What does shop drawing mean in construction?
Short definition
A shop drawing is a contractor- or fabricator-prepared drawing showing how specific work will be fabricated, assembled, or installed.
Longer explanation
Shop drawings provide project-specific details beyond the design drawings and are submitted for review before fabrication or installation.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the shop drawing during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers
Related terms
Related resources
Construction Administration TermsTerms used to manage RFIs, submittals, changes, meetings, field communication, and project records.Construction Document TermsDrawing, specification, submittal, document control, and project manual terms used across construction documents.Submittal vs Shop DrawingClarify how submittals and shop drawings relate during construction administration.RFI vs SubmittalUnderstand when a contractor should submit an RFI and when they should submit a submittal.Construction Submittal ProcessHow submittals move from contractor preparation through design review and final distribution.Submittal Log TemplateFields for tracking required construction submittals, reviewers, statuses, and due dates.