With over 16,000 cabinet manufacturers in the United States, it is no surprise that the market continues to grow at a steady rate. The total revenue for 2019 exceeds 16.9 billion Over the past 5 years, the cabinet industry has seen a steady growth of 2.5%. Did you know that 63% of clients splurge on [...]
Photo Credit cubicles.com Office space has evolved substantially over the past 20 years. Think about what your office looked like 20 years ago. Millwork trends were not a thought when it came to designing an office space. You probably had some sort of enclosed cubicle. Managers and higher-ups had separate offices that had closed doors. [...]
Did you know that when you are remodeling your kitchen, 10-15% of your budget is typically spent on countertops? When you think about all of the items you have to decide on (appliances, cabinets, flooring, paint, and countertops), that's a pretty big chunk of your budget. Deciding on what to choose can be quite overwhelming. [...]
Not all projects require shop drawings to complete a job. Yet, when needed, shop drawings are a vital part of the overall project. In today's blog, I will dig into the shop drawing process. For this article, we will be focusing on millwork and casework. Additionally, I will focus on the custom cabinetry and furniture end [...]
If you have landed on our website, chances you are involved in some way shape or form with millwork. You could be a cabinet maker looking for someone to draw the plans for an upcoming project. Do you need to outsource someone to draw casework for a local business? This week, we are going to [...]
Hiring the right Shop Drawing Company to complete your drawings is a vital piece of the puzzle. Choosing a company that includes all of the details needed to complete a project can be stressful. But it doesn't need to be. Check out some of the important traits that you should be looking for when you [...]
As another decade is coming to an end, I reflect on how much has changed in the workplace over the past 10 years. I remember sitting in an office using basic internet programs to get through my day to day tasks. I had to use a VPN to be able to work from home on [...]
Gifts for a drafter can be hard to come by. And with less than two weeks until Christmas, if you are anything like me, you are scrambling to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Is one of those people a drafter? One who has just about everything they need? Fear not! We [...]
Drafters can experience very long hours Has this ever happened to you? You show up to work again, review your to-do list, and get ready for the day. You decide to check your email real quick and see some notes on a shop drawing you sent for finalization. It looks like a quick task so [...]
There are a few questions to ask yourself when considering whether or not to outsource your shop drawings. The first question is most likely will this be cost-effective? You probably have a few more concerning questions, such as How do I know that the company I hire will be able to produce drawings that are [...]
