Purpose for Shop Drawings. Shop drawings are the Contractor’s manufacturer, Subcontractor, supplier, vendor or the Contractor’s detailed drawings showing particularized method for assembly, specifics to a manufacturer, manufacturer component installation requirements, specifics as to a manufactured item, alterations to a manufactured, a custom created item, or drawn version of more detailed information expanding on the Architect’s design shown in the Contact Documents. The Shop Drawings address the appearance, performance, size, weight, characteristics and prescriptive descriptions associated with the Contractor or Contractor’s Subcontractor’s plan for installation or assembly based on the design in the specifications and Contract Documents. The shop drawing often is more detailed than the information shown in the Contract Documents to give the Architect and Engineer the opportunity to review the fabricator’s version of the product (along with particulars specific to that particular product), prior to fabrication. References to the Contract Documents, Construction Documents, Drawings, Plans, and Specifications assist the Architect and Engineer in their review of the Shop Drawings. Attachment of manufacturer’s material specifications, “catalog cut sheets,” and other manufacturer’s information may be provided to accompany Shop Drawings. Because Shop Drawings facilitate the Architect’s and Engineer’s approval of the system, they should be as clear and complete as possible so they may be reviewed by Architect or Engineer for the Project.
