Shop Drawing Services · Oregon

Shop drawings built for Oregon's permit desk, not just the fabrication floor.

Drafting Buddies details architectural, structural steel, MEP, millwork, and precast shop drawings for architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and fabricators building across Portland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, and every corner of Oregon - detailed against the current Oregon Structural Specialty Code from the first sheet.

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Founded, Austin TX
2014

Founded, Austin TX

States Served
50

States Served

BBB Rating
A+

BBB Rating

Shop Drawing Sub-Services
12

Shop Drawing Sub-Services

Routing Ticket

RT-00 · OR-SHOP

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Project
Willamette Valley Mixed-Use
Discipline
Structural / Misc. Metals
Code Basis
2025 OSSC · 2024 IBC
Jurisdiction
Portland Metro
Reviewer
EOR Stamp Pending
  1. 01

    Detail

  2. 02

    Coordinate

  3. 03

    Redline

  4. 04

    EOR Stamp

  5. 05

    Release to Fab

Company founded in Austin, Texas
2014

Company founded in Austin, Texas

Better Business Bureau rating
A+

Better Business Bureau rating

US states served, including Oregon
50/50

US states served, including Oregon

OSSC code cycle we draft against
2025

OSSC code cycle we draft against

Structural steel shop drawing details prepared for an Oregon fabricator

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Structural Steel

Coordinated MEP shop drawings for an Oregon commercial project

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MEP

Steel bridge structure in Portland, Oregon representing structural steel detailing

Portland, OR - steel infrastructure typical of the structural detailing scope we draft for.

Oregon Shop Drawing Services

CAD drafting company built for Oregon's fabrication and submittal cycle

Oregon's construction pipeline runs on a single statewide building code, which means shop drawing services in Oregon carry a different weight than in states with a patchwork of local amendments - one code basis, one review path, and one set of expectations for how a submittal reaches the engineer or architect of record. Drafting Buddies is a CAD drafting company and BIM modeling partner that has produced shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction detailing for architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and steel and millwork fabricators nationwide since 2014, and we bring that same discipline to Oregon drafting services - from downtown Portland high-rises to Willamette Valley wineries, Bend resort communities, and the semiconductor campuses of the Silicon Forest.

Every shop drawing we release is built against the current Oregon Structural Specialty Code and coordinated across disciplines before it reaches your engineer's desk, so architectural, structural steel, MEP, and miscellaneous metals shop drawings arrive clash-checked rather than clashing in the field. Whether you need a single trade's submittal package or full-building shop drawing coordination, our CAD drafting outsourcing team works as an extension of your office - responsive, US-project-managed, and priced for repeat fabricator and contractor relationships rather than one-off jobs.

We combine architectural drafting services, structural drafting, BIM modeling, and 3D rendering under one roof, which means your shop drawing services in Oregon can scale into full construction documentation, as-built drawings, or permit drawing services without bringing on a second vendor. It's why contractors and fabricators across Oregon's residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors keep sending their next submittal package our way.

Sub-Services

Twelve shop drawing disciplines, one routing ticket

Every sub-service below moves through the same coordination-first process - detail, cross-discipline check, redline, and stamp routing - before it's released to fabrication.

RT-01 · Architectural

Architectural Shop Drawings Oregon

We convert architectural construction documents into submittal-ready architectural shop drawings - wall type call-outs, door and window schedules, finish legends, and interior elevation detail pulled directly from the CDs. Each sheet is formatted to match your GC's submittal log and cross-referenced to spec sections, so architects and general contractors across Oregon receive drawings that move through review without a round of clarifying RFIs, whether the project is a Portland mixed-use podium or a Bend hospitality build.

  • Wall Types
  • Schedules
  • Elevations

RT-02 · Structural Steel

Structural Steel Shop Drawings Oregon

Our structural steel detailing covers erection plans, piece marks, moment and shear connection details, and bolt and weld call-outs built to AISC standards for Oregon fabricators. We detail for the semiconductor, data center, and industrial projects driving demand across Hillsboro, Gresham, and the Silicon Forest corridor, as well as conventional commercial steel frames, keeping connection design coordinated with the engineer of record so fabrication shops receive a buildable, code-checked package the first time.

  • Erection
  • Connections
  • AISC

RT-03 · Misc. Metals

Miscellaneous Metals Shop Drawings Oregon

Stairs, guardrails, ladders, handrails, embeds, and structural steel accessories all fall under our miscellaneous metals shop drawing scope. We detail each component against Oregon's current life-safety and egress provisions, dimension every connection to the surrounding structure, and produce fabrication-ready sheets that shops can quote and build from without a site visit - a common gap that slows down multifamily and commercial submittals across Oregon.

  • Stairs
  • Rails
  • Embeds

RT-04 · MEP

MEP Shop Drawings Oregon

Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing shop drawings are coordinated as one package rather than three separate submittals, with routing checked against structural and architectural drawings before release. Our MEP shop drawing team resolves duct, conduit, and pipe clashes on paper, produces sleeve and penetration schedules, and formats sheets for BIM-coordinated projects across Oregon's healthcare, higher-education, and mission-critical data center sectors.

