Sure, digital documentation is great. But when you're finalizing a client presentation or preparing updated site plans for the owner, you often can’t beat prints. The ability to customize and produce those prints on demand is invaluable. That's why more AEC firms are turning to in-house plotters and printers which allow them to create high-quality, custom documentation for a wide range of use cases—quickly and cost-effectively.
We can help! Here’s how an in-house printer can improve your firm's ability to produce the right documents at the right time, no matter the need.
1. Tailored Prints for Client and Stakeholder Presentations
When you’re presenting a project to a client or stakeholder, every detail matters. Printed materials such as renderings, site plans, and blueprints need to be both easily understood and impressive. With an in-house wide-format printer, you have the freedom to produce customized presentation materials that fit the unique needs of each meeting.
Whether it’s scaling down a large site plan to a more manageable size for a boardroom discussion or printing full-scale renderings to showcase design concepts, having the ability to tailor prints on demand ensures that your firm can deliver polished, professional presentations so you’re only relying on vendors for large or complex projects.
2. Custom Solutions for On-Site Use
On the construction site, safety is key and time is money. The ability to create jobsite communications that are current and accurate is crucial. In-house print systems let you create emergency information posters, construction site maps and safety notices that get are useful and actionable.
Having a machine on the jobsite ensures that the right materials are always available when needed. Instead of waiting for an external printer to deliver updated documents, you can make changes and print new plans in real time, reducing downtime and ensuring that the team on-site has the most accurate, up-to-date information.
3. Flexibility to Meet Any Project Requirement
Every project has its unique needs, and the ability to customize your print output to fit those needs can give your firm a competitive edge. In-house wide-format printers allow for flexibility in print size, material choice, and document format.
This flexibility extends beyond traditional paper formats. Many wide-format printers can handle different materials, allowing you to create signage or durable prints for a variety of uses. With an in-house solution, your firm has the versatility to produce a wide range of custom materials to suit any project environment or audience —whether it’s scaled-up blueprints for site supervisors or waterproof, tear-resistant plans for outdoor conditions.
4. Cost-Effective Customization
In-house printing can help to avoid additional costs in rush couriers and reduce the stress of spending time or people power picking up prints. By printing in-house, you gain the freedom to make last-minute changes or revisions without the stress. The ability to adapt on the fly is critical in the AEC industry, and in-house printing helps your firm stay agile and responsive to evolving project needs.
Of course, for larger print runs or when specialized printing is needed, we’re here to help as a trusted third-party resource to handle those extra demands without disrupting your operations.
Ready to Take Control of Your Printing?
Whether you're printing design drafts for internal review, large-scale blueprints for contractors, or visual aids for client presentations, having your own printer means you can tailor your output to match the exact specifications required for each stage of the project.
Customization and flexibility are key in the AEC world, and an in-house wide-format printer gives you the tools to produce the materials you need—whether for client presentations or on-site documentation.
If you're ready to explore the options and find the right equipment for your firm, reach out to us today. We’re here to help you get started.