also offers a full suite of design, coordination, inspection, and project management services which you can add to your quote package. We recommend all of the following services to ensure your build goes smoothly. Please select all services below that you would like Kiras to provide a separate quote for.
Permitting Applications and Communication
Please Select
Yes
No
Kiras will apply for the required building permits on your behalf and handle all communication with the permitting authority and building inspectors throughout the project.
Mechanical Engineering Services
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Yes
No
Kiras will retain a subconsultant to provide mechanical engineering services - which includes the design of the HVAC and plumbing systems of the building. Note: This may be required by the permitting officials if your building is larger than 6,458 ft2 (600 m2) in building area or if it falls into a specific use and occupancy class.
Electrical Engineering Services
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Yes
No
Kiras will retain a subconsultant to provide electrical engineering services - which includes the design of the electrical systems of the building. Note: This may be required by the permitting officials if your building is larger than 6,458 ft2 (600 m2) in building area or if it falls into a specific use and occupancy class.
Geotechnical Engineering/Soils Investigation
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Yes
No
Kiras will retain a subconsultant to provide a geotechnical investigation report - which includes detailed information regarding the soils you will build on. Note: This may be required by the permitting officials or Kiras depending on the site, risk, and size of your building.
Pre-Design In-Person Meeting
Please Select
Yes - Kiras to come to me
Yes - I will come to Kiras
No
Kiras will be happy to have a phone call or online video meeting with you as part of our design process but we have found merit in coming to you to meet in person, shake your hand, see the site, and sit down around a table together to walk you through the entire design process and available options.
Contractor Selection Services/Obtaining Contractor Pricing (Highly Recommended)
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Yes
No
Kiras will submit the design drawings to different post-frame contractors/building suppliers within our extensive network of builders on your behalf to obtain competitive apples to apples quotes.
Quality Assurance Inspections (Highly Recommended)
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Yes
No
Kiras will complete quality assurance inspections at key points during the construction to ensure the building is being built in accordance with the design and to an acceptable industry standard. At the completion of the construction, Kiras will provide a Letter of Certification stating that the building was built to an acceptable standard.
Post-Frame Builder Communication/Liasson
Please Select
Yes
No
Kiras will act on your behalf to communicate with the post-frame builder, manage project schedule, process and review payment requests/project holdbacks, and process change orders - all while transparently communicating with you and keeping you informed.
Utility Locates
Please Select
Yes
No
Kiras will ensure all public and private utility locates are completed prior to construction to limit project risk.
Full Project Management Services
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Yes
No
You tell us what you want and Kiras delivers it. We handle everything from contractor selection, site preparation, contractor communication, utility locates, quality assurance inspections, permitting applications, and anything else that might be required during the course of construction. This is the ultimate stress free solution to building your new building and leaving it to the experts.
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