Architectural drafting isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning a new construction project. But during the entire course of the project, quality drafting is vitally important to ensure that the finished structure is built correctly, to your specifications, and in compliance with the various applicable Maui building codes.
After you’ve decided on a project, architectural drafting is the phase where you and your architect begin to design the structure you end up with. Without quality drafting, your project could take longer, become more expensive, and be less than the result you anticipated.
What Are Drawings Used For?
During the design phase, drawings take your ideas and put them into a more literal and understandable format. You can get a better idea of how the finished project will look, discover any changes or modifications needed, and ensure that the design is workable and functional. All stakeholders in the project depend on these drawings.
Design modifications are much more difficult and expensive during construction. Everything from the structure’s basic layout to measurements of doors, windows, and fixtures is taken into account to minimize errors. Quality drafting also helps keep the project within the client’s budget.
Before construction begins, the project drawings are required to apply for all necessary permits to start building. These drawings show the county (or other local municipality) that your project meets building codes and other standards for safety, occupancy, and other requirements.
Once it’s time to begin construction, the drawings are what your architect will use to convey the design to your contractor, and by extension, the subcontractors. All measurements and calculations are included in the drawings used to bring the construction project to completion.
The Permit Phase
Since Maui’s complicated permit process can try someone’s patience, make sure there is nothing that will give cause for a denial. Quality drafting for your construction project ensures that your plans are compliant with all building codes and regulations at the start, helping to avoid delays in getting permits and approvals. Any errors can lead to delays and do-overs, taking longer and costing more.
To make it easier for you, we have an entire page on our website of Maui’s permit forms and applications. You can also check the status of a permit from the link to
Get Quality Drafting Services for Your Next Building Project
Pro Draft has been helping homeowners and business owners realize their design visions for over 30 years. We understand the unique nature of construction projects in Maui and will work to make sure your renovations or new construction is exactly as you envisioned. We use multiple types of drafting including AutoCAD for the most complete and accurate drawings.
We can help with architecture, drawings, blueprints, permits, and design work, and answer all your questions before the first day of construction. We’re happy to help and will work to ensure your project is exactly the way you envision.
Call Pro Draft today at (808) 579-9050 or 1-800-499-4699 from the Mainland
