Technical drawings

-          Type of design for technical drawings:

This will make us understand better how the technical drawings you need are related.

-          What type of technical drawings do you need?

o   Complete working drawings – working drawings provide dimensioned, graphical information that can be used by a contractor to construct the works or by suppliers to manufacture components of works or to assemble or install components. Working drawings consist of 2D (two dimensional) orthogonal projections of the building or component such as plans, sections and elevations. Working drawings will include (but not limited to) title blocks, dimensions, notation and symbols. The scale at which drawings are prepared should reflect the level of detail of the information they are required to convey.

o   Detail drawings (2D orthogonal projections) - detail drawings provide a detailed description of the geometric form of a part of an object such as a building, bridge, tunnel, machine, plant, and so on. They are more large-scale drawings that show in detail parts that in general drawings are less in detail shown. They may include dimensions, tolerances, notation, symbols and specification information. This should not duplicate information included in separate specifications as this can become contradictory and may cause confusion. ‘Working drawings’ provide dimensioned, graphical information that can be used by a contractor or by the suppliers to manufacture components of works or to assemble or install components. Please note that not all working drawings will necessarily be detail drawings.

o   Isometric 3D drawings - isometric drawing is a form of 3D drawing, which is set out using 30-degree angles. It is a type of axonometric drawing, so the same scale is used for every axis, resulting in a non-distorted image. An isometric drawing is a 3D representation of an object, room, building or design on a 2D surface. Isometric drawings are ideal for visualizing rooms, products, and infrastructure. They are a great way to quickly test out different design ideas.. For example in museums or galleries an isometric wall maps can show visitors where they are in the building, what is going on elsewhere and how to get around.

o   Perspective 3D drawings - we perceive real life as a 3-dimensional space where every object can be defined in 3 dimensions as length, height, and depth. These dimensions (X-length, Y-height, Z-depth) are just numbers or coordinates in space that we use in order to describe objects as volumes.

o   Exploded view 3D drawings - an exploded view is commonly used for assembly drawings to show the relationship between different components and how they fit together. It helps understand the order of assembly of the different parts. . By slightly separating the parts at an equal distance from their initial positions, we obtain a better understanding of the finished object and its parts. These would normally be hidden from other parts that can be seen in full. When you create an exploded view, the pieces align with each other, as if they are disassembled.

-          Do you want us to look for execution/production companies?

By choosing “Yes” to this option, we will find at least 2 contractors or suppliers to manufacture the components of works or to assemble or install components. You will receive an offer directly from the contractors or suppliers and you can decide for a further collaboration.

-          Where it will be build/produced?

Is your project outside the country or locally? This is important for us to prepare with the necessary information so we can follow the drawing standards related to the country where the project is along with the language used in the drawings.

-          Do you want the 3D model to be included in the final package?

By choosing “Yes” to this option, we will provide you the 3D model of the project. We can send to you in any standard format used in 3D applications. Please keep in mind that we will charge an extra cost for this option. If you need the 3D model at a later date, please send us a request since every project we work on is kept in our database.

-          What information will you provide us?

The information received is important for us in influencing the working time and the costs. 

o   Concept design – if the project already had a concept design phase and you obtain the documentation that came with it.

o   Sketches – scanned images of your freehand drawing.

o   Scanned information – 3D scanned information from relevant companies or As-built relevant information.

o   Reference images – if you have some reference images for your project from internet or mood boards.

o   PDF files – portable document format.

o   CAD drawings – computer aided design drawings in any industry standard format. We will greatly appreciate if the drawings are in .dwg or. rvt format.

o   3D model – in any industry standard format. If you already have the 3D model for your project. If you can provide the 3D model, we will greatly reduce the costs, but we will still need to make adjustments and other specific work.

o   Location real pictures – if the documents will be used for installation, or the project is related to architectural drawings.

o   Other – any other information you consider important related to the project.