CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
What is detailing in Interior Design? - Answers- 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- a bound book that contains:
- technical construction specifications
- contract forms
- general and supplementary conditions of the contract
- bidding requirements (if used)
- supplemental bid forms (if used)
What system was created to standardize the organization and writing of specifications,
and what group developed it? - Answers- MasterFormat system was developed by the
Construction Specifications Institute and Construction Specifications Canada to
accomplish this
In regard to construction drawings, what is layering? - Answers- 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- 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 electri cal panel
box
When producing construction drawings for a house remodeling, what type of plan would
probably not be necessary? - Answers- demolition plan
For a large commercial remodeling project, where is a demolition plan typically placed in
the drawing set? - Answers- placed before the construction plan for large commercial
remodeling projects
In addition to location, the typical construction floor plan shows what two pieces of
information for partitions? - Answers- thickness and type of partition
What distinguishes reveal overlay cabinetry from other types of cabinetry? - Answers-
the edges of adjacent drawer and door fronts are separated (rather than being very
close together) to distinctly show the face frame behind
What types of gypsum wallboard must be used for fire-rated partitions? - Answers-
Type X gypsum wallboard
What are the four most common schedule types for interior design projects? - Answers-
finishes, doors, kitchen equipment, and millwork
What is detailing in Interior Design? - Answers- 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- a bound book that contains:
- technical construction specifications
- contract forms
- general and supplementary conditions of the contract
- bidding requirements (if used)
- supplemental bid forms (if used)
What system was created to standardize the organization and writing of specifications,
and what group developed it? - Answers- MasterFormat system was developed by the
Construction Specifications Institute and Construction Specifications Canada to
accomplish this
In regard to construction drawings, what is layering? - Answers- 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- 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 electri cal panel
box
When producing construction drawings for a house remodeling, what type of plan would
probably not be necessary? - Answers- demolition plan
For a large commercial remodeling project, where is a demolition plan typically placed in
the drawing set? - Answers- placed before the construction plan for large commercial
remodeling projects
In addition to location, the typical construction floor plan shows what two pieces of
information for partitions? - Answers- thickness and type of partition
What distinguishes reveal overlay cabinetry from other types of cabinetry? - Answers-
the edges of adjacent drawer and door fronts are separated (rather than being very
close together) to distinctly show the face frame behind
What types of gypsum wallboard must be used for fire-rated partitions? - Answers-
Type X gypsum wallboard
What are the four most common schedule types for interior design projects? - Answers-
finishes, doors, kitchen equipment, and millwork
