Construction Graphics: A Practical Guide to Interpreting Working Drawings
An enlightening examination of construction drawings, methods, and practicesConstruction Graphicsbridges the gap between construction drawings and the materials and processes required to build a structure. Hundreds of illustrations and photographs from actual working drawings demonstrate what construction graphics mean to managers of the construction process.From site excavation to forming, roof, and electrical systems,Construction Graphicsoffers up-to-date material and helpful exercises on the critical tasks involved in constructing a project from graphic depictions of it. Adhering closely to the Construction Specifications Institute’s UniFormat™ classification system, complete coverage includes an overview of graphic communication, the construction business environment, the design professional’s work product, and construction drawing fundamentals, as well as:Essential quantity surveys and referencesSite constructionFoundationsFraming systemsCladding and glazingSketching and drawingInterior constructionPlumbingHVAC systemsShop drawingsConstruction Graphicsserves as a valuable textbook and reference for students in construction management, building technology, civil engineering, and architecture.