Architectural drawing production and scanning, in-house

RW Armstrong is an award-winning, family-owned construction company that has been building, renovating, and refurbishing the finest private residences across the South of England for over 65 years. Their reputation is built on the highest standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail — standards that extend to every aspect of their operation, including the technical drawings and plans that guide each project from design through to completion.

For a construction business working on high-value residential projects, the accuracy and quality of architectural drawings and plans directly affects project delivery. RW Armstrong was relying on external print services for large-format drawings, creating delays when plans needed updating mid-project and limiting the team's ability to respond quickly to on-site requirements. They needed a large-format multifunction solution that could print, scan, and copy architectural documents in-house — with the precision and reliability that construction professionals demand, and without the turnaround delays and costs of external suppliers.

Colyer recommended the HP DesignJet XL3800 MFP, selected for its combination of speed, precision, and multifunction capability. The XL3800 handles printing, scanning, and copying of large-format architectural documents — from A1 plans and elevations to detailed construction specifications. Its high-resolution output ensures technical accuracy on fine detail, while the scanning capability allows existing paper drawings to be digitised and reproduced. The MFP workflow means RW Armstrong can now manage their entire drawing lifecycle in-house: scan incoming architect plans, print working copies for site teams, and produce presentation-quality output for client approvals.

Bringing architectural drawing production in-house transformed RW Armstrong's project workflow. Turnaround on updated plans dropped from days to minutes, enabling faster responses to on-site changes and architect revisions. The scanning capability eliminated the need to send drawings out for digitisation. Presentation-quality output for client meetings and planning submissions maintained the premium standard RW Armstrong's clients expect. The overall improvement in project delivery times and reduced reliance on external print services delivered a clear return on investment.

The HP DesignJet XL3800 has been a revelation for our team, transforming our workflow and improving project delivery times.

RW Armstrong