Need millwork shop drawings that are accurate and done on time? My name is Brian M. Curran. I’ve been producing such since 2007. I’m based in NYC, but I work with contractors nationwide.
Millwork Shop Drawing Samples
I complete projects every week, from single cabinets to multi-story buildings with dozens of kitchens, baths, built-ins, and storefronts. Below are samples of my work. This page also includes text links to other pages on my site with additional millwork shop drawing samples.
High-Rise Residential Project (NYC)
Pictured above is the location of the first sample millwork project I’ll be sharing. My work took place inside this high-rise residential building, located on the Upper West Side (UWS) of Manhattan, NY. The photo shows the building’s amenities terrace, which was not part of my scope of work, but I included the image to give you a better sense of the project’s location and surroundings.
This high-rise is an example of the type of large, complex residential projects I handle regularly. It had multiple kitchens, bathrooms, and built-ins across several floors.
This 20-story new construction, modern-styled building was designed by CetraRuddy Architecture. My scope of work was to create millwork shop drawings for 38 kitchens and 111 bathrooms that were spread across 16 floors.
Below are the kitchen cabinet shop drawings I created for the project. Click the image to view the multi-page set of PDF drawings. (Note: The address has been changed for privacy, but the pictures and drawings are original.)
There were a number of different custom kitchen configurations. Below is a picture of one of the constructed kitchens after fabrication and installation.
The benefit I have of being located in New York City is the exposure I’ve had to high-profile projects like this one. This project shows the type of large-scale, complex work that clients trust me to handle. And I can bring my experience to bear on both small and large projects outside of NYC, which is experience most of my competitors do not have. Unlike others with less experience, I know how to create millwork shop drawings for any type of project.
Medium-Sized Residential Project (Newton, MA)
The next sample project I will share is what I would consider a medium-sized millwork project. This second sample project took place in a residence located in Newton, MA. Below is a picture of the house.
For this project my scope of work included detailing a Study, Club Room, and Floating Bar. Below is a sixteen sheet set of shop drawings that I created for it. Click the image to view the drawings in PDF format.
Work With Me
I lead a small, experienced drafting team that produces millwork and casework shop drawings.
My senior drafter worked as a cabinet engineer for 15 years. My second drafter has 10 years of millwork drafting experience.
We’ve completed millwork shop drawings for bathrooms, kitchens, built-ins, paneling, libraries, reception desks, retail displays, and home theaters, across the country.
We know hardware specifications, appliances, material sizes, typical patterns, and more.
I make sure calls and emails are answered promptly and drawings are delivered on schedule.
My Drafting Software Works With CNC Machines
Sometimes I’m asked what software I use. Because clients want to know if they’d be able to send my drawings right into a CNC machine to make cuts.
Yes, my drawings can be used with a CNC machine. I use AutoCAD ® on all my projects, and the drawings can be output in a DWG or DXF file format. And my DXF files can be imported into CNC machines.
How I Price Millwork Shop Drawings
I get calls daily from contractors who want pricing for millwork shop drawings. For me to price a job I need the architect’s contract drawings in PDF format, a list of the contract drawing sheets that show the scope of work, and from there I can determine a lump-sum cost. I rarely do jobs hourly. Not because I’m unwilling, but because most contractors are looking for a fixed price.
After I give the contractor a price, I am often asked how I handle revisions, or whether revisions are included in my price. All revisions that have to do with my shop drawings being in conformity with the architect’s contract drawings are my responsibility. So yes, revisions are included in my price. I must make the distinction, though, that change orders are not included in my price. If I submit shop drawings and the architect later changes dimensions or makes other modifications that differ from the contract drawings my shops were based on, then those would be considered a change order cost.
I’m also regularly asked when I can start work. Like most in the construction industry, I book projects on a rolling queue, as proposals and retainers come to me. This said, I almost always have availability to start a project either immediately or within a day or two.
Contact
If you need millwork shop drawing services, for one built-in or all the kitchens and baths in an entire high-rise, then please feel free to call me now at 718.441.3968, text me now at 646.504.5230, or email me now at brian@draftingservices.com.