No doubt you’ll have access to a professional drawing board at college but this isn’t always ideal when you have projects to complete at home. Regardless of  how a talented a drawer you are, eventually you’ll realise that using the coffee table to do your drawings on isn’t quite ideal. A decent quality drawing board is a great investment for any construction student. Not only will it help you complete your course work more neatly and efficiently but it will also get plenty of use throughout your later career.

Rotring College Drawing Board – A great value, general purpose drawing board with a built-in paper fastener, adjustable sliding rule and non-slip feet. This board is ideal if you want a low cost drawing aid which is easily carried about from home to college. £35.79 from Office Giant

Rotring Rapid Drawing Board with Strip Clamps – a slightly more advanced version from the college board, this model has two strip clamps which hold your paper securely and comes complete with a draughting square and board tilters for added comfort and functionality. £64.29 from Office Giant

Rotring Designer Fold Flat Drawing Board – a sturdy and professional laminated drawing system with heavy duty guide tracks and parallel straight edge. The board fixes securely to the edge of a desk top and folds flat when not in use. £170.45 from Office Giant

Vistaplan Grosvenor Board A2/Stand – A large A2 format drawing board on its own adjustable stand. This is a very high quality, solid board for those who take their drawing seriously. £113.86 from Office Giant

Budget A3 Drawing Board – a great economical and lightweight drawing solution with built-in paper and anti-slip base. £39.99 from Staples

Linex A2 Drawing Board – an A2 size laminated drawing board with an anti-slip frame and a  sturdy aluminium guide profile. £149.99 from Staples