Construction Document Preparation -NCS

Construction Document Preparation - NCS

Duration: 20 hours

Teaching Methodolody: Hands on

OVERVIEW

In this course, students learn how to prepare construction documents using AutoCAD. They will learn how to:

  • Prepare execution files
  • Create details
  • Prepare electrical drawings
  • Preapare mechanical drawings

AUDIENCE

People interested in learning how to prepare constructuion documents based on the NCS standards.

PREREQUISITES

AutoCAD 2D is a must. A good knowledge with architectural drawing concepts is a plus.

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COURSE CONTENTS

01 - INTRODUCTION TO NCS

  • A-What is NCS
  • B-Layers used in NCS
  • C-Hatches used in NCS
  • D-Pen assignment
  • E-Dimension styles and text styles in NCS
Intrduction to NCS

02 - PREPARING THE FILE FOR EXECUTION

  • A-Adding and naming the axis.
  • B-Overlaying structural drawings to architectural drawings.
  • C-Simplifying the plans.
  • D-Adding appropriate dimensions for execution according to structural columns and axis
  • E-Preparing the elevations.
PREPARING THE FILE FOR EXECUTION

03 - SELECTING AND CREATING DETAILS

  • A-WC details: plans and sections.
  • B-Openings details: doors and windows.
  • C-Roof details: slopped and straight.
  • D-Stairs details: plans and sections.
  • E-Creating a wall section.
  • F-Creating a callout
  • G-Balcony detail
  • H-Retaining wall insulation details
  • I-Aluminum schedule
  • J-Wooden doors schedule
  • K-Reflected ceiling plan according to design and HVAC layout.
SELECTING AND CREATING DETAILS

04 - PREPARING ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

  • A-Plans for electrical layout.
  • B-Light.
  • C-Plugs.
  • D-Low current (phone, TV, data….).
  • E-Risers.
PREPARING ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

05 - PREPARING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

  • A-Evacuation plan.
  • B-Water supply: hot and cold
  • C-Drainage plan.
  • D-HVAC preliminary layout
  • E-Risers.
PREPARING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS