CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
What is detailing in interior design? - Answers- This is the process of determining a
design's technical requirements --- that is, how the individual components will fit
together and exactly how they will look.
What is a project manual? - Answers- This is a bound book that contains: technical
construction specifications, contract forms, general and supplementary conditions of the
contract, bidding requirements (if used), and supplemental bid forms(if used).
What system was created to standardize the organization and writing of specifications,
and what group developed it? - Answers- The MasterFormat system was developed by
the Construction Specifications Institute and Construction Specifications Canada to
accomplish this.
Individual specification systems for the CSI MasterFormat system are divided into three
parts. What broad subjects do these three parts cover - Answers- The sections are
divided into three parts: part 1-general, part 2-products, part 3-execution..
What does a typical floor plan show? - Answers- This type of drawing shows the overall
configuration of the building (or portion of an interior under contract). It includes all
partitions, doors, and other elements and gives dimensions, notes, and references to
elevations and details drawn elsewhere.
What does a reflected ceiling plan show? - Answers- This drawing type shows all
elements that are part of the ceiling, elements that touch the ceiling, and elements that
penetrate the ceiling.
In regard to construction drawings, what does an elevation show? - Answers- This type
of drawing shows vertical dimensions and the configurations and finishes of wall
surfaces.
What is a title block? - Answers- This is the area of a drawing sheet that contains
identifying information about the project as well as information specific to that particular
sheet.
In regard to construction drawings, what is layering? - Answers- This is the method of
placing different information on separate levels in a CAD system when creating a
construction drawing.
In regard to electrical drawings, what is a home run? - Answers- This is a graphic
element on an electrical drawing that uses arrowheads to indicate that the line joining
lights or power outlets is connected to a particular circuit breaker in a particular
electrical panel box.
What is detailing in interior design? - Answers- This is the process of determining a
design's technical requirements --- that is, how the individual components will fit
together and exactly how they will look.
What is a project manual? - Answers- This is a bound book that contains: technical
construction specifications, contract forms, general and supplementary conditions of the
contract, bidding requirements (if used), and supplemental bid forms(if used).
What system was created to standardize the organization and writing of specifications,
and what group developed it? - Answers- The MasterFormat system was developed by
the Construction Specifications Institute and Construction Specifications Canada to
accomplish this.
Individual specification systems for the CSI MasterFormat system are divided into three
parts. What broad subjects do these three parts cover - Answers- The sections are
divided into three parts: part 1-general, part 2-products, part 3-execution..
What does a typical floor plan show? - Answers- This type of drawing shows the overall
configuration of the building (or portion of an interior under contract). It includes all
partitions, doors, and other elements and gives dimensions, notes, and references to
elevations and details drawn elsewhere.
What does a reflected ceiling plan show? - Answers- This drawing type shows all
elements that are part of the ceiling, elements that touch the ceiling, and elements that
penetrate the ceiling.
In regard to construction drawings, what does an elevation show? - Answers- This type
of drawing shows vertical dimensions and the configurations and finishes of wall
surfaces.
What is a title block? - Answers- This is the area of a drawing sheet that contains
identifying information about the project as well as information specific to that particular
sheet.
In regard to construction drawings, what is layering? - Answers- This is the method of
placing different information on separate levels in a CAD system when creating a
construction drawing.
In regard to electrical drawings, what is a home run? - Answers- This is a graphic
element on an electrical drawing that uses arrowheads to indicate that the line joining
lights or power outlets is connected to a particular circuit breaker in a particular
electrical panel box.
