Flat File Cabinets — Expert Answer
What flat file cabinet size is best for a civil or structural engineering firm?
Civil and structural engineering firms work with D-size (22" x 34") and E-size (34" x 44") drawings regularly. For D-size drawings, a standard 36" x 48" flat file cabinet provides comfortable storage with some extra margin. For E-size drawings, a cabinet with 36" x 48" interior drawer dimensions is the minimum, and larger drawers (42" x 60") are sometimes needed for oversized sets. Consider organizing drawers by active project, with one drawer per project when possible. For older archived project drawings, a separate archive flat file (or a secondary set of stacked sections) prevents active files from becoming buried. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960 for engineering firm recommendations.