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Dracon International – Design & Documentation Methodology for Accurate FOB China

Modular & Traditional Construction Supply Program

To support Gibbons’ pipeline of 200+ townhouses per year, Dracon International has developed a clear, efficient design-documentation workflow that enables us to deliver fast, precise and fully-validated FOB China quotations across all building materials and modular components.

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Our role is simple: we provide compliant sourcing, price transparency, and manufacturing certainty—but the accuracy of our quoting depends on the clarity of the design information we receive.

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Below is the design methodology that consistently delivers the best commercial and timeline outcomes for Gibbons-scale developments.

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1. Architectural Drawings (100% Complete)

To quote accurately, Dracon requires a full architectural drawing package for each townhouse type or repeating cluster. This must include:

1. Floor plans, elevations, roof plan, sections

2. Door and window schedules

3. Wet area layouts (showers, trays, waterproofing zones)

4. Kitchen, joinery & wardrobe layouts

5. Reflected ceiling plans

6. Finishes schedule (paint, tiles, carpets, flooring transitions)

 

 

Why this matters:
Chinese factories price based on exact dimensions, quantities and finishes. Clear drawings eliminate assumptions and prevent variation-based price changes later.

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2. BOQ – Bill of Quantities (Preferred)

The BOQ is the most important document for our procurement team.
For each townhouse design, we require a BOQ with:

• Itemised quantities

• Material specifications

• Model numbers (if already chosen)

• Allowed tolerances

• Any NZ-specific brand equivalents

 

 

Advantages of BOQ for Gibbons:

Allows apples-to-apples comparison across 3–5 Chinese factories

 

Creates strong competitive pricing

Ensures procurement aligns with local NZ code expectations

Supports fast tendering for your QS and commercial team

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3. Specification Manual (Performance-Based or Prescriptive)

This can be short or detailed, but must outline:

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Compliance standards (AS/NZS, NCC, BRANZ, RCM, WELS, etc.)

Durability and warranty requirements

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Minimum thicknesses, grades, fire ratings, glazing requirements

Acoustic, thermal and structural performance targets

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Why:
Chinese factories need to know the performance requirements, not just the product name. This ensures we source the right factory from the start.

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4. Schedules for Key Trades

To price bathroom pods, joinery packages, and fixtures accurately, the following schedules are critical:

Electrical schedule (switches, breakers, RCDs, lighting points)

Plumbing fixture schedule (toilets, vanities, mixers, wastes)

Cabinetry schedule (kitchen, laundry, robes)

Appliance list (if required for inclusion or exclusion)

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5. Repetition & Standardisation Strategy

For 200 units per year, repeating designs reduces cost by 15–25%.
What helps Dracon deliver the best pricing:

• Standardised bathroom pod sizes

• Common kitchen layouts

• One window and door system applied across all unit types

• Standardised SKUs for flooring, carpet, brick, tiles

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• We recommend select 5–7 master SKUs for the bulk of:

• Windows & doors

• Sanitary ware

• Tiles

• Carpet

• Electrical box sets

• Benchtop surfaces

• Joinery cabinet finishes

 

This enables factories to mass-produce at volume, reducing unit cost.

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6. Deliverables Dracon Provides

Once the above design data is provided, we produce:

• FOB China quotation (3 supplier comparisons)

• Factory compliance files

• Sample packs (if required)

• Production lead-time and shipping schedule

• QA/QC process outline

 

 

Summary

To quote accurately FOB China and support Gibbons’ 200-unit annual programme, Dracon requires:

• Full architectural drawings

• Complete BOQ (preferred)

• Performance/prescriptive specification manual

• Detailed trade schedules

• Standardised SKUs for repetitive efficiencies

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With this methodology, Dracon can secure the best pricing, shortest lead-times, and highest compliance assurance across all materials sourced from China.