
Construction Document Preparation - NCS
Duration: 20 hours
Teaching Methodology: Hands on
Course Schedule: Schedule
Fees: $400
Course Mode: Blended Face-to-face or online via Zoom
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
- Prepare mechanical drawings
AUDIENCE
People interested in learning how to prepare construction documents based on the NCS standards.
PREREQUISITES




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

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.

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.

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

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