Check the issue before the details
Confirm the project address, sheet index, revision date and intended issue. Make sure everyone reviewing has the same version. A beautifully marked-up obsolete PDF is still the wrong source.
Read the set in sequence
Start with overall scope and layout. Then check known dimensions, door and window positions, levels and relationships between plans, elevations and sections. Record conflicts without silently choosing a preferred value.
Give each comment a location
Use sheet numbers and clouded areas. “Move this wall” is less useful than a marked wall, a target dimension and an explanation of why it changes. Attach a photo where existing conditions are involved.
Consolidate before returning
Collect feedback from the decision-makers into one issue. Separate questions from requested changes and identify any new scope. Ask the drafting partner to clarify schedule or fee impacts before work proceeds.
Keep approval responsibilities clear
Client review confirms the intended scope and information; it is not a substitute for licensed professional review or municipal approval when either is required.