Core terms

Drawing Set

Core terms · definition

The coordinated package of plans — floor plans, elevations, sections, and details — that defines the design and governs construction and permitting.

Source: Procore — Construction Drawings

  • Elevation

    A flat, straight-on drawing of one face of a structure or wall (e.g., a kitchen wall elevation) showing heights and vertical relationship…

  • Floor Plan

    A scaled overhead view of a level showing walls, rooms, openings, and fixture locations. The primary drawing for understanding layout and…

  • Permit

    Official jurisdiction authorization to perform regulated work, triggering required inspections. Unpermitted remodels can force teardown,…

  • Section (Drawing)

    A drawing showing the structure as if sliced vertically, revealing how floors, walls, and roof assemble and stack — used to communicate c…

  • Drywall

    Gypsum panel wall and ceiling material (also called sheetrock) that is hung, taped, mudded, and finished. Any wall opened during a remode…

  • Draw Schedule

    The agreed timeline of payments tied to completed project milestones rather than calendar dates. A fair draw schedule keeps payments slig…

  • Dust Containment

    Temporary barriers, zip walls, and negative-air setups that keep demolition and sanding dust out of occupied areas. Standard practice for…

  • Design-Build

    A delivery method where one entity handles both design and construction under a single contract, giving the owner one point of responsibi…

Where this term fits in a remodel

The pillar guides set terms like this one in context — what the work involves, what drives its cost, and where it sits in the sequence of a project. Pricing a specific house takes a defined scope and an on-site assessment.

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