BMATWT 314 - Architectural Blueprint Reading and Estimating
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Instructor: John Michalski john michalski451@gmail.com
TAs: Luke Doody ldoody@student.umass.edu
Course Objective:
Students will learn to interpret architectural drawings, prepare
accurate material "take-offs" and develop cost estimates. A
"take-off" is an itemized list of the types and quantities of
various building materials used in a given construction project.
This course will be presented in two sections: The first part of the
semester will concentrate on the interpretation of construction
drawings. The second section will deal with the estimation of
quantities and cost of materials specified in architectural
drawings.
Grading and Evaluation:
Regular attendance is expected.
25% Exam #1
25% Exam #2
25% Final Project (Sealed Bid for Construction Project)
25%
Homework, Exercises & Workshops
Texts:
Plan Reading & Material Takeoff by Wayne J. DelPico;Copyright
1994,
R.S. Means Company, Inc. Construction Publishers and
Consultants.
Optional Texts (on reserve):
1) Reading Architectural Working Drawings by Edward J.
Muller.
2) Estimating Home Building Costs by W.P.Jackson
Credits: three
Prerequisites: BMATWT 313 or consent of instructor.
Course Outline:
PART I: Architectural Blueprint Reading
| Week 1 | • Course Introduction - January 29 |
| Week 2 |
• Architectural terms & language: Site plans cont. |
| Week 3 |
• Reading foundation plans • Reading floor plans |
| Week 4 |
• No Class Monday Schedule • Reading Floor Plans and Elevations |
| