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1 – ADMIN

Admin is the area of the business that is about the business itself, not depandant on the type of service or industry we are in.

  • 1.1.1 – On Boarding

    In this article we will cover all aspect of personal profile to get you up and running.

    We cover the Academy, Arcanary App, Trello, and Google Workspace tools such as Gmeet, Gcalendar, Gmail, Gdrive

  • 1.1.4 – Arcanary Business

    Arcanary is an umbrella organization with multiple brands, each focusing on different market segments while sharing the same people, processes, and operational standards.

  • 1.1.5 – Communication

    Communication is the key of clarity, knowing what to do in each situation, and it is obtained though presence. This article covers the basics of internal and external communication.

  • 1.1.6 – Payments, Payslips & Remuneration

    Payslips are for those team members who are not “employees” and hence do not have a contract. It is common in the industry to work as a contractor with a rolling arrangement. We define thoese team members as “Internal Contractors” need to issue a “payslips””

  • 1.1.7 – Quality Management

    In 2024, Arcanary achieved certification under ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Work Health & Safety). These three standards form the backbone of our Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring that our projects meet the highest international standards for design, compliance, and safety.

  • 1.3.1 – On boarding a new member

    New member email. Copy text, CRTL+Shift+V in gmail; add both personal and arcanary email in the To: Hello [NAME] Welcome to Arcanary. Your initials are: [INITIALS], everyone use some initials to name files / folders… you’ll see. Your email is: [EMAIL],  please use this email to access folders, app, chrome… as it is the one […]

1.4.4 Arcanary Notebook LM

2 – PRODUCTION

Standards and procedures necessary to deliver our services

  • 2.1.3 – Model Taxonomies

    SPATIAL LEVELS Level Classes determine the use of the level in the BIM and Real Environment. RL – Reduced Levels RL: Reduce Level, indicating height from Datum. Datum is the project Level Zero, and it normally corresponds with the highwater mark (Sea Level) Primary Primary levels are Nominal, meaning they are the reference . Offset […]

  • 2.1.5 – Iterations

    Work Priority Production Tasks 1 – ADMINTo make sure we are doing what needs to be done, and that we are allowed and paid for it. Resource management. 2 – MANAGEMENTThat we have all the information that is needed to tackle the project, and we inform who ever is involved 3 – DESIGN & DOCUMENTATIONThen […]

  • 2.2.0 – Arcanary Encoding

    I have updated the guide to remove the blank lines between all list items for a tighter, more concise format. How to Use This Guide This guide defines how information is encoded at Arcanary. It applies to: It is not software-specific and not project-specific. It describes a way of thinking that allows information to remain: […]

  • BIM Journey

    Project Setup Information Gathering BIM Setup Preliminaries Existing Conditions Design Capturing site conditions -> input in app Modelling existing conditions Exporting CAD for sketching Annotation Project NotesNotes Keynotes dims tags Diagrams Symbols

  • 2.2.2 – Project Financials – Processes

    Introduction The Business Objects defined in Article 1 (Periods, Accounts, Projects, Proposals, Invoices, Missions, and Activities) form the foundation of Arcanary’s administrative system.This article explains the processes that connect those objects — how proposals are issued, how invoices are created, and how responsibilities are distributed between Project Managers, Office Managers, Business Administrators, and Financial Controllers. […]

  • 2.2.3 – Project Financials – Standards

    Introduction At Arcanary, project management is not only about design and documentation — it also requires a rigorous administration framework that guarantees clarity for our clients and control for our internal operations.To achieve this, we use Business Objects: standardized entities that allow us to organize information, invoice transparently, and ensure traceability of every service delivered. […]

  • 2.3.1 – Quotes and Invoices

    1. Purpose This SOP outlines the standardized process for account management at Arcanary, covering account setup, file management, quotes, invoices, and financial tracking. The objective is to ensure a structured, transparent, and efficient approach to handling client accounts. 2. Scope This procedure applies to all Arcanary team members involved in account management, including: 3. Definitions […]

  • 2.3.2 – Project Financials

    How to manage external consultants invoices, quotes. Project Procurement, selection of trades, recommendations to clients, and invoice payments and allocation

  • 2.4.5 – Existing conditions Workflow

    Term: A – AnalysisStage: PR – PreliminariesObjective:To gather, verify, and document all physical and legal conditions of the site and existing building(s) to form a reliable foundation for design and coordination. The Existing Conditions process is the first tangible step of any project. Its purpose is to understand what physically exists before any design decision […]

  • DA Workflow

    1. Package Preparation 2. LGA Checklist 3. Package Items, RFQs and Docdev prep

  • 2.4.1 – Planning Controls in NSW – LEP, DCP

    The Planning Framework in NSW Local Environmental Plan (LEP) The LEP is the legal instrument created by each council. It controls the big-picture planning rules: 🔑 Importance:The LEP tells you if the project is even possible on the site. It’s your first check. Development Control Plan (DCP) The DCP provides detailed design guidance. While not […]

  • 2.4.2 – CDC – Complying Development Certificate in NSW

    1. What is Complying Development? Complying Development is a fast-track approval pathway in NSW.Instead of going through a full Development Application (DA) with council, certain types of straightforward, low-impact development can be approved by a Private Certifier or Council under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 (Codes SEPP). 2. Why […]

  • 3D Scan Workflow

    From Site Scan to BIM Integration 1. Introduction This guide describes the complete workflow for creating, processing, and integrating a point cloud into a Revit project — from hiring the scanning equipment to producing a Revit-ready .RCP file.It is written for typical residential and small commercial projects and assumes the use of Leica BLK devices […]

  • NCC – Building Classification

    Residential classifications Class 1Class 2Class 3Class 4 Class 1 (1)    A Class 1 building is a dwelling.  (2)    Class 1 includes the following sub-classifications:  (a) Class 1a is one or more buildings, which together form a single dwelling including the following: (i) A detached house.  (ii) One of a group of two or […]

3 – TOOLS

Software, SAAS, Online tools, Industry knowledge and standards… all about the necessary resources to deliver our core services

  • 3.2.0 – CAD SETUP (WIP)

    0. Preliminaries Computer Setup for CAD Survey Understanding Realms and File / Folder Structure Understanding the Task File Setup Grid, Model & Paper Space TTBK Master Context Context Urban Site Architecture Existing Architecture Architecture File Working With Blocks

  • 3.2.3 – Model Setup

    Creating, Naming and Saving the file
    Levels
    Site Setup
    Scope Boxes and Links
    Links Files
    Levels grids and property files

  • 3.2.5 – Families and Resources WIP

    Article about the different families we use in Arcanary. These are curated families containing the parameters that make the annotation and visibilility graphics works.

  • 3.2.7 – Parameters

    1. Introduction Parameters are the backbone of Revit’s information system.They control dimensions, materials, classifications, schedules, tags, formulas, and any data you need to attach to elements or the project environment. Understanding how the different parameter types work is essential for creating consistent, coordinated BIM models, ensuring accuracy in documentation, and maintaining Arcanary’s One Source of […]

  • 3.3.4 – Interiors

    For this article, please also refer to subset 50s- Specific Rooms Interior Model Setup Setting Up Views Drafting 3D Familes and Resources Annotation, Colours and Textures Work process checklist:  Project Code – Stage – Model – Version – Last User –  f.e: 117.OSL.R – C – Interior Model – 01 – RSB. The model in […]

  • 3.3.5 – Areas, Spaces and Zones

    Areas 1. Overview The Area Tool in Revit allows architects and designers to calculate, document, and manage measurable floor areas in a project. It supports multiple industry classifications—gross areas, rentable areas, net areas, internal areas—and provides consistent, Revit-native schedules and graphical plans.These tools become essential early in schematic design, feasibility studies, and throughout detailed design […]

  • 3.3.7 – Materials and Finishes

    Preliminaries Materials Overview Software Setup Understanding de folder system Understanding the materials panel Parameters Transferring Parameters from file to file Classification Materials (Old tutorial)

  • 3.3.8 – Planning Controls and Massing

    Overview Previous Knowldege: Massing, Terrain, Toposolids, Planning Controls, External Revit Files Planning Control Mass Part 1 Part 2 Planning Controls Representation Site Plan Floor Plans Elevations & Sections

  • 3.4.1 – Set and Titleblock

    Covering the different parts of the titleblock in the context of teh set. Also revieweing Sheets / Drawing lists, Issue schedule, Working sheets

  • 3.4.3 – Lines, Hatches, Diagrams

    Lines Category WGHT Line Color Line Pattern Description Lines 1 Black Solid 0 4 Black Solid <Area Based Load Boundary> 1 Black Solid <Area Boundary> 3 RGB 128-128-128 Solid <Axis of Rotation> 5 Blue Solid <Beyond> 1 Black BG_Dot_1 <Centerline> 3 Black Solid <Demolished> 3 Red BG_Demolished <Fabric Envelope> 3 Black BG_Dash_3-3 <Fabric Sheets> 3 […]

4 – DELIVERABLES

The outcome of our work, we cover the different types of documents and files that are expected from our services, starting from the subsets entity, to sets (or group of documents) and finally to packages

  • Development Application (DA) Process Guide

    🔹 Overview A Development Application (DA) is a formal request for planning consent to carry out development.It seeks approval from the relevant local authority for the proposed use, design, and built form of a project. DA approval confirms that the concept and design are acceptable in principle under planning controls — but it does not […]

  • 4.2.1 – External Doc. – Survey

    Sample 🔗 Checklist File Structure Define Boundary, Urban file extent, Site File Extent. Indicate content, indicate Building Elements 01 – Urban

Explanation of the content of each set, depending on the term and the deliverable

  • 4.4.1 – GAs – General Arrangement

    Understanding of the building as a whole. These drawings establish the size, proportions, and spatial relationships of the project within its environment. GA is essential for capturing the big picture, showing how the building sits in context and how internal spaces are organized.

  • 4.4.1 – QC – Quality Control

    The QC subset is used exclusively for internal verification before drawings are issued. It helps check completeness, consistency, and compliance with Arcanary standards, including title block data, grid alignment, and revision tracking. QC drawings are never shared externally but serve as the final safeguard to ensure clarity and professionalism in every issued set.

  • 4.4.1 – SK – Schematic Design

    The SK subset contains presentation drawings that simplify and illustrate design intent for clients, stakeholders, and marketing. Unlike contractual documents, SK drawings prioritize clarity and visual communication, often using colors, diagrams, or render-style graphics. They are a flexible tool to convey the project vision beyond the technical audience.

  • 4.4.2 – 1# – Overall Plans Views

    10.0 – Roof Plan / Site plan 10.# – Floor Plans A-10 – GAs – General Arrangement.pdf 11.# – RCPs – Reflected Ceiling Plans Sample Folder https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D3Yhpcsr5k3bbbBHrX7J8emmie3Qp9qA/view?usp=sharing What goes on an RCP How to prepare RCPs

  • 4.4.2 – 3s – External Common Areas

    30 – SITE & LANDSCAPE 31 – LANDSCAPE AREAS 32 – FENCING 33 – VEHICULAR ACCESS Subset 33 aims to demonstrate how vehicles can safely and legally access a garage or parking area from the street. It involves planning, modeling, and coordinating all elements of the vehicular path from the road to the building, including: […]

  • 4.4.2 – 7s – Building Element Types

    70 – Design Rules Design Rules Template / Sample External Elements Internal Elements 71 – Building Products Materials External Finishes Internal Finishes Core & Substrates FFE 72, 73 – Structural Elements 72 – Vertical: Walls, Parapets, Columns, Retaining Walls 73 – Horizontal: Floor, Ceilings, Roofs, Ramps, Stairs, Beams 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 – […]

  • 4.4.2 – 8s Construction Diagrams

    Introduction 80 – ORGANIZATION 81 – DESIGN MAPPING 82 – COMPLIANCE MAPPING 83 – DEMOLITION 84 – INFRASTRUCTURE 85 – EXCAVATION 86 – BELOW GROUND STRUCTURE 87 – ABOVE GROUND STRUCTURE 88 – STAGGING