Home and Garden Awards 2020

BUILD 2020 Home And Garden Awards 24 Jan20229 s the first practical step in any construction project, the importance of design and drafting cannot be overstated. Thomas Drafting, based just outside of Vancouver, is a small firm that is passionate about the construction industry. Working with a variety of different clients, from architects and developers to contractors and homeowners, the team help to bring projects of all shapes and sizes to life with a focus on residential and commercial construction. The process starts with a proposal tailored to the needs as the firm sees them. This is then refined through a process of consultation and drafting until the final skilfully designed plans are put together. As the team consult and construct their plans, they are able to use many pieces of technology to help communicate the vision. This process, when done well, means there will be fewer changes once construction has begun. Even so, circumstances are liable to change on any worksite, and the Thomas Drafting team is available through construction to handle any queries. Ensuring that everyone is on the same page, seeing the same project come to fruition, is the most important aspect for Thomas Drafting, and miscommunication can be overlooked. The team uses a combination of rendering, animation, virtual reality, 3D printed models or 2D plans, each having its own appropriate usage and able to share a different perspective on the project. The advantage of using all these different methods is that it visualises the process in a variety of different ways. With so many aspects of any project, whether a small-scale renovation or an entire apartment building, clarity is paramount. A lot of effort that goes into developing these different techniques and so the Thomas Drafting team always appreciates those clients that understand the work that goes into what they do. Their formidable range of skills and services make it relatively straightforward to deliver different degrees of detail on a project as a client requires. The main challenges facing any building development not only those of communication, but coordination too. Using project management software the team at Thomas Drafting has made the process of tracking design changes much simpler, as well as improving the lines of communication. Clearing away the A extraneous correspondence from emails has really made the process more manageable for all concerned. The future of the firm seems secure, therefore, with its dedication to quality clear to all who have employed them. From a perspective of growth and direction, the team has shown a clear desire to work alongside innovative design professionals to push the envelope with net zero buildings. This is a consequence of Canada aiming to have these buildings in place by 2032. While the housing industry is incredibly flexible, adapting to the needs of the time, it is still a large change for businesses to face and to implement. Even so, what Thomas Drafting bring to the industry is a quality approach that lightens the workload for clients. While it might seem a wholly technical role, the job is really communicating a project’s intentions, adding clarity to a diamond in the rough. Contact Details Company: Thomas Drafting Inc. Contact: John Meunier Website : www.thomasdrafting.ca Best Architectural Drafting & Design Company - British Columbia Measure twice, cut once – the importance of design and drafting, perfecting the necessary measurements before ever breaking ground is essential. The team at Thomas Drafting Inc. are experts in meeting the needs of any project, using a variety of techniques to bring a client’s vision into practical reality. Winning this BUILD award for the second year in a row, we took a closer look to find out more.