Short answer: Ownership depends on the agreements with the designer, contractor and other professionals. Do not assume that paying for a service automatically transfers every intellectual-property or reuse right.
What to check
Review the contract language for ownership, license to use, reuse rights and access to final project records.
What owners usually need
At minimum, clarify what final drawings, warranties, manuals, approvals and closeout records you will receive.
Before signing
Ask the provider to explain any restrictions on modifying or reusing plans for future work.
Metrix approach
For a Metrix project, ownership and deliverables should be documented in the applicable proposal or agreement rather than left to assumption.
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