Jim's Last Test Flashcards
In the construction world, what are some different names for Working Drawing
- Blueprints
- Prints
The Blueprints represent the construction project using what ?
Pictures
The Specifications represent the construction project using what ?
Word description
What information can be found in the Specifications ?
- Construction Methods
- Physical Characteristics of Material
- Specific Equipment
- Any other information that CAN NOT be placed on the drawings.
What is the purpose of Schedules on a drawing ?
Presents information organized in a chart or table on the blueprint, that makes it easily available for a trades person.
What is the difference between Schedules and Specifications ?
- Schedules provide information on what goes where.
- Specifications describe the work to be done.
What do you call a change to a set of Blueprints ?
Revisions
What do you call a change to the specifications ?
Addenda.
They are noted on the Addendum page at the front of the specification booklet.
Addenda and revisions always take PRECEDENCE over specifications and orginal drawings.
TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
What is the order of prioritizing precedence for information found in blueprints ?
- addenda SUPERSEDES original specifications
- specifications SUPERSEDE blueprint revisions
- revised blueprint SUPERSEDE original blueprints
What information is found on the Drawing Legend ?
It consists of a table that shows the drawing numbers and sheet titles.
Should the buiding owner, architect and builder meet prior to the start of construction ?
YES
To ensure clarity in who’s responsibility is what.
In the event that there is a discrepancy between specifications and blueprints, who supersedes who ?
Written specifications ALWAYS supersed the blueprints
The Section View of a print depict the ______ qualities of a area.
The section view of a print depict the SPATIAL qualities of a area.
Where can you locate the national, provincial and local codes ?
At a public libary
What is the difference between the Specifications and the Working Drawing ?
Working Drawings
- Show location, height and gauge-thickness of HVAC duct.
Specification
- State the SMACNA requirements and all other detailed information needed to construct duct.
Architectual Drawing contain what?
- Site plans
- Floor plans
- Exterior elevation views
- Interior elevation views
- Material specifications
- Building section views
- Detail section views
Engineering Drawing contain what required HVAC info ?
- Structural drawings - location of sleeve for duct penetrations
- Mechanical drawings - info on HVAC systems
- Plumbing drawings - equipment schedules
- Electrical drawings - lighting layout for diffusor placement
What are the 6 steps you should do when first looking at blueprints ?
Look at :
- Archectural Drawing - elevations
- Exterior Elevations and Floor plans - locations of air intake and exhausts
- Floor plan and Interior elevations together - locate fire dapers, duct work, diffusers
- Room finish schedules - diffuer style
- ALL Mechinical drawings - look for collisions
- Mechanical specifications - material types and gauges
Any changes to the drawing are referred to as what ?
as-builds
Do we orally agree to a drawing change that is going to cost more money ?
YES or NO
NO
Must have written consent called a CHANGE ORDER
What is the National Master Specification (NMS) ?
Is a comprehensive library of construction specification sections used by both goverment and private industry.
What is BIM (building information management) ?
A digital tool that speeds up the access of building information.
It integrates 3D drawings and 4D animations to convey informtion throught the construction.
What are the 2 basic types of standards referred in the NMS (national master specification) ?
- Standard Specifications
- Standard Methods and Practices