Let’s be blunt,

You can’t build efficiently with bad drawings. Yet it still happens every day. Shop drawings get treated like a formality, pushed out with minimal detail and handed off to field teams who are then left guessing.

That’s not how we do it.

At MP Drafting, shop drawings are the plan. They’re the roadmap your field crews rely on. When they’re done right, everything runs smoother. Fewer delays, better installations, and happier clients.

Here’s what that actually looks like.

What Field Crews Need (But Don’t Always Get)

Field installers don’t have time to guess. Otherwise, when these details are missing you get overcuts, misaligned frames, and change orders.

They need:

In/out dimensions to know exactly where to drop frames.
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Fastener callouts with edge distances, so they’re not drilling too close to concrete edges.
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Column line references that let them double-check location without calling back to the office.
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Elevations and section cuts that are clear, not copy-pasted.
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What Fabricators Expect

If your fab partner has to stop and ask questions, you’re burning time.

Good drawings should include:

Accurate glass and frame sizes.
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Correct quantities – not over, not under.
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Details that match field conditions so there’s no second-guessing.
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(This is what we deliver every time.)

How MP Drafting Drawings Are Built to Perform

We’ve built our system to make sure the drawings work — not just pass review.

• Dual-dimensioning: Both feet/inches and decimals where needed.
• Complete notes: We flag edge conditions, fastener issues, and missing RFI info before they cause problems.
• Coordination across trades: Our drawings help glaziers see conflicts early — and solve them before they hit the jobsite.

You’re not just getting a PDF. You’re getting a drawing set that’s been pressure-tested in the real world.

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The Bottom Line

A great shop drawing isn’t just a box to check. It’s a tool that protects your margins.
When you work with MP Drafting, you’re not rolling the dice. You’re giving your team the best shot at a clean install, a happy GC, and a job that finishes without last-minute chaos.

Want to see the difference?

We can share a real-world example — or walk through a side-by-side comparison.

Send us a set or schedule a quick call to see how we approach clarity, consistency, and coordination.

Use Education to Get Ahead

Every missed deadline creates a ripple effect. Delayed fabrication, wrong orders, wasted time in the field. One way to cut that risk is by training your team to review drawings effectively.

LearnGlazing’s Shop Drawing Course makes it easier to spot issues before they become emergencies. Explore the course