About the Course
This course is designed to teach students with minimal exposure to the construction process how to find and interpret design information in construction drawings and specifications. The focus is on understanding the development and use of these documents in commercial construction projects. The course is divided into two sections: the first section provides foundational knowledge on the history, structure, and reading of construction documents, while the second section emphasizes practical application through hands-on exercises using real-world drawings and specifications. By the end of the course, students will be adept at navigating construction documents to support project development, bidding, and problem-solving in the field.
- Understand the Evolution and Development of Construction Documents: Describe the history and development process of construction drawings and specifications.
- Interpret the Structure of Construction Documents: Explain the organization and structure of construction drawings and specifications.
- Read and Navigate Construction Drawings: Locate and interpret information within various categories of construction drawings.
- Correlate Drawings with Specifications: Identify the relationship between construction drawings and the corresponding divisions in the specifications.
- Apply Practical Skills in Document Navigation: Utilize construction documents to answer practical questions related to commercial construction projects, simulating real-world scenarios.
- Conduct Site Visits for Enhanced Learning: Apply theoretical knowledge during site visits to better understand the practical aspects of construction documentation and completed projects.