Students will learn how construction plans are organized under the Uniform Drawing System, how to understand plans and specifications set forth by the architect/designer, and how to apply this knowledge to the construction process from the conceptual drawings through final construction. 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Develop ability to read complex construction plans and design specifications.
• Know how to analyze complex plans, identify specifications and scope of use, and organize construction assembly details.
• Understand how construction plans are organized under the Uniform Drawing System, with emphasis on showing the eight Specification Modules set forth by the Construction Specifications Institute.
• Use the Application of Specification Divisions (AIA) for plan organization and reading, field utilization and project management applications.
• Demonstrate building code compliance by accessing information from plans and specifications.
• Know “The Alphabet of Lines” and its application to plans and drawings, plans symbols and abbreviations.
• Ability to develop accurate construction cost estimates through plan reading and understanding of construction materials types and uses.
• Understanding of how to integrate plan reading, specifications and assemblies by various shareholders and agencies.