Drafting Service Files: A Creative Approach to Estimating Project Costs
A Creative Approach to Estimating Project Costs We put a lot of effort into correctly controlling project costs … So much effort in fact that we recently developed our own web-based optimization [...]
Drafting Service Files: Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for a Decorative Metal Project [Case Study]
Before I dive into this decorative metal case study, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who provided input to my previous article (if you have yet to read it, you can access it here: BIM [...]
Drafting Service Files: Use this Comprehensive Checklist to Review Glass and Glazing Shop Drawings
Keep Your Project on Track by Catching Mistakes Early! We recently locked the entire MP Drafting team in a room for a brainstorming session and didn’t let them leave until they produced the [...]
Drafting Service Files: Attention Glaziers! We Have 4 Questions About BIM for Curtain Walls For You
Updated Feb. 2018: This article was previously published on LinkedIn, where I received several comments. I’ve added this valuable feedback to the article for context. Here at MP Drafting, we’re [...]
Drafting Service Files: The Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Glazing Projects
A Training Tool for New Glazing Project Managers As a glazing project manager, you always hope your projects go exactly as planned. Of course, this rarely happens. Sometimes there are hiccups or [...]
Drafting Service Files: How MP Drafting Makes You More Productive (and Profitable)
How MP Drafting Makes You More Productive (and Profitable) What’s the key to saving time and money on drafting projects? That’s a question we continue to ask ourselves to make sure we’re staying [...]
Drafting Service Files: Our Simple Onboarding Process
Our Simple Onboarding Process How do you go about outsourcing shop drawings? If you don’t have a clue, don’t worry. Many of our customers understand the value of having an outside partner for [...]
Drafting Service Files: Using Outsourced Drafting Firms for Glass and Glazing Projects: Do’s and Don’ts
Using Outsourced Drafting Firms for Glass and Glazing Projects: Do’s and Don’ts Outsourced Drafting Firms for Glass and Glazing Projects … What They Do, What They Don’t Do, and How to Use [...]
