Category: Design
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
A finishes schedule is part of the construction drawings. It lists every room in the building and sets its floor, skirting, wall and ceiling finish and ceiling height, with codes linking each material to the specification.
Why it matters on a project
It is the reference the quantity surveyor measures finishing items from and the contractor orders against. Without it, each party reads the drawings its own way.
Common mistake
Issuing floor plans with no finishes schedule, so contractor and owner argue over each room's material after installation.
Frequently asked questions
Who prepares the finishes schedule?
The architect or interior designer, as part of the construction drawings.
Is the finishes schedule enough for pricing?
It sets the material; quantities are measured from the plans and sections.
Related terms
- Construction drawingsDetailed drawings used to build the work on site after design approval, including dimensions, levels and details.
- Floor planA drawing of a floor as if cut horizontally at about one metre.
- Reflected ceiling planA drawing of suspended ceilings, their levels, lights and diffusers.
- Quantity take-offExtracting quantities from drawings under defined measurement rules, with a reference for every figure.
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