TYPES OF DRAWING USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

 TYPES OF DRAWING USED IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

Drawings are the most important thing we need to start any construction project. There are different types of drawing for different purposes. Different types of drawings are used in construction such as architectural drawing, structural, electrical, plumbing, and finishing drawing. These drawing provides layout plans and details for the construction of each and every part of the building. Drawing plays an important role in the construction field to convey the ideologies and perspective of the designer to the layman at the site. The drawing may be used to indicate the overall appearance, inside or outside of the structure, or it may be used to indicate precise measurements and other details for construction. As of now, you should be familiar with drawing, its purpose, etc. so now let’s talk about the types of construction drawings.

There are different types of drawings used for the construction process. Depending upon the purpose they serve, construction drawings are divided into 5 types

1.         Architectural Drawing

Architectural drawing can be termed as the mother drawing for all the other drawings used for construction. This type of drawing provides a complete view of a building. It demonstrates the location of the building and all building parts where they will be placed. It contains all the details of the project such as location, site plan, setting out plan, elevations, sections, and other details.

2.         Structural Drawing

Structural drawings can be termed as the backbone drawing of the building. It explains everything about a structure such as the strength of different parts of the structure, structure material, placement, grade and size of reinforcement, etc. It contains many types of drawings with details and descriptions.

3.         Electrical Drawing

Electrical drawings represent the details of electrical fixtures, location of switches, fan, light and others. It also represents the load calculation, tapping for electricity, wiring path, and other interventions such as AC and USP  and its components.

4.         Plumbing Drawing

The plumbing drawing gives the location of sanitary, piping for the water supply system, fixture, and the process to connect every fixture.

5.         Finishing Drawing

Finishing drawings represent the finish type of every component of the building such as flooring pattern, painting color, false ceiling shape, plastering texture, and elevation design. These details are sometimes given in elevation drawings. There is no standard rule of drawings required for a project. Depending upon the type of building and requirement. The type of drawings are made and issued.