Steel, precast, millwork, curtain walls, and ductwork are all built from approved shop drawings. When submittals are rejected or delayed, materials sit unordered and shop time goes unused. Clean, complete drawings move through review faster and keep long lead items on schedule.
Contract documents explain what the building should look like. Shop drawings translate that intent into exact dimensions, piece marks, connection details, and material lists for fabrication. This level of detail is what allows each trade to build accurately and install without guesswork. For design and construction documents before this stage, see our design and drafting services.
A wrong hole location or missing embed caught during detailing takes minutes to fix. The same error discovered on site can mean field welding, re-fabrication, crane time, and lost days. Careful detailing with independent checking protects both your budget and your reputation with the general contractor.
We prepare erection drawings, assembly drawings, single part drawings, anchor bolt plans, and bills of material following AISC standards. Connection details match the engineer's design or delegated connection requirements. Fabricators also receive CNC files in DSTV format and KSS files ready for production equipment.
We detail steel stairs, handrails, guardrails, ladders, lintels, embeds, canopies, and decorative metalwork. Each drawing shows exact dimensions, finishes, and attachment details. Metal fabricators get drawings that meet code requirements and fit existing conditions.
We prepare placing drawings, bar lists, and bending schedules following ACI 315 and CRSI practices. Bar marks, laps, splices, and placement details are shown clearly for each element. Rebar fabricators and placers get drawings that reduce waste and speed up installation.
We detail precast wall panels, double tees, beams, columns, and hollow core slabs, including reinforcement, embeds, lifting inserts, and connections. Erection drawings show piece locations and sequencing. Precast manufacturers use the drawings for production and plant scheduling.
We prepare plans, elevations, sections, and details for cabinets, reception desks, wall paneling, and custom built-ins following AWI standards. Materials, hardware, and finishes are clearly noted for approval. Millwork shops get drawings that win approval and guide accurate fabrication.
We detail glazing systems with elevations, anchor layouts, mullion sections, glass schedules, and perimeter conditions. Drawings are coordinated with structural attachments and waterproofing details. Glazing contractors get submittals that address performance and installation requirements.
We prepare sheet metal shop drawings following SMACNA standards, showing duct sizes, fittings, elevations, hangers, and equipment connections. Layouts are coordinated with structure and other trades. Mechanical contractors get fabrication-ready drawings that reduce field modifications.
We detail plumbing systems, hydronic piping, and process piping with routing plans, elevations, and spool drawings. Hanger locations, sleeves, and penetrations are shown clearly. Contractors can prefabricate more work offsite and install faster in the field.
We prepare conduit routing, cable tray layouts, equipment room layouts, and embedded conduit drawings. Electrical work is coordinated with other trades and structural elements. Electrical contractors get clear installation drawings for complex spaces.
We detail sprinkler layouts, pipe routing, hanger locations, and riser details based on the approved fire protection design and NFPA requirements. Drawings are coordinated with ceilings and other systems. Sprinkler contractors get submittals ready for fire marshal and design team review.
We prepare cold-formed steel framing shop drawings showing wall panels, trusses, headers, and connection details. Panel layouts support offsite prefabrication. Framing contractors save time in the shop and on the jobsite.
When review comments come back, we update the drawings, cloud every change, and prepare clear responses for resubmission. Revision logs track the status of every sheet. Contractors keep approvals moving without losing track of changes.
Fabrication requirements change from one type of building to the next. Our detailers understand the tolerances, standards, and coordination needs of each sector we serve.
Steel shops rely on us for complete detailing packages, CNC files, and erection drawings during busy production periods.
Rebar companies use our placing drawings and bar lists to fabricate accurately and reduce material waste.
Woodworking shops use our drawings to win submittal approval and guide production of custom pieces.
Curtain wall and storefront installers rely on our detailed elevations and sections to meet performance requirements.
MEP trades use our coordinated shop drawings to prefabricate systems and install without field conflicts.
GCs use our services to keep submittals organized and on schedule when trade partners need support.
Precast plants rely on our drawings to plan production, reinforcement, and erection sequencing.
A smooth submittal process depends on clear inputs and careful checking. Here is how we take your project from contract documents to approved shop drawings.
Share the design drawings, specifications, addenda, RFI responses, and any field measurements or shop standards you follow.
We review the scope, define sheet counts and deliverables, and send a fixed fee with a submission schedule.
Our detailers prepare the drawings, and a separate checker reviews every dimension, connection, and material callout.
We deliver the submittal package, revise it based on review comments, and issue final drawings and files for fabrication.
Browse real samples of our takeoffs, cost estimates, and drafting work to see the level of detail you can expect on your own project.
Pricing depends on the trade, project size, and level of detail. Steel detailing is often priced by tonnage or piece count, while millwork, glazing, and MEP shop drawings are usually priced by sheet count or scope. After reviewing your documents, we send a fixed-fee proposal with clear deliverables.
Small packages, such as stairs, railings, or casework, are often delivered within one to two weeks. Larger steel, rebar, or MEP packages are released in phases to match your fabrication and construction schedule. We confirm submission dates in our proposal.
We follow the standards required by your project and trade, including AISC for structural steel, ACI 315 and CRSI for rebar, AWI for architectural woodwork, SMACNA for ductwork, and NFPA 13 for fire sprinklers. Project specifications always take priority where they set additional requirements.
We provide PDF submittal sets along with native files such as Tekla, SDS2, AutoCAD, or Revit models. For steel fabricators, we also provide DSTV CNC files, KSS files, and bills of material for production and purchasing.
Shop drawings show how the contractor or fabricator plans to build the designed elements. The structural and architectural design remains the responsibility of the engineer and architect of record. When connection design or other elements are delegated to the contractor, they must be designed by a licensed engineer, and our structural design services team can provide that support.
If we find conflicts, missing dimensions, or unclear details, we document them and prepare RFIs for you to send to the design team. Where answers are not yet available, we flag the affected areas clearly on the drawings, so nothing is fabricated based on assumptions.
Our proposals include revisions based on design team review comments until the drawings are approved, within the original project scope. Changes caused by design revisions or added scope are quoted separately before work begins.
Yes. For renovations and installations where existing conditions matter, we incorporate field measurements provided by your team or surveyor. This helps elements like stairs, railings, storefronts, and casework fit accurately into existing spaces.
Yes. Our shop drawing packages include bills of material, cut lists, bolt lists, and hardware schedules where applicable. This helps fabricators order materials accurately and plan shop production.
Yes. We coordinate MEP shop drawings with structure, ceilings, and each other using BIM models where available. This reduces conflicts between ductwork, piping, conduit, and sprinkler systems during installation.
Yes. We prepare drawings using your title blocks, piece mark conventions, and shop standards, so submittals look like they came directly from your company.
Construction drawings are prepared by the architect and engineers to show design intent for the entire project. Shop drawings are prepared for a specific trade and show exact fabrication and installation details, including dimensions, materials, and connections. Both are essential, and shop drawings must be approved by the design team before fabrication begins.
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