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Construction Drawings vs Shop Drawings

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  Before the construction work is initiated on-site, a plethora of drawing sets are generated, each with its significance and use. Different stakeholders use these drawing sets for successful building completion. For someone who is a part of the AEC industry, terms like shop drawings and construction drawings are quite common. Architects prepare construction drawings to explain the overall design intent, and shop drawings are prepared by contractors to represent field executables.  CAD drawing services  are crucial for constructing large-scale and complex structures. Who Creates These Drawings? Construction drawings – These drawings are created by architects or engineers at the owner’s demand. Shop drawings – after the contract is signed with the owner, these drawings are created by contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers. When are These Drawings Created? Construction drawings – This set of drawings is created before the actual construction work starts. S...