Where should you look to resolve conflicts using coordination drawings?

• A. Architectural floor plans.
• B. Signed coordination drawings.
• C. Vendor quotes.
• D. Owner's correspondence.

Answer: (A)

Coordination drawings are created to show how different trades fit within the building, using the architectural floor plan as the spatial reference. To resolve conflicts, you should look at the architectural floor plans first because they define the intended layout, space dimensions, and fixed features you must respect. By comparing the coordination drawings to the architectural plan, you can see where a duct, conduit, or pipe would clash with walls, doors, or other architectural elements and determine what routing or spacing changes are needed. Vendor quotes and owner correspondence don’t provide the necessary spatial context, and signed coordination drawings reflect the agreed-upon, resolved state rather than the source for initial conflict resolution.