The Role of Working Drawings

Abstract

With few exceptions, every person embarking on a career in architecture will be faced with the task of participating in the production of documents [primarily, working drawings] for the actual construction. This task lies immediately beyond the creation and owner approval of the design concept, and the completion of the drawings and specifications that are ultimately approved, for construction, by the Owner. It involves the researching, gathering, collection, assimilation, application and translation of construction information, the development graphic and written information for use by the constructor — the premier means of direct communication between designer and contractor [and trade workers].