AutoCAD Construction Documents I

What Will You Learn?

The AutoCAD Construction Docs 1 course introduces students to creating professional construction documentation using AutoCAD. This course focuses on floor plans, roof plans, elevations, and title block setup, ensuring students develop skills in layout organization, annotation, dimensioning, and final sheet deliverables.

By completing this course, you will:

• Learn how to draft detailed residential floor plans.
• Gain proficiency in title block setup, scaling, and paper space organization.
• Develop skills in roof plan drafting, elevation detailing, and annotation workflows.
• Understand best practices for dimensioning, keynoting, and finalizing construction sheets.
• Master AutoCAD’s plotting and document preparation techniques for professional deliverables.

Course Lessons and Projects

Lesson 1: Residential Floorplan

This lesson introduces students to drafting a residential floor plan with proper construction documentation techniques.

Skills Learned:

• Setting up layers, line types, and drawing units.
• Creating walls, doors, and windows for a residential layout.
• Placing furniture and fixture symbols.
• Configuring drawing scale and precision settings.
• Managing file organization for multi-sheet projects.

Project: Develop a detailed residential floor plan, incorporating walls, openings, and fixture layouts.

Lesson 2: Titleblock & Paperspace Elements

Students will explore title block setup, paper space organization, and viewport configurations.

Skills Learned:

• Creating title blocks with dynamic attributes and project information.
• Managing paper space layouts, viewports, and scales.
• Configuring plot styles, line weights, and layer visibility.
• Adjusting annotation scales for consistent output.
• Organizing sheets for multi-page construction documents.

Project: Design a construction document template, including title blocks and paper space elements.

Lesson 3: Dimensions & Updating Sheets

This lesson focuses on dimensioning techniques and sheet updates for construction documentation.

Skills Learned:

• Applying linear, aligned, and radial dimensions.
• Using dimension styles for consistency across sheets.
• Managing multileaders, callouts, and annotation symbols.
• Updating floor plan sheets with dimensions and notes.
• Ensuring compliance with industry drafting standards.

Project: Develop a dimensioned floor plan, integrating construction notes and sheet updates.

Lesson 4: Roof Plan

Students will learn how to draft and detail roof plans, ensuring proper representation of structural elements.

Skills Learned:

• Drawing roof outlines, slopes, and overhangs.
• Configuring hatch patterns for roofing materials.
• Managing roof pitch notation and callouts.
• Coordinating roof plans with elevation drawings.
• Refining roof drainage and ventilation details.

Project: Create a detailed roof plan, incorporating slope indicators, material annotations, and drainage features.

Lesson 5: Keynotes & Starting the Elevation

This lesson introduces keynotes and elevation drawing techniques, ensuring proper project documentation.

Skills Learned:

• Applying keynotes for materials, finishes, and construction elements.
• Setting up elevation views with proper scaling and alignment.
• Drawing front, side, and rear elevations from floor plans.
• Configuring line weights and hatching for material representation.
• Managing construction annotations and elevation symbols.

Project: Develop an elevation drawing, ensuring proportions, dimensions, and material details are clearly represented.

Lesson 6: Finishing the Elevation & Final Deliverables

Students will focus on finalizing elevation details and preparing project deliverables.

Skills Learned:

• Refining rooflines, doors, windows, and exterior details.
• Adjusting line weights and drawing clarity for readability.
• Preparing construction sheets with title blocks and legends.
• Managing plotting settings, sheet organization, and final output.
• Exporting drawings for client review and submission.

Project: Produce a finalized, fully annotated elevation sheet, ensuring professional-quality presentation and industry compliance.

Key Skills You Will Walk Away With

• Proficiency in drafting floor plans, roof plans, and elevations in AutoCAD.
• Expertise in title block setup, sheet organization, and construction documentation workflows.
• Ability to apply dimensions, keynotes, and annotations for professional construction drawings.
• Skills in plotting, scaling, and finalizing sheets for client and contractor use.
• Hands-on experience in creating multi-sheet construction documentation sets.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for professionals and students looking to develop AutoCAD construction documentation skills. It is suited for:

• Architectural Drafters & Designers – Learn floor plan detailing and sheet setup techniques.
• Structural & Electrical Drafters – Gain expertise in elevation detailing and keynoting workflows.
• Construction Project Managers – Improve documentation consistency and sheet organization skills.
• BIM & CAD Technicians – Strengthen knowledge of AutoCAD construction workflows.
• Students & Recent Graduates – Build expertise in AutoCAD for professional construction projects.

Career Applications & Industry Relevance

The skills developed in this course are essential for professionals involved in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) drafting. Career paths that benefit from this course include:

• Architectural Drafter – Develop expertise in floor plans, elevations, and project documentation.
• CAD Technician – Work with detailed 2D technical drawings for construction and engineering projects.
• Construction Coordinator – Manage AutoCAD drawings for site layouts and project planning.
• BIM Modeler – Create technical schematics for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Facility Manager – Maintain as-built documentation using AutoCAD.

With the increasing reliance on CAD for construction documentation, proficiency in AutoCAD Construction Docs 1 provides professionals with a competitive edge in architectural drafting, construction planning, and technical design.