Application of drafting standards makes huge difference in drawing quality

Quality of drawings makes substantial difference in the execution of construction projects. We can never ignore the fact that a low quality drawing has the potential to ruin the entire project drastically.  It is very disappointing when owners keep thinking about receiving high-performing buildings but they are delivered with not so high-quality buildings. The development of high as well as low quality buildings starts right at the time of developing Construction drawings which are generally created by a team of drafters associated to services providing companies. 

Drawings remain the most informative tools for architects and engineers at the time of building construction, and imagine if they do not carry accurate information, the entire dreams of developing effective buildings ends up there. 



But the entire construction process can be reinforced if computer aided drafters start following the instructions, specifications and guidelines provided by the clients effectively.  Apart from that they should also be very cautious about the application of right drafting standards according to country wise location of the project. 



Sometimes drafting standards are provided by the clients and computer aided drafters just have to follow them, but there are cases when clients do not specify anything about the application of drafting standards, then drafters have to use their skills when it comes to choosing the drafting standards. 

Application of drafting standards is mandatory in all kinds of drawings such as architectural drawings, structural drawings and MEP drawings.  These are various organizations which look after the formation of drafting standards which can be used in the projects associated to different countries. 

For example if construction drawings are created for American countries then it is important that drafting standards developed by American Institute of Steel Construction and Canadian Institute of steel construction etc. Similarly when construction drawings are developed for European countries drafters should be using standards developed by British Constructional Steelwork Association and Steel Construction Institute etc.

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