Structural information that stays aligned with the building set.
FTB Services prepares and coordinates structural working drawing information so the architectural and construction documentation tells the same story. The focus is on clear information for pricing, fabrication and construction.
A practical scope built around the project information.
Footings and slabs
Layout and construction information coordinated with the building design and site conditions.
Beams and lintels
Clear locations, sizes and references for structural members within the drawing package.
Wall and roof framing
Framing layouts coordinated with openings, roof form and architectural requirements.
Structural steel coordination
Steel member information can flow into detailed fabrication drawings where required.
Revisions kept consistent
Changes made to the building design are carried through the associated structural documentation.
Pricing-ready information
Clearer quantities and member information support more reliable estimating and trade pricing.
Less contradiction between design and construction.
Structural information often arrives from different consultants at different times. That can create clashes between floor plans, framing, openings and fabrication requirements. FTB focuses on keeping the working set coordinated so builders are not resolving avoidable discrepancies on site.
From initial information to a coordinated project output.
Review the building set
We review the current design, site information and structural requirements.
Develop coordinated layouts
Structural elements are positioned against the architectural plan and construction method.
Detail key members
Footings, slabs, beams, lintels, framing and other relevant items are documented.
Issue and revise
The set is updated as engineering, pricing or design information changes.
Common questions about structural working drawings.
Do structural working drawings replace engineering certification?
No. Where engineering design or certification is required, the relevant engineer remains responsible for that work. FTB coordinates the drawing information into the broader documentation set.
Can the structural drawings be used for pricing?
Yes. Clear member layouts, schedules and details make it easier for builders and trades to measure and price the work.
Can structural steel be detailed further?
Yes. FTB also prepares fabrication drawings for structural steel and other building elements where included in the scope.
Can you update drawings after engineering changes?
Yes. Coordination and revision are part of the documentation process, so changes can be carried through the working set.
Other services that often connect with this scope.
Tell us what you are building.
Send through the site, the project brief and anything you already have. We can help establish the right documentation and estimating scope from there.