Working and construction drawings, drawn by people who build
Once your design is approved at planning stage, it needs a lot more detail before it can be built. Working and construction drawings are the instruction manual for your home. They tell everyone on site exactly what goes where, and they’re needed for Building Consent.
What’s included in construction drawings
[CLIENT TO CONFIRM: final list of standard inclusions.]
- Detailed floor plans with full dimensions
- Elevations and sections showing heights, levels and construction details
- Roof plans, including roof pitch and drainage
- Window and door schedules
- Wall, floor and roof construction details
- Wet area details for bathrooms, ensuites and laundries
- Energy efficiency information required under the National Construction Code
- Coordination with structural engineering, site and drainage plans
Why detail matters
Every gap in a set of drawings becomes a question on site. Questions lead to delays, guesswork and variations, which are extra costs added during the build. Detailed drawings reduce those risks.
Because our drafting, engineering and construction teams work together, your drawings are checked by people who’ll use them. That means the details on paper match the way your home is actually built.
Coordinated with your engineering
Your construction drawings and structural engineering need to match perfectly. When they’re prepared by different businesses, small differences can cause big problems. We prepare them together, so the architectural and structural details line up.
Building Consent
Construction drawings form a key part of your Building Consent application, where your plans are checked against the Building Rules, including the National Construction Code. We prepare and lodge the documentation for you.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between planning drawings and construction drawings?+
Planning drawings show what you want to build so it can be assessed against planning rules. Construction drawings add the technical detail needed to meet building rules and to actually build it.
Can builders order construction drawings from you?+
Yes. Builders and owner-builders can engage us for drafting and engineering only.
Will my final quote be based on these drawings?+
Yes. Our final quote is prepared from detailed drawings, which gives you a more accurate price than a quote based on a concept plan.
