What Drawings Are Required Before Manufacturing a Modular Light Steel Holiday Vi

Design and Approval Drawings

These define the building and secure the permit; manufacturing drawings come after.

• Architectural plans, elevations, sections and a materials schedule
• Structural calculations and a framing plan for each module
• Foundation and anchor bolt layout coordinated with the module base
• Local permit drawings with the code compliance information

Shop and Fabrication Drawings

Shop drawings are the documents the factory actually builds from.

• Profile schedules with gauge, length, holes and cut details
• Panel drawings with sheathing, insulation and opening positions
• Connection details: hold-downs, splices, module-to-module joints
• Bracing layout and fixing schedule for site-installed sheathing

Module and Interface Drawings

In modular work, the interfaces carry the risk, not the modules themselves.

• Module split plan with weights, lifting points and centre of gravity
• Interface details for structural, weather-tight and service connections
• Tolerance stack-up between factory module and site foundation
• Sequence drawings showing the order of setting and closing joints

Frequently Asked Questions

Who produces the shop drawings?

Usually the manufacturer's engineering team, reviewed and approved by the client's designer before cutting starts.

What happens if MEP is not coordinated before fabrication?

Penetrations are cut on site, which damages bracing and vapour control. Coordination must happen at drawing stage.

How long does drawing approval take?

It depends on review cycles and how complete the architectural set is. Freezing the module split early removes most of the delay.