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The Difference Between Shop Drawings And Construction Drawings
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Shop Drawings vs Construction Drawings: 5 Key Differences

One of the first things a person thinks of when “construction” is discussed is a large, full-sized set of construction drawings. People outside the industry see construction drawings as an infallible guide for building the project from beginning to end. While they’re technically correct, this assumption does not account for the sheer volume of drawings that a construction project actually requires. Not only that, but there are in fact MANY types of drawings for any given construction project! There is such a thing as ‘construction drawings’, but there are also drawings that are developed as the project is underway, known as shop drawings. In this article, we’re discussing the difference between construction drawings and shop drawings!

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How Do You Read Blueprints? Here's A Step By Step Guide
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How To Read Blueprints: Follow This Complete Step-By-Step Guide

They say a picture’s worth 1,000 words. If that’s true, then blueprints are worth volumes. On a construction site, in a manufacturing plant or any number of jobs that require blueprints, drawings are the vision of the project on paper, combined with as much detail as possible. To understand how the project must come together, both on a large- and small-scale, reading the drawings and plans is a must. While the process of reading and understanding blueprints is pretty simple, a lot of people struggle with reading blueprints in the beginning. Not to fear, though, because it just takes a little practice and guidance to understand them. So how do you read blueprints? Follow this step-by-step guide!

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