Construction Management: Reading Civil Construction Drawings

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

Overview

Learn the fundamentals of reading drawings for civil construction projects. Discover how to decipher site plans, plot plans, drainage plans, landscaping plans, and more.

Syllabus

Introduction

Start your construction project right
What you need to know

1. Common Features of Civil Drawings

Types of civil construction drawings
Referencing standard details
Project specifications
True north vs. plan north
Dimensions and scales

2. Types of Civil Drawings

Cover sheets
Site plans
Plot plans
Grading and drainage plans
Landscaping plans
Street improvements plans
Underground utilities

Conclusion

The future of construction drawings

Taught by

Jim Rogers

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