Construction · Defined
Shop drawings
Detailed drawings prepared to explain fabrication, assembly, or installation of a particular portion of the work.
Why it matters
They support coordination with the design documents but are not interchangeable with permit drawings. Review responsibilities and accepted deviations must be clear.
In practice
A project example
A steel connection detail is submitted before fabrication so its interface with the structural design can be reviewed.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.