Construction Documentation
Permit sets, construction drawings, as-builts, and redline revisions that hold up in the field.
Arnel Mario Paranal
CAD Engineer · Architectural Designer
CAD Engineer and Architectural Designer with 35+ years creating construction drawings, technical documentation, and CAD layouts—from concept through construction and field verification.
+35
Years producing construction drawings, CAD layouts, and technical documentation
6+
Core platforms: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, and V-Ray
architecture
What I deliver
I keep drawings construction-ready.
Prototype CAD & Fabrication
SolidWorks and SketchUp models, production jigs, CNC-ready components, and design validation.
Design Coordination
Cross-discipline collaboration with structural, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
I’m a CAD Engineer and Architectural Designer with deep experience in construction drawings, technical documentation, and CAD layouts for architectural, engineering, manufacturing, and construction projects.
Beyond drafting, I bring hands-on prototype work—creating and modifying CAD models, production jigs, and components in SolidWorks and SketchUp, interpreting engineering drawings, and recommending design improvements after validation testing.
My approach combines technical depth with constructability thinking so documentation and models move cleanly from concept through field verification.
35+
Years in CAD & Design
6+
CAD Platforms
100%
Construction Focus
Professional path
CAD & architecture experience
35+ years across architectural design, construction documentation, engineering drafting, and prototype CAD.
Prototype Technician
Finelite Inc.
- Collaborate with engineers to develop and validate prototype products.
- Create and modify CAD models, production jigs, and components using SolidWorks and SketchUp.
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Perform product validation testing and recommend design improvements.
- Operate CNC equipment to fabricate prototype components.
Principal Architect
PC Design Services
- Produced complete AutoCAD construction drawing packages.
- Prepared permit, construction, and detailed design documents.
- Coordinated with structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
- Performed site verification and incorporated redline revisions.
- Reviewed drawings for constructability and code compliance.
Assistant Architect
C+A Architects
- Prepared CAD drawings, contract documents, and 3D presentations.
Principal Architect
Arnel Mario G. Paranal & Associates
- Prepared AutoCAD construction documents and coordinated projects.
Architectural / Civil / Structural AutoCAD Drafter
E&A Engineers Inc.
- Produced multidisciplinary CAD drawings from survey data and engineering calculations.
- Coordinated with engineers and construction teams.
Civil / Architectural Draftsman
Sumitomo Construction
- Prepared shop drawings and presentation renderings.
Selected work
Career milestones in CAD & design.
01 / 06 — Featured
Prototype Development at Finelite
Prototype Technician · Union City, CA
Partner with engineers to develop and validate prototypes—CAD models, production jigs, CNC fabrication, and design-improvement feedback from testing.
02 / 06
PC Design Services
Principal Architect · 16 years
Full AutoCAD construction packages, permit docs, site verification, and multi-discipline coordination.
03 / 06
C+A Architects, Singapore
Assistant Architect
CAD drawings, contract documents, and 3D presentations for international project delivery.
04 / 06
Paranal & Associates
Principal Architect
Owned AutoCAD construction documents and project coordination as practice lead.
05 / 06
E&A Engineers · Guam
Arch / Civil / Structural Drafter
Multidisciplinary CAD from survey data and engineering calculations for construction teams.
Design practice
How the drawings get built
01
Featured
Prototype CAD that survives the shop floor
At Finelite, turn engineering intent into SolidWorks and SketchUp models, production jigs, and CNC-ready components—then validate in testing and feed improvements back to design.
Full construction drawing packages
Delivered complete AutoCAD permit and construction sets—detailing, coordination, and documentation ready for contractors and plan check.
Field verification & redlines
Site verification, as-built capture, and redline incorporation so drawings stay true to what was built—and buildable for what’s next.
Multidiscipline design coordination
Worked with structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers to resolve clashes early and keep packages constructible and code-aware.
From survey data to shop drawings
Produced civil, architectural, and structural CAD from survey data and calculations— plus shop drawings and presentation renderings for construction delivery.
Design toolkit
CAD platforms, documentation & field skills
CAD Platforms
Documentation
Field & Fabrication
Engineering Practice
Core Competencies
Productivity
Current focus
What I’m designing lately
A snapshot of current prototype CAD and fabrication work—models, jigs, validation, and shop-floor components that move product development forward. Focus: Finelite Inc.
7+
Years Prototype CAD
2
Core Modeling Tools
4
Design Focus Areas
CAD models & production jigs
Create and modify SolidWorks and SketchUp models, jigs, and components that support prototype builds and production tooling.
Drawing interpretation
Translate engineering drawings and technical specifications into accurate models and buildable parts—catching issues before they hit the floor.
Validation & design feedback
Run product validation testing and recommend design improvements so prototypes iterate toward production-ready solutions.
CNC prototype fabrication
Operate CNC equipment to fabricate prototype components—closing the loop from digital model to physical part.
Professional strengths
What design teams can count on
Themes from 35+ years of architectural design, CAD documentation, and prototype development— precision, constructability, and cross-discipline coordination.
35+
Years Delivering
6
Career Chapters
3
Countries Worked
Precise
Collaborative
Build-minded
Thorough
Adaptable
Hands-on
Construction packages, as-builts, and redlines that match field conditions and stand up to plan check and fabrication.
Documentation & as-builts
Comfortable bridging architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturing—keeping scope clear and drawings coordinated.
Cross-discipline delivery
Not just models on screen—prototype validation, CNC fabrication, and design feedback grounded in physical builds.
Prototype & shop floor
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
National University · Manila, Philippines
Foundation in architectural design, construction documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination that underpins 35+ years of CAD and building practice.