Picture this!
This is short for that!
All about the prints!
According to Plans !
Line it up!
100

Architectural or working drawings used to represent a structure or system in the construction process

 what are Construction Drawings?

100

What does NCCER stand for?

What is the National Center for Construction Education and Research.?

100
Measurements such as length, width, and height shown on a drawing.
Dimensions
100
A set of engineered drawings used to support the architectural design.
Structural Plans
100
A dashed line showing an object obstructed from view by another object.
Hidden Line
200

Enlarged view of part of a drawing used to show an area more clearly and defined.

Detail Drawings

200

What does CAD stand for?

Computer Aided Drafting

200
A description of the symbols and abbreviations used in a set of drawings.
Legend
200
Drawings that show the location of the building on site from an aerial view, including contours, trees, construction features and dimensions.
Civil Plans
200
Solid or dashed lines showing the elevation of the earth on a civil drawing.
Contour Lines
300

Side view of a building or object, showing height and width.

Elevation Drawing

300
What does HVAC stand for?
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
300

A drawing that represents a material or component on a plan.

Symbol

300
Engineered drawings that show the layout for the plumbing system.
Plumbing Plans
300
A line on a drawing indicating length.
Dimension Line
400

A type of three-dimensional drawing of an object to show the overall scheme of how fits into the total system.

Isometric Drawing

400
What does NTS stand for, and what does it mean?
Not To Scale - Drawings that show relative positions and sizes.
400

Height above sea level, or other defined surface, usually expressed in feet.

Elevation

400
Engineered drawings that show all electrical supply and distribution.
Electrical Plans
400

A one-line drawing showing the flow path and overall "plan" of electrical circuitry. (Don't be villainous)

Schematic

500

A cross-sectional view of a specific location, showing the inside of an object or building.

Section Drawing

500
What does RFI stand for, and when is it used?
Request For Information - A builder may submit this form to the architect when the plans are unclear of what material, size, etc... is needed.
500

Precise written presentation of the details of a plan. They are also contractually binding.

Specifications

500
A drawing that provides an aerial view of the layout and elevation of the building foundation.
Foundation Plan
500

These lines are drawn at a right angle to extension lines and a number placed above them.

What are extension lines?

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