Drafting Services
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 541340 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drawing detailed layouts, plans, and illustrations of buildings, structures, systems, or components from engineering and architectural specifications.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
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Drafting services establishments primarily execute the detailed drawing and illustration work based on specifications provided by architects or engineers. The boundary between drafting services and architectural services lies in the conception and design phase; architectural services involve creating original designs and specifications for buildings and structures, while drafting services focus on translating those existing specifications into detailed layouts and plans. Similarly, engineering services cover the design and development of systems and components, whereas drafting services produce the technical drawings that implement those designs.