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Shop Drawing Review: Verify Submittals Against Construction

InspectMind Team
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Quick Summary

  • AI checks shop drawings against construction documents, specifications, and codes
  • Catches discrepancies between shop drawings and approved construction documents
  • Perfect for architects, engineers, and GCs reviewing submittals

Shop drawings are the manufacturer's detailed drawings showing how they'll fabricate and install components. They must match the construction documents, but discrepancies are common. AI plan checking helps reviewers catch these issues quickly and systematically.

Why Shop Drawing Review Matters

Common Shop Drawing Issues

  • Dimensions that don't match construction documents
  • Materials or finishes that don't meet specifications
  • Missing details required by the construction documents
  • Code violations not present in approved documents

How It Works

1. Upload Shop Drawings and Construction Documents

Upload the shop drawing submittal along with the approved construction documents and specifications. The AI will compare the shop drawings against the construction documents to identify discrepancies.

2. Systematic Comparison

The AI performs a systematic comparison, checking dimensions, materials, details, and specifications. It identifies where shop drawings deviate from the approved construction documents.

3. Issue Identification

Issues are identified with evidence showing both the shop drawing and the construction document, making it easy to see discrepancies and approve or reject the submittal.

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Catch shop drawing discrepancies quickly and systematically. Upload shop drawings and construction documents to see how it works.

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