1️⃣ IFC Drawings (Issued for Construction)
These are the final approved design drawings used for actual construction on site.
Fully reviewed and approved by consultant and client
Include all finalized design decisions and corrections
Used as the main reference for execution
📌 Simply put: IFC drawings tell you what must be built.
2️⃣ Shop Drawings
Prepared by contractors or subcontractors, not designers.
Show fabrication, assembly, and installation details
Include exact dimensions, materials, connections, and methods
Must comply with IFC drawings and specifications
📌 Shop drawings show how it will be built.
3️⃣ As-Built Drawings
These drawings reflect the actual final condition of the project.
Updated during or after construction
Show all site changes, deviations, and modifications
Used for operation, maintenance, and future works
📌 As-Built drawings show what was actually built.
4️⃣ Construction Drawings
A general term referring to the complete drawing package used during construction.
Architectural, structural, MEP, and other disciplines
Provide design intent, dimensions, and specifications
Sometimes used interchangeably with IFC drawings
📌 Construction drawings are the overall guidance set for building the project.
5️⃣ Coordination Drawings
Used to coordinate between different disciplines.
Combine architectural, structural, and MEP systems
Identify clashes (pipes, ducts, cables, beams, etc.)
Often prepared using BIM before execution
📌 Coordination drawings ensure systems fit together without conflicts.
💡 Key
Each drawing type has a different role:
IFC → What to build
Shop Drawings → How to build it
As-Built → What was actually built
Construction Drawings → Overall design guidance
Coordination Drawings → Clash-free execution
Understanding these differences saves time, cost, and rework on site.
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