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Design coordination<\/p>\n

Stone Shop Drawings, Layouts, BIM, Templates and Tolerances<\/h1>\n

Turn architectural intent into buildable natural-stone information through surveys, shop drawings, slab layouts, BIM, templates, piece numbering and coordinated tolerances.<\/p>\n

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Stone shop drawings, digital model and full-size templates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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From design drawing to fabrication drawing<\/h2>\n

Architectural drawings establish intent; stone shop drawings define finished dimensions, joints, edges, supports, fixings, openings and interfaces. The fabricator cannot safely infer missing geometry from a rendering.<\/p>\n

Set responsibilities for design, structural validation, survey, approval and revision before production.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Survey and site dimensions<\/h2>\n

Measure only when supporting construction is sufficiently complete and stable. Record datum, levels, plumb, openings, radii, services and access.<\/p>\n

Templates remain useful for irregular walls, curved stairs and existing buildings. Every template needs orientation and reference marks.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Stone layout and slab allocation<\/h2>\n

The layout coordinates piece sizes and joints with architecture. Slab allocation adds the actual vein, colour and repair distribution. Both must be approved before cutting.<\/p>\n

Avoid tiny infill pieces, unsupported spans and joints that conflict with movement or waterproofing.<\/p>\n

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Document<\/th>\nPurpose<\/th>\nApproval focus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Setting-out drawing<\/td>\nPosition and geometry<\/td>\nAxes, levels and joints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shop drawing<\/td>\nFabrication details<\/td>\nDimensions, edges, holes and tolerances<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Slab layout<\/td>\nVisible material composition<\/td>\nVeins, sequence and defects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIM model<\/td>\nCoordination and data<\/td>\nDatum, version and interfaces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Template<\/td>\nTransfer irregular geometry<\/td>\nRecommended direction and finished-face reference<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piece schedule<\/td>\nTraceability<\/td>\nNumber, finish and destination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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BIM and data discipline<\/h2>\n

A model is valuable when its geometry and attributes match production. Stone type, finish, piece number, mass and fixing data can connect design to workshop and installation.<\/p>\n

Control versions and exchanges. A highly detailed obsolete model is more dangerous than a simple approved drawing.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Tolerances and cumulative error<\/h2>\n

Define achievable tolerances for structure, stone, joints and installation. Check how several small deviations accumulate at corners, returns and long runs.<\/p>\n

Use mock-ups and first-off inspections to verify the complete chain before repeating errors across the project.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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