Construction Drawings Symbols Types of Plans Location Plan

Construction Drawings & Symbols

Types of Plans Location Plan Shows the surrounding housing and environment in the immediate area close to the proposed site. Scale- 1: 1000 or 1: 1500 Site Plan Shows trees, contour lines and boundaries related to the proposed plot site. Scale- 1: 200 Floor Plan Used by builders, plumbers, bricklayers, electricians and joiners. Scale- 1: 50

North Pointing Arrow How many windows face East?

Symbols Floor plans Sectional Views Schematics Radiator Switch Socket Brick Lamp Insulation Sawn Timber Concrete Fluorescent Lamp Bath WC (water closet) Shower Tray Wash Basin Door Window Sink Top (R/H bowl) In Line Valve Crossover Junctions 4

Advantages/ Disadvantages Advantages Disadvantages • Symbols can be stored in CAD Library which means Items can be retrieved and positioned each time they are required on a drawing. • Cost of Software and cost to train staff • Time it takes to train new staff • Standardisation which means • Possible loss of data symbols can be used and recognised internationally. • Needs compatible software to view on other PCs • Drawing speed- drawing are more accurate and can be produced quicker which benefits companies.

Quick Test Switch North Pointing Arrow Brick WC (water closet) Lamp Sawn Timber Wash Basin

Quick Test Floor Plan Site Plan 1: 50 Location Plan 1: 1000 or 1: 1500 1: 200