CD Set Drafting Services Professional Construction Document Set Services for Permit & Construction
Transform your construction documentation with our comprehensive CD set drafting services. We deliver complete construction document sets including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, structural drawings, and MEP drawings—helping architects, engineers, and contractors produce permit-ready documentation and construction execution packages.
Whether you need a full CD set for building permit applications, contractor bidding, or construction execution, our team delivers reliable construction documentation that supports your project success.
What Is a CD Set?
A CD Set, or Construction Document Set, is a comprehensive collection of detailed drawings and specifications that guide the construction of a building or structure. These documents serve as the blueprint for the entire building process, covering everything from architectural design to structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
Construction documentation is the bridge between building design and physical building form. A key element of documentation services, construction drawings provide the instructions for transforming design solutions into bricks and mortar.
A CD set is essential for:
- ✓Permit applications and building approvals – Required by building departments for code compliance
- ✓Contractor bidding and pricing – Enables accurate cost estimation and bid preparation
- ✓Construction execution and coordination – Provides clear instructions for building
- ✓Regulatory compliance and code adherence – Ensures all building codes are met
- ✓Legal documentation – Serves as the contractual basis for construction
- ✓Facility management – Provides record documentation for building operations
CD Set Components
A complete CD set includes architectural, structural, and mechanical layers working in unison. Expand each layer to review drawing inclusions:
Cover Sheet
The cover sheet, or title sheet, contains a rendering or view of the building model. It establishes the legal and technical references for the package.
- Table of Contents (drawing index or sheet list)
- Project name and address
- Client information & Vicinity plan
- Zoning and code compliance information
- List of project team members
- Legal description of the property & General notes
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
Floor Plans
Floor plans present overhead views of complete floors with scaling, annotations, and system placement details.
- Parallel lines scaling wall width
- Room sizes and wall lengths
- Doors, windows, and built-in elements
- Plumbing fixtures, cabinets, water heaters, furnaces
- Notes on finishes, construction methods, and electrical items
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
Elevations
Elevations are 2D drawings, created to scale, showing exterior profiles, material specifications, and elevation datums.
- Ridge heights and floor-to-floor metrics
- Fall of the land & terrain matching
- Exterior finishes and cladding calls
- Roof pitches and drainage points
- Exterior architectural styling details
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
Sections
Sections represent views that look as if they have been cut through the building, detailing interior space heights and structural overlaps.
- How the building will be constructed structurally
- Internal finishes and wall stack-ups
- Ceiling heights and structural clearances
- Ceiling type (flat, tray, or vault details)
- Door and window installation dimensions
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
Details
Specific, high-zoom construction details outlining key connections, flashings, structural nodes, and moisture barriers.
- Staircases, railings, and riser specifications
- Doors, windows, and threshold water sealing details
- Joinery, brackets, and structural steel connections
- Wall and roof envelope assemblies
- Foundation footings, drainage pipes, and concrete slab joints
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
Schedules
Tabulated product schedules cross-referencing sizes, models, manufacturers, and hardware variables for bidding.
- Door schedules with fire ratings and hardware keys
- Window schedules detailing dimensions and glazing options
- Room finish schedules mapping paint, floor, and ceiling finishes
- Material quantity lists & HVAC / electrical equipment lists
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
Structural Drawings
Drawings prepared to support structural safety calculations, detailing framing matrices and foundation reinforcements.
- Foundation plans with footings, grade beams, and rebar reinforcement
- Framing plans for wood, steel, or concrete floors, walls, and roofs
- Structural connection details for beams, columns, and load-bearing walls
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
MEP Drawings
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering layouts coordinated with structural systems to eliminate field clashes.
- Mechanical plans – HVAC ductwork, ventilation paths, registers, equipment
- Electrical plans – Outlets, lighting grids, panels, switchboards, circuiting
- Plumbing plans – Water supply loops, sanitary drain runs, vents, pipe fixtures
Cross-discipline model check closed.
Status: Ready for agency submittal.
Deliverables Included
Every CD Set package is complete, organized, and issued under industry-standard file format structures.
Cover Sheet
Title, drawing index, general notes, project info
Floor Plans
All levels with complete dimensions and notes
Elevations
Front, rear, and side views with exterior finishes
Sections
Building sections and detailed wall assemblies
Details
Staircase, wall joints, roof, and slab details
Schedules
Door, window, finishes, and fixture tables
Structural Drawings
Foundation plan, framing blueprints, rebar connections
MEP Drawings
HVAC duct layout, power risers, plumbing runs
Specifications
Detailed building product and material standards
SD → DD → CD: Design Phases
The design documentation process follows three progressive phases, culminating in the construction documents set.
Construction Documents (CD)
Final Documentation SetConstruction Documents (CD) represent the ultimate production phase. This documents every aspect of the project so contractors can bid accurately and building departments can issue permits without delays.
Key Milestones & Inclusions:
- Final permit-ready blueprint drawings
- Complete assembly details, stair details, structural framing
- Coordinated MEP layouts and itemized schedule worksheets
- Comprehensive specifications packet ready for bid and permit reviews
Our Technology Stack
We use industry-leading CAD and BIM software to deliver accurate, interoperable CD sets.
Why Choose Our CD Set Drafting Services?
Every drawing package undergoes a triple-stage QA/QC check. We stand behind our precision drafting.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PRODUCTION QA AUDIT REPORT
SYSTEM COMPLIANCE: ISO 9001 STATUS15+ Years of Construction Documentation Experience
Our team has delivered CD sets for over 500 projects across the United States and globally. We understand the unique requirements of architects, engineers, and developers.
Comprehensive CD Set Coverage
We provide complete CD sets including all components—cover sheet, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, structural drawings, and MEP drawings.
Permit-Ready Documentation
All CD sets are prepared to meet building department requirements for permit applications. We ensure code compliance and regulatory adherence.
100% Accuracy Guarantee
Every drawing undergoes multi-level QA/QC verification. We stand behind the accuracy of our work.
Format Flexibility
Deliverables in DWG, PDF, IFC, and other formats as needed.
Fast Turnaround
Efficient workflows allow us to deliver accurate results while meeting project deadlines.
Industries We Serve
Our CD set drafting services support engineering and construction projects across multiple key sectors.
Healthcare
Hospitals, medical offices, outpatient facilities
Education
Universities, colleges, training centers
Commercial
Office towers, business parks, retail centers
Residential
Single-family, multi-family, housing developments
Industrial
Warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers
Data Centers
Server facilities, cooling systems, electrical distribution
Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, restaurants
Proven Project Success
Explore case studies demonstrating how our construction document set drafting services support permitting, bidding, and construction.
Full CD Set for Healthcare Facility
A major healthcare provider needed a complete CD set for a 12-story hospital requiring detailed documentation.
Our team produced a comprehensive CD set including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, structural drawings, and MEP drawings.
The CD set was approved for permit application, supporting contractor bidding and construction planning.
Permit-Ready CD Set for Commercial Tower
A commercial developer needed a permit-ready CD set for a 30-story office tower.
We produced a complete CD set that met all building department requirements for permit application.
The permit application was approved with zero RFIs, saving the developer 4 weeks of schedule delay.
CD Set for University Campus
A university needed CD sets for 20 buildings across their campus.
Our team produced comprehensive CD sets for each building including all necessary components.
The university now has complete, accurate construction documentation for facility management and renovation planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about construction document sets, formats, permit applications, and standards.
A CD set, or Construction Document Set, is a comprehensive collection of detailed drawings and specifications that guide the construction of a building or structure. It includes floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, structural drawings, and MEP drawings.
A CD set includes cover sheet, floor plans, elevations, sections, construction details, schedules, structural drawings, MEP drawings, and specifications for permit applications and construction.
SD (Schematic Design) establishes concept and feasibility. DD (Design Development) refines design with detailed plans and material selection. CD (Construction Documents) produces final permit-ready drawings for construction. The CD set is the final phase of the design process.
We use Autodesk AutoCAD as our primary drafting platform. For BIM integration, we use Autodesk Revit. We also work with ArchiCAD for projects requiring that platform. We work to AIA layering, AEC 6.2, and IBC requirements.
Timelines depend on project size and complexity. A typical residential CD set takes 1-2 weeks, while large commercial projects may take 4-8 weeks. We provide detailed timelines during project scoping.
We deliver in DWG, PDF, IFC, and other formats as requested. We can also export to specific formats for analysis software integration.
Yes. Most building departments require a complete CD set for permit applications. The CD set must demonstrate code compliance and provide sufficient detail for construction.
We follow AIA layering standards, AEC 6.2, and IBC (International Building Code) requirements for all CD set deliverables. We also work to client-specific standards.
Yes. We provide CD sets for renovation and retrofit projects including existing conditions documentation and proposed work drawings.
Yes. We provide as-built CD sets documenting existing conditions for facility management, renovation, and property transactions.