Difference between drawings and specifications


Both drawings and specifications relate to the documents that must be prepared for obtaining the building permit to erect a building or other structure.

Drawings usually refer to the technical designs that the architect of civil engineer prepares. It includes the layout and the various sections.

Specifications include documents other than drawings and designs, usually consisting of the so called technical descriptions, including the parameters certifying that the building or structure complies with the requirements set forth in the legal rules.