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What are different kinds of drawings which required for developing a building?

The drawings which are needed by architects and engineers for the construction of a building are generally described as construction drawings. The term ‘construction drawings’ refers to all kinds of architectural and engineers drawings which are developed by using architectural and engineering principles and are extensively utilized for the construction of a building. These drawings can be distinguished as architectural drawings, structural drawings and MEP drawing when considered broadly. In the current period, detailed construction drawings are generally prepared by CAD (computer aided design) technicians or drafters who have extensive knowledge of computer applications like Auto CAD. Construction drawings Services are prepared by CAD drafters in the extensive supervision of architects, structural engineers and MEP engineers so that no errors are made in them.



Construction drawings required for architectural development include detailed floor plans, informative site plans, elevations and sections etc. Architectural floor plans include all the requisite details of the floor such as position of all the windows, doors, stairs, location of wash rooms, kitchen, bed rooms and dining room etc. When architects have to describe the design of building floor to owners they immediately provide them with floor plans.

Site plans are those architectural drawings and layouts which clearly explain all the minute details about the site which is finalized for the construction project. Site plans provide information such as actual construction area, boundary lines, parking area, and information associated to roads etc.

However when it comes to elevations, they required for describing a particular outer side of a building. For example front elevations are used by architects for representing front design of the building, similarly back elevation are used for showcasing back side of the building.

Now let’s discuss briefly about structural drawings which are required for the construction of structural framework. Structural drawings include engineering drawings such as single part drawings, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings etc.


Now when it comes to MEP drawings they can be classified as mechanical drawings, electrical drawings and plumbing drawings.  All these MEP drawings are created by drafters by utilizing the instructions of engineers. 

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