The designer and the client must approve shop drawings to ensure they align with the design intent, meet project specifications, and are accurate before construction or fabrication can begin. The designer, typically an architect or engineer, reviews the drawings for compliance, while the client's approval signifies their acceptance of the project's specifics. The review and approval process Contractor-prepared shop drawings: The contractor, fabricator, or supplier prepares the shop drawings, whi

A common objection we get to the idea of completing shop drawings before site measure is that we are ‘drawing it twice’. We must however not lose sight on the main thing. Which is that we are trying to maximise the use of our productive capacity and increase throughout. Make more cabinets in less time. Having shop drawings approved is critical to having complete information, materials in the factory and sufficient lead time to build the cabinets. The three core elements needed for efficient rele