La Quinta Jackson

Case Study Description:

Tesla Outsourcing Services LLC developed a complete set of construction drawings with equipment schedules for the four story La Quinta hotel in Tennessee. The project covered a total gross area of 48,500 SF, including 12,056 SF on the first floor and 12,148 SF across the second, third, and fourth floors.

Key project details include:

Managed 4 execution stages and allocated 2 dedicated architects to deliver the renovation scope.
Documented 87 total units including 29 King, 3 King ADA, 38 Double Queen, 1 Double Queen ADA, 12 King Extended, 1 King Extended ground, and 3 King Wide rooms.
Followed the 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code.
Adhered to the 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 NFPA 72 Life Safety Code, 2017 ADA Standards, 2012 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2018 Fuel Gas Code.
Provided drawings for 1.0 assumed parking spaces per guestroom under Wyndham standards across more than 15 collaboration projects.

Key Facts

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Business Impact

Completed drawings on time
Secured full local code approvals
Led to over 15 repeat projects

Client Name

Location

United States

Completion Year

Project Type

Hospitality

Tools Used in the Case Study

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Why this tool/tech was selected

The main reason for choosing AutoCAD and detailed construction drawings was to convert initial Revit drawings into fully coordinated production sheets for the hotel renovation. The client required precise architectural details that allowed extensive interior modifications and the addition of new amenities without altering the existing outer structure or demolishing unnecessary walls. Choosing this drafting workflow allowed the team to integrate strict acoustic specifications across corridors, guest rooms, and American with Disabilities Act accessible spaces. Developing complete drawing sets ensured full alignment with city and state building authorities, securing official approvals across all four project stages without construction delays. It also provided clear equipment schedules that guided on site contractors efficiently throughout every phase of work.

Challenges the Client Faced before

Planning extensive interior alterations and adding new amenities while keeping the outer structure intact and avoiding unnecessary wall demolition.
Meeting strict acoustic specifications in corridors and guest rooms along with clearance requirements in accessible rooms.
Drafting separate life safety and fire safety drawings to satisfy United States safety standards.
Navigating multiple approval stages to secure regulatory authority clearance under Tennessee state and city standards.

The previous method used

Working from unconverted Revit drawings and basic prototype elevations without detailed AutoCAD construction sheets and equipment schedules.

Time / Money saved & the Business Impact.

Using professional construction drawings and equipment schedules delivered significant business value by keeping the entire hotel renovation project on schedule. Tesla Outsourcing Services LLC assigned two dedicated architects to manage the four development stages, ensuring complete accuracy across all forty eight thousand five hundred square feet of building space. By breaking down the scope into clear submission milestones, the client obtained smooth approvals from local regulatory authorities without expensive redesigns or delays. The client felt relieved from being swamped by the massive workload, transforming a complex task into an easy process. This dependable performance created exceptional return on investment and established a long term partnership, leading the client to award more than fifteen additional projects to the team.