  • Duct
  • Conduit
  • Pipe

RT-05 · HVAC Ductwork

HVAC Ductwork Shop Drawings Oregon

We produce sheet metal ductwork layouts, spool sheets, hanger and support details, and single-line-to-double-line duct conversions for Oregon mechanical contractors. Drawings account for ceiling plenum constraints common in Portland-metro renovation and tenant-improvement work, and are cross-checked against structural framing and fire-rated assemblies before they reach the shop floor for fabrication.

  • Spools
  • Hangers
  • Plenums

RT-06 · Millwork

Millwork & Casework Shop Drawings Oregon

Custom casework, reception millwork, built-in cabinetry, and architectural woodwork are detailed to AWI/AWS quality-standard call-outs, with material, hardware, and finish schedules matched to Oregon's active timber and wood-products supply base. We produce cut lists and assembly details that translate cleanly to CNC fabrication for millwork shops serving commercial interiors, hospitality builds, and institutional casework across the state.

  • AWI/AWS
  • Cut Lists
  • CNC

RT-07 · Curtain Wall

Curtain Wall & Glazing Shop Drawings Oregon

Panel layouts, anchor and embed details, mullion sections, and glazing schedules are detailed for storefront, curtain wall, and window-wall systems on Oregon's mid-rise and mixed-use projects. We coordinate thermal breaks, structural silicone joints, and wind-load anchorage against Oregon's current energy and structural provisions, giving glazing fabricators a submittal package that's ready for engineer stamping without redesign.

  • Panels
  • Anchors
  • Glazing

RT-08 · Precast / Tilt-Up

Precast & Tilt-Up Concrete Shop Drawings Oregon

Tilt-up and precast panel shop drawings include erection sequencing, reinforcement placement, embed and insert layout, and lifting/bracing details - the detailing backbone behind Oregon's growing logistics, warehouse, and industrial construction pipeline. We coordinate panel joints and connections with the structural engineer of record so erectors receive a sequenced, buildable package rather than a set of isolated panel elevations.

  • Tilt-Up
  • Embeds
  • Sequencing

RT-09 · Rebar

Rebar & Reinforcement Detailing Oregon

Placing drawings, bar bending schedules, and CRSI-standard reinforcement details are produced for foundations, slabs, walls, and structural concrete elements on Oregon projects of every scale. Bar marks are cross-referenced to the structural drawings and formatted for direct handoff to rebar fabricators and placing crews, reducing the field corrections that come from under-detailed reinforcement packages.

  • Placing
  • Schedules
  • CRSI

RT-10 · Fabrication

Fabrication & Assembly Drawings Oregon

Beyond structural and architectural submittals, we produce shop-floor fabrication and assembly drawings for custom metalwork, equipment supports, and manufactured assemblies - the detailing tier between an approved shop drawing and an actual cut list. These drawings are built for the fabricator's floor rather than the reviewer's desk, with dimensions, tolerances, and weld symbols formatted for direct shop use across Oregon's manufacturing and industrial base.

  • Tolerances
  • Welds
  • Assemblies

RT-11 · Submittal Review

Submittal Coordination & Markup Review Oregon

We manage the submittal log itself - tracking redlines, responding to RFIs with revised drawings, routing sheets for engineer-of-record stamping, and logging revision history through each review cycle. For Oregon general contractors juggling submittals across multiple trades, this coordination service keeps the paper trail organized and cuts down the back-and-forth that typically stretches a submittal package past its schedule float.

  • Redlines
  • RFIs
  • Stamp

RT-12 · As-Built

As-Built & Field-Verified Shop Drawings Oregon

Once fabrication and installation are complete, we reconcile the original shop drawings against field-verified conditions, documenting deviations, substitutions, and change-order impacts. These as-built shop drawings become part of the permanent project record for Oregon owners, facility managers, and future renovation teams, closing the loop between what was designed, what was submitted, and what was actually built.

  • Field
  • Deviations
  • Record

Sectors We Serve

Built around Oregon's real construction economy

From the Silicon Forest's chip fabs to Willamette Valley wineries and Pacific Northwest timber mills, we scope shop drawings around the sector that's actually building.

  • 01

    Semiconductor & Advanced Manufacturing

    Hillsboro, Gresham, Corvallis - Silicon Forest fab and cleanroom support builds

  • 02

    Data Centers & Mission-Critical

    Structural steel and MEP shop drawings for hyperscale and enterprise facilities

  • 03

    Timber & Forest Products

    Mill facilities, mass-timber structures, and wood-products processing plants

  • 04

    Healthcare Facilities

    Hospital, clinic, and medical-office shop drawing coordination

  • 05

    Higher Education

    Campus construction and renovation across Oregon's university systems

  • 06

    Multifamily & Mixed-Use

    Podium, wood-frame, and mixed-use residential submittal packages

  • 07

    Wine & Agriculture

    Willamette Valley winery, tasting room, and agricultural processing structures

  • 08

    Marine & Port Infrastructure

    Portland waterfront and Columbia River industrial facilities

  • 09

    Warehouse & Logistics

    Tilt-up and precast distribution centers along I-5 and I-84 corridors

  • 10

    Retail & Hospitality

    Tenant-improvement millwork, curtain wall, and storefront detailing

  • 11

    Public & Municipal

    School districts, civic buildings, and government facility submittals

  • 12

    Renewable Energy

    Support structures and facility drawings for Oregon's clean-energy projects

Building Code Compliance

Detailed against the code Oregon is actually enforcing

Oregon runs one statewide code through the Building Codes Division - no county-by-county patchwork - but the current cycle is mid-transition, and getting the edition wrong stalls a submittal fast.

CodeCurrent EditionStatus
Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)2025 OSSC (based on 2024 IBC/IFC/IEBC)Effective Oct. 1, 2025; sole accepted code for new commercial permits as of Apr. 1, 2026
Prior Cycle2022 OSSC (2021 IBC family)No longer accepted for new applications after Apr. 1, 2026
Electrical2023 NECEffective Oct. 1, 2023
Commercial Energy CodeASHRAE 90.1-2022 basisEffective Jan. 1, 2025; mandatory since Jul. 1, 2025
Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)Current edition + small-home provisionsSmall-home provisions moved into ORSC Jan. 1, 2026
Wildfire Hazard Mitigation (R327)Local opt-in under SB 83 (2025)Adopted in select jurisdictions (e.g., Sisters, Deschutes County); not adopted in Portland

Oregon typically revises its structural and mechanical specialty codes on a three-year cycle tied to the International Code Council's updates, then layers in state-specific amendments through the Building Codes Division. We confirm the governing edition and any local jurisdiction amendments for your specific city before a shop drawing package goes to submittal.

Software We Detail In

Delivered in the format your fabricator already uses

  • AutoCAD

  • Revit

  • Tekla Structures

  • Navisworks

  • Autodesk BIM 360 / ACC

  • Bluebeam Revu

  • MicroStation

  • SketchUp

Why Choose Us

An Oregon drafting partner with a national fabrication track record

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    Founded 2014, A+ BBB Rated

    Drafting Buddies has operated as a dedicated CAD drafting and BIM company since 2014, out of Austin, Texas, and holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating - a track record built on repeat contractor and fabricator relationships, not one-off jobs.

  2. 02

    All 50 States, Oregon Included

    We serve architects, engineers, general contractors, and fabricators in all 50 US states, which means our Oregon clients get the same detailing standards and turnaround discipline as our longest-standing national accounts.

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    Cross-Discipline Coordination

    Structural, architectural, MEP, and miscellaneous metals are detailed with an eye on each other, not in isolation - catching clashes on the drawing board instead of in the field or during a rejected submittal.

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    Full-Service Drafting Under One Roof

    Shop drawings, CAD drafting, BIM modeling, structural detailing, 3D rendering, and permit and as-built drawings are all handled internally, so your project scope can grow without adding a second vendor to manage.

Oregon Coverage

Shop drawing services across Oregon

Work is delivered remotely, so every city below gets the same turnaround and detailing standard.

  • Portland

    Oregon

  • Salem

    Oregon

  • Eugene

    Oregon

  • Bend

    Oregon

  • Beaverton

    Oregon

  • Hillsboro

    Oregon

  • Gresham

    Oregon

  • Medford

    Oregon

  • Corvallis

    Oregon

  • Springfield

    Oregon

  • Albany

    Oregon

  • Tigard

    Oregon

  • Lake Oswego

    Oregon

  • Tualatin

    Oregon

  • McMinnville

    Oregon

  • Redmond

    Oregon

  • Keizer

    Oregon

  • Grants Pass

    Oregon

Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon representing the state's timber industry

Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon - the timber base behind our millwork and mass-timber detailing.

A Note on Where We Draft

Two industries, one code desk

Oregon is unusual in carrying two identities at once - the "Silicon Forest" of Hillsboro's semiconductor fabs and the literal forest that has anchored its timber economy for a century. Shop drawings for a cleanroom support structure and shop drawings for a mass-timber mill building move through the very same Oregon Structural Specialty Code review desk, just with a different fabricator on the other end. We detail for both, which is a large part of why contractors across Oregon's tech, industrial, and timber sectors keep this work in-house with one drafting partner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shop drawing services in Oregon - common questions

Shop drawings translate an architect's or engineer's construction documents into fabrication- and installation-ready detail - piece marks, connections, dimensions, and material call-outs a fabricator actually builds from. Oregon jurisdictions require the engineer or architect of record to review and stamp submittals before fabrication begins, so accurate, coordinated shop drawings keep a project moving through review instead of stalling on RFIs.

Start a Project

Get your Oregon shop drawing package scoped

Send your construction documents and fabricator requirements - we'll come back with a scope, timeline, and quote within one business day.