Millwork and Casework Shop Drawings
Plans, elevations, sections and schedules for architectural woodwork, casework, countertops, paneling and trim.
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Millwork Shop Drawings show the dimensions, materials, joinery, hardware and installation details for architectural woodwork and casework, based on the architect's drawings and specifications.
Millwork is visible and exact. Shop drawings settle dimensions, reveals, edge details, finishes and hardware before the shop cuts material, and they give the architect and owner a chance to approve what will be built.
We draft millwork and casework drawings from the architectural plans, interior elevations, finish schedules and specification sections.
What is included
- Plans and elevations with field dimensions noted for verification
- Section details showing joinery, shelves, backs, toe kicks and countertop edges
- Material, finish and hardware schedules
- Panel layouts and grain direction where specified
- Blocking, backing and mounting requirements for other trades
- Quality standard references called out by the specification, such as AWI
Field dimensions and coordination
Millwork depends on actual wall conditions. Drawings flag where field dimensions must be verified, where blocking is needed in framing, and where plumbing, electrical and appliances affect cutouts.
Submittals and samples
Finish samples, hardware data and shop drawings are usually submitted together. We assemble the package with a cover sheet and an index, and revise after architect comments.
What we need from you
- Architectural plans, interior elevations and the finish schedule
- The millwork specification section and any approved samples
- Appliance and equipment cut sheets for cutouts
- Field dimensions or a note on who will verify them
- The submittal due date and the reviewer's requirements
Related services
We also prepare shop drawings for other trades and CAD drafting for remodels and tenant improvements.
What you receive
- Plans, elevations and section details
- Material, finish and hardware schedules
- Submittal package with index
- Editable DWG and PDF
- Revisions after review
Technical scope and terminology we work with
- Casework, architectural woodwork, countertops
- Joinery, reveals, edge banding
- Hardware, finishes, laminates, veneers
- AWI standards, specifications
- Blocking, backing, field verification
- Submittals, samples, approved as noted
Who this service is for
Millwork shops, cabinet fabricators, interior contractors and general contractors who need approval-ready drawings.
How it works
- Send architectural drawings, finish schedule and specifications.
- We confirm scope, sheet count and turnaround.
- We draft and send for review.
- We revise after comments.
Software, standards and file formats
We use PlanSwift and Bluebeam Revu for digital takeoff and markup, Excel with current local cost data for pricing, Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for schedules, and AutoCAD-compatible tools for drawings. Deliverables are Excel and PDF files, plus DWG for drawings.
When to use this service
Use millwork shop drawings when a bid date is close, when your team is stretched across projects, when you need an independent check of your own numbers or drawings, or when you want consistent deliverables in the same format every time. Tell us the due date when you request a quote so the schedule can be planned around it.
Engagement options
- One project: order millwork shop drawings for a single bid or job and receive a firm price and turnaround before we start.
- Several trades or divisions: combine this service with related scopes so quantities, drawings and pricing agree.
- Bid-season capacity: send multiple projects with their due dates and we schedule the work to hit each one.
- Ongoing support: repeat-volume contractors can agree standard formats, cost codes and turnaround so every delivery drops straight into their process.
Quality control, confidentiality and communication
Every deliverable is reviewed by a second team member before it reaches you, and assumptions, inclusions and exclusions are written down so they can be checked. If information is missing we send a short list of questions rather than guessing, and we tell you which assumption we used when a question cannot be answered in time. Your plans, specifications and files are used only to prepare your project work and are not shared publicly; see our privacy policy.
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Frequently asked questions
What are millwork shop drawings?
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They are detailed drawings of architectural woodwork and casework showing dimensions, materials, joinery, hardware and installation.
Do you take field measurements?
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No. Field dimensions come from you. We mark where verification is required.
Can you prepare a cut list?
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Yes, on request for the shop's workflow.
Do you cover commercial and residential millwork?
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Yes.
Bid Sharp at a glance: 3 steps, 50 states
Bid Sharp prepares construction estimates, takeoffs, shop drawings, structural and permit drawings and schedules for contractors and homeowners in all 50 states, on public and private projects. Typical turnaround is about 48 hours; the turnaround and a firm price are confirmed before any work starts.
- 1. Upload plans. Send PDF, DWG or a plan-room link with your bid due date.
- 2. Get a firm quote. Scope, price and turnaround in writing, with no obligation.
- 3. Receive deliverables. Excel and PDF files, plus DWG for drawings, checked by 2 team members.
Standards and official sources
Rules, wage rates, codes and procurement procedures change and differ by agency. Confirm the requirements that apply to your project with these primary sources and with the solicitation itself.
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