Residential and Commercial Permit & Construction Drawings

A small home renovation does not need the same drawing information as a commercial building project. For a residential project, the work may involve a new home, room addition, remodel, garage conversion or other changes to a property. The drawings need to show the proposed work in a way that is easy to review and understand.

Commercial projects can involve larger floor areas, multiple rooms, tenant spaces, offices, retail areas or other uses. They may also require more coordination between different parts of the design. BrickBorne develops the drawings around the actual project rather than using one fixed drawing set for every job.

When You Already Have the Design

Not every client starts with a blank page. You may already have architectural drawings, hand sketches, measurements, photographs, PDFs or older CAD files. Sometimes the design is complete but needs to be turned into a proper drawing set.

This is where drafting support can be useful. BrickBorne can work from the information supplied by the project team and develop the required drawings from there. The goal is to keep the design information clear and consistent as it moves into the drawing stage.

The Permit Side of the Project

A building permit drawing needs to communicate what is being proposed at the property. Depending on the project, this may involve plans, elevations, sections, site information, dimensions and other relevant details.

Someone searching for a drawing for permit may be dealing with a new build, renovation, addition or another type of construction work. The exact drawing requirements can differ based on the location and project. BrickBorne can prepare the drawing documentation based on the information and requirements provided. Local authorities should always be checked for the current requirements that apply to a specific property.

When Drawings Need More Detail

Permit documentation and construction documentation are not always identical. A permit set may explain the proposed project for review, while construction drawings may need additional information for the people working on the project.

That can include dimensions, layouts, elevations, sections, details and other information needed to explain the design. BrickBorne provides construction drawing services for commercial projects as well as residential work, with the drawing scope based on the project requirements.

A Closer Look at Residential Work

Residential drawing projects can vary a lot. One client may need drawings for a complete new home. Another may only be changing a kitchen, adding space or modifying an existing structure.

Depending on the project, the drawing package may include:

• Existing and proposed floor plans
• Site plans
• Roof plans
• Exterior elevations
• Building sections
• Interior layouts
• Door and window information
• Construction details
• Dimensions and notes

The final drawing list depends on what the project involves.

Commercial Drawing Work

Commercial projects often involve more than simply showing where walls go.

A drawing set may need to communicate room layouts, circulation, openings, finishes, elevations and other project information. Different people may also need to refer to the same drawings during different stages of the work.

BrickBorne supports construction drawing services for commercial projects by developing the required drafting documentation from the available design information.The scope can be adjusted to suit the type and size of the project.

Working With Architects and Designers

BrickBorne can also work alongside architects, designers, contractors and other professionals who already have project plans.

For example, an architect may provide the design and need drafting assistance to develop the drawing set. A contractor may have older drawings that need to be updated. A property owner may have sketches that need to be developed into clearer plans. The starting point can be different for every project.

Architect Permit Drawings

Architect permit drawings need to present the design in a clear and organized way. BrickBorne can assist with drafting based on architectural information supplied by the client or project team. This can be useful when the design is already developed but additional drafting capacity is needed. The final content depends on the project, the information available and the requirements that apply to the work.

A Drawing Set Should Make Sense

Good drawings should not leave the reader guessing about basic project information. Dimensions should be understandable. Plans should relate properly to elevations and sections. Notes and details should support the drawings instead of creating confusion. That is why BrickBorne pays attention to how the different parts of a drawing set work together.

Common Projects BrickBorne Can Support

The service can be used for projects such as:

• New residential construction
• Home additions
• Residential remodeling
• Commercial interiors
• Commercial renovations
• New commercial construction
• Property alterations
• Space changes
• Design development
• Permit documentation
• Construction documentation

The exact drawing requirements will depend on the project.e may need to fit a particular space.