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Plan Reading and Specifications

Курс от University of California, Davis
Уровень не указан≈ 19.3 чАнглийский
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This course is designed for entry-level construction professionals, project engineers, estimators, and those looking to enter the construction industry with a solid foundation in reading construction documents. It is also appropriate for designers, architects, and project managers seeking to better understand how drawings and specifications communicate project requirements. You will learn how to interpret construction drawings and specifications used in real-world building projects. The course covers the components of a complete set of plans, including architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, and teaches you how to analyze title blocks, scales, and symbols. You will also explore the purpose and structure of project specifications and learn how they interact with the drawings to define materials, methods, and compliance standards. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to navigate a full set of construction documents confidently and communicate your findings clearly—skills essential for effective estimating, bidding, and project execution.

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Blueprint ReadingCoordinationDesign SpecificationsTechnical DrawingArchitecture and ConstructionElectrical SystemsConstructionEngineering DrawingsArchitectural DrawingPlumbingMechanical DrawingsEngineering Plans And SpecificationsStructural EngineeringEngineering Documentation

Программа курса

7 модулей · 116 учебных материалов

01Introduction to Framework: The Purpose, People, Plans and Process18 материалов

Welcome and Getting Started

Course IntroductionВидеоCourse Navigation and Safety StatementЧтение

Introduction to Framework

Module 1 IntroductionВидеоDry Creek Project Plan and SpecificationsЧтение

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Hitesh G. Dewan

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Course Framework: The Purpose, Process, and PeopleВидео
Course Framework: The PlansВидео
Typical Construction ProcessВидео
From Design Development Into PermittingВидео
People in a Construction ProjectВидео
Communication!Видео
Parts of the PlanВидео
Tour Your Drawing Sheet ExampleВидео
Communicating with Plans (a New Language)Видео
Let's See This on a Floor PlanВидео
Symbols, Legends, and Abbreviations SheetsВидео
Module 1 Knowledge CheckЗадание
Napkin Sketch - Part 1Задание
Introduction to Construction DocumentsDIALOGUE
02Plans, Lines, and Symbols13 материалов

Plans, Lines, and Symbols

Module 2 IntroductionВидеоPlans, Lines, and Symbols - Part 1ВидеоPlans, Lines, and Symbols - Part 2ВидеоImportance of the Title BlockВидеоReading Keynotes and Legends - Part 1ВидеоReading Keynotes and Legends - Part 2ВидеоGridlines, Control Lines, and Contour Lines - Part 1ВидеоGridlines, Control Lines, and Contour Lines - Part 2ВидеоMoving From Paper Blueprints to DigitalВидеоBlueprints Passed From Architect to ContractorВидеоModule 2 Knowledge CheckЗаданиеExploring the Plans - Choosing a PathЗаданиеUnderstanding Scales and LegendsDIALOGUE
03Specifications and Construction Materials22 материалов
Module 3 IntroductionВидеоBasics of Building Construction MaterialsВидеоFraming, Concrete and SteelВидеоPicking MaterialsВидеоBuilding MaterialsОбсуждениеSpecifications (Specs): "The Recipe of Construction"ВидеоDivisions and Details - Part 1ВидеоDivisions and Details - Part 2ВидеоThe Specifications (Spec) Book - Part 1ВидеоThe Specifications (Spec) Book - Part 2ВидеоThe Specifications (Spec) Book - Part 3ВидеоThe Specifications (Spec) Book - Part 4ВидеоElements of a Single Specification (Spec) Section - Part 1ВидеоElements of a Single Specification (Spec) Section - Part 2ВидеоElements of a Single Specification (Spec) Section - Part 3ВидеоElements of a Single Specification (Spec) Section - Part 4ВидеоSeeing the Specification (Specs) in the Plans - Part 1ВидеоSeeing the Specification (Specs) in the Plans - Part 2ВидеоRegional Building CodesВидеоModule 3 Knowledge CheckЗаданиеThe Napkin Sketch - Part 2ЗаданиеUnderstanding Specifications and Construction MaterialsDIALOGUE
04Plan Reading by Discipline: General, Civil, Landscape, and Architecural Sheets19 материалов

Plan Reading by Discipline: General, Civil, Landscape, and Architecural Sheets

Introduction to Plan Reading by Discipline: General, Civil, Landscape, and Architecural SheetsВидеоSheet Organization Overivew: Comparing and Aligning Sheets - Part 1ВидеоSheet Organization Overivew: Comparing and Aligning Sheets - Part 2ВидеоIntroduction to the Title Sheet or General Sheet for a ProjectВидео

Civil Sheet Sets

Reading the Civil Sheet Set, Part 1: Earthwork, Topography, and DemolitionВидеоReading the Civil Sheet Set, Part 2: Earthwork, Topography, and DemolitionВидеоReading the Civil Sheet Set, Part 1: Grading, Flatwork, Utilities, Fire and ErosionВидеоReading the Civil Sheet Set, Part 2: Grading, Flatwork, Utilities, Fire and ErosionВидео

Architectural Sheet Sets

Reading the Architectural Sheet Set, Part 1: Grasping the Intent of Designer and ClientВидеоReading the Architectural Sheet Set, Part 2: Grasping the Intent of Designer and ClientВидеоThe Architectural Sheet Set, Part 1: Reflected Ceiling, Interior Finish, and Floor PlansВидеоThe Architectural Sheet Set, Part 2: Reflected Ceiling, Interior Finish, and Floor PlansВидеоApplying Constructability to Architectural Sheets; Overlaying Plans and Integrating Trades - Part 1ВидеоApplying Constructability to Architectural Sheets; Overlaying Plans and Integrating Trades - Part 2Видео

Landscaping and Site Logistics

Landscaping Plans and Site Logistics - Part 1ВидеоLandscaping Plans and Site Logistics - Part 2Видео

M04: Apply What You've Learned

Module 4 Knowledge CheckЗаданиеConnecting Disciplines for ConstructabilityЗаданиеInterpreting Plans Across DisciplinesDIALOGUE
05Plan Reading by Discipline: Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Sprinklers20 материалов

Plan Reading by Discipline

Introduction to Plan Reading by DisciplineВидеоHow Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Sprinkler Disciplines Tie Together - Part 1ВидеоHow Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Sprinkler Disciplines Tie Together - Part 2Видео

Structural

Elements of Structural Plans - Part 1ВидеоElements of Structural Plans - Part 2ВидеоElements of Structural Plans - Part 3Видео

Mechanical

Elements of Mechanical Plans - Part 1ВидеоElements of Mechanical Plans - Part 2ВидеоElements of Mechanical Plans - Part 3Видео

Electrical

Elements of Electrical Plans - Part 1ВидеоElements of Electrical Plans - Part 2ВидеоElements of Electrical Plans - Part 3ВидеоElements of Electrical Plans - Part 4Видео

Plumbing

Elements of Plumbing Plans - Part 1ВидеоElements of Plumbing Plans - Part 2Видео

Fire, Life and Safety

Elements of Fire, Life and Safety Plans - Part 1ВидеоElements of Fire, Life and Safety Plans - Part 2Видео

M05: Apply What You've Learned

Module 5 Knowledge CheckЗаданиеPlans, Specs, and Submittals for ConstructabilityЗаданиеReading Structural, MEP, and Fire Protection DrawingsDIALOGUE
06Trade Coordination and Division 09 - Finishes14 материалов

Trade Coordination and Division 09 - Finishes

Introduction to Trade Coordination and Division 09 - FinishesВидеоTime-Lapse Video of Building Taking Place: Coordination In ActionВидеоEssential Skill Video: Finding and Managing Clashes (07:09)ЧтениеTrade Coordination - Part 1ВидеоTrade Coordination - Part 2ВидеоDeciding Precedence of S/M/E/P - Part 1ВидеоDeciding Precedence of S/M/E/P - Part 2ВидеоFinish Materials: The Look and Feel of a Project - Part 1ВидеоFinish Materials: The Look and Feel of a Project - Part 2ВидеоInterior and Exterior Finish Plans - Part 1ВидеоInterior and Exterior Finish Plans - Part 2ВидеоModule 6 Knowledge CheckЗаданиеFinal Napkin Sketch: Finishes Keynote & LegendЗаданиеCoordinating Trades and Division 09 – FinishesDIALOGUE
07Keynotes, Details, and Elevations10 материалов

Keynotes, Details, and Elevations

Introduction to Keynotes, Details, and ElevationsВидеоImportance of Keynotes - Part 1ВидеоImportance of Keynotes - Part 2ВидеоDetail Callout SymbolsВидеоElevation Callouts & Page Breaks - Part 1ВидеоElevation Callouts & Page Breaks - Part 2ВидеоModule 7 Knowledge CheckЗаданиеInterpreting Keynotes, Details, and ElevationsЗаданиеInterpreting Keynotes, Callout Symbols, and Elevation DetailsDIALOGUE

Course Wrap-Up

Course SummaryВидео