Glazing Shop Drawing Services

Receive accurate shop drawings for curtain walls, window walls, and storefronts. We detail complex systems, ensuring strict adherence to AAMA standards and providing a fast 1-2 day turnaround on submittals.

20 +

Years Of Experience

40%

Minimize rework by up to

98 %

Client Satisfaction Rate

Complete Glazing Shop Drawing Services for Accurate Fabrication and Efficient Delivery

CAD Drafters offers a full range of glazing shop drawing services that deliver precision, transparency and efficiency to our clients’ glass and facade construction. Regardless if it is curtain walls, storefronts, or custom glass assemblies, our shop drawings will meet architectural intent while adhering to manufacturer specifications and compliance with code. We collaborate with glazing contractors, architects, engineers and fabricators to ensure our drawings provide the information necessary to decrease approvement times, lower potential errors in the field, and maximize coordination from concept stage all the way through installation. Below we outline the glazing shop drawing services we offer tailored each project’s specific needs.

Curtain Wall Shop Drawings

We parcelour curtain wall shop drawing packages which include detailed elevations, sections, anchor details and connection points to allow required fabrication and seamless installation. We incorporate thermal breaks, water management systems, and structural loads to ensure compliant performance and aesthetics for our clients in commercial or high-rise applications.

Storefront Shop Drawings

CAD Drafters supports the glazing industry by delivering well thought out storefront shop drawings that include accurate elevations for the metal framed glass glazing systems used in retail, commercial offices, and institutional buildings. These drawing packages include plan and elevation views, door schedules and hardware coordination for improved reviews of the drawings and improved execution on site.

Window System Shop Drawings

We ensure to provide detailed window system shop drawings of fixed, operable, and unitized windows that include dimensions, mullion spacings, fastening details and interface conditions with adjacent systems to ensure accurate fabrication and installation on site.

Glass Railing Shop Drawings

We provide customized shop drawing packages for glass railing systems designed for balconies, stairwells and atriums which include glass panel layouts, mounting hardware details and compliance with the structural and safety requirements for the interior of the building or exterior applications.

Frameless Glass Partition Drawings

We provide shop drawings for frameless glass partitions in association with an architectural studio for the modern interior fit-out of offices, showrooms, and hospitality projects. These drawings show exact panel sizes, joint details, the location of all required hardware and any coordination with ceiling/floor conditions to provide a seamless look for the installation.

Shop Drawings for Skylight and Canopy Glass

We prepare shop drawings for skylight and glass canopy systems that show support framing, drainage slopes and glass type. We work closely with each client to ensure the skylight or canopy system is integrated into the building envelope and meets performance for weather resistance and light transmission.

Shop Drawings for Point Supported Glazing

For structural glass applications, we provide shop drawings for point supported glazing systems that include spider fittings or fins. These shop drawings consist of anchor locations, bolt assemblies and provisions for tolerances in complex shapes that require maximum transparency.

Glass Entrance System Drawings

We combine the necessary details for glass entry doors and vestibules including swing doors, sliding doors and revolving entrances including hardware, door pulls, thresholds, and access control with sophisticated and secure entry systems.

Interior Glass Wall System Drawings

We have exhibited our glass wall system construction drawings to accommodate modular and demountable wall installations. We show the arrangement of panels, location of wall tracks, door integrations and coordination with any ceiling systems, which is suitable for flexible workspace applications.

Mirror and Decorative Glass Drawings

With any decorative elements applied to the project, we will provide shop drawings for mirrors, back-painted glass, etched panels and other decorative elements, showing exact dimensions, mounting methods, edge finishes and with particular attention to the coordination with the interior design drawings.

Blast-Resistant and Fire-Rated Glass Drawings

We provide shop drawings for fire-rated and blast-resistant glazing systems with framing reinforcements, certification references, and installation instructions. These drawings are critical to ensure that the systems we produce comply with safety regulations and project specifications.

As-Built Glazing Drawings

We also provide as-built glazing construction drawings on project completion. This will reflect any adjustments made on-site or installation changes. This is useful for the records of the facility, maintenance by the building operator, and for warranty purposes

How we assist Contractors, Architects and Fabricators with Glazing Shop Drawings

At CAD Drafters, we blend specialized glazing expertise with cutting edge CAD technology to provide accurate code-compliant shop drawings for an exciting variety of glass and façade projects. While we have over 25 years of industry experience, we have assisted projects in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and the Middle East with projects of varying complexities from high-rise commercial buildings, custom storefronts, complicated curtain wall systems, and interior glass partitioning.
Whether you’re a glazing contractor looking for fabrication ready details, or an architect needing to coordinate the design intent, or a developer needing a submittal approved or even just an elevation drawing to view the design visually, our custom shop drawings connects the design to the actual installation. We can provide you with accurate 2D and 3D drawings including elevations, sections, connection drawings, and coordination sets to execute in the field and get you streamlined approval times on projects so you can build faster.
Our team are highly skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and any additional CAD or budgeted software. We always prioritize accuracy, clarity, and constructability, so that your glazing components can be adequately documented, coordinated between trades and installed without expensive rework on-site.

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Glazing Shop Drawing Perks That Boost Overal Project Revenue

Detail Oriented Accuracy for Successful Installation

Our glazing shop drawings are detail oriented to guarantee proper and accurate layout with the structural and architectural scope of work to minimize field errors and delays during installation.

Quick Turnaround on Tracking Deadlines Without the Risk of Technical Errors

We produce high-quality coordination drawings, fully coordinated glazing drawings to meet the deadlines you have established for your window project, without putting the technical aspects on the back burners.

Full Knowledge of All Glazing Systems

Whether its a curtain wall, storefront or custom glass facades, we have experience in all major glazing systems and in detail manufacturer standards; which means we can verify all the right considerations are made on all glazing systems.

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Outsourcing Glazing Shop Drawing Services

When you work with CAD Drafters, you’re outsourcing glazing shop drawing services to a qualified professional team that understands how to assist glazing contractors, fabricators, and architects to create dependable glazing-related drawings on time, reduce payroll overhead costs, and improve overall accuracy, compliance, and industry expectations.

No Compromises On Quality, Just Savings

You will save money by outsourcing to CAD Drafters and will avoid the high overhead costs of a full-time drafting department while receiving world-class quality drawings. Our pricing model allows you to spend more of your project budget on material and installation without compromising on detail, accuracy, or turnaround-time.

Flexible Expertise

CAD Drafters provides a flexible team with extensive experience in glazing systems. We are familiar with the different types of systems - curtain walls, storefronts, and custom glass assemblies. When project demands fluctuate, we can scale as needed and provide fast turnaround on urgent deadlines.

Trusted Clients

From Design Concept to Implementation

Client Testimonials

We have been sending our glazing shop drawings to CAD Drafters for the past two years or so; their accuracy has been second to none. Everywhere from understanding the nuances of curtain wall and storefront systems and avoiding that's rework to meeting our deadlines, they have helped our team become as efficient as possible.

Mark L., Project Manager, Glass & Façade Solutions Inc.★ ★ ★ ★ ★

CAD Drafters is like having an in-house drafting department – clear communication, fast responses, drawings would get adjusted as our site conditions changed. It has been a valuable part of our workflows, especially during the busy phases of work.

Sandra M., Senior Architect, Urban Design Group.★ ★ ★ ★ ★

When we had a high-end commercial project with custom glass features CAD Drafters was flawless. Their attention to detail, knowledge of manufacturer specifications of materials, and coordination with our fabricator saved us time and headaches. We would connect with them again on any future project.

Daniel R., Glazing Contractor, Elite Facade Systems.★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Review Our Specialized Curtain Wall & Glazing Detailing Sub-Services

Daniel R., Glazing Contractor, Elite Facade Systems.

At CAD Drafters, we combine years of glazing expertise, unrivaled CAD technology, and a dedication to precision in the glazing industry into one single service. Our CAD Drafter has tremendous depth of experience in all aspects of glazing systems, including: curtain wall, storefronts, point-supported glass, decorative panels, and many more forms of glazing. All of our drawings are completed to not only be accurate and comply with the local Code, but are drafted to suit fabrication and installation. We pride ourselves on quick turnaround times, expository communications, and being able to scale our support to meet the demands of your project. No matter if you are a contractor, architect, or fabricator; when you work with CAD Drafters you will be assured of clarity, efficiency, and peace of mind.

Industries We Serve with Expert Glazing Shop Drawing Services

Residential Housing

Commercial Builders

Hospitality and Hotels

Mixed-Use Development

Industrial Facilities

Institutional Projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of glazing systems do you produce shop drawings for?

We are equipped to produce shop drawings for a wide variety of glazing systems such as curtain walls, storefronts, frameless glass partitions, point-supported systems, skylights, glass canopies and interior glass walls. Whether a project is standard or extremely custom, we provide fabrication-ready, detailed drawings.

When can I expect to receive the completed shop drawings?

Turnaround will depend upon the project scope and complexity, but most standard glazing shop drawing packages are provided within 5-10 business days. Expedited services can also be provided upon request.

Can you customize shop drawings to fit certain manufacturer requirements?

Yes! Most certainly. Every set of drawings will be customized to fit the specifications and guidelines of your preferred glazing system manufacturer to ensure compatibility, to save time, and to expedite submittal approval.

What countries do you work in outside of the U.S.?

Yes, we have been successful in providing glazing shop drawings for clients in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Middle East, and other global markets. We are familiar with regional codes in a variety of countries.

What file formats do you deliver the drawings in?

We usually provide final drawings in DWG and PDF formats. We can also provide in other formats including Revit (.rvt) or IFC depending on the needs of your project. All deliverables are ready for submittal and fabrication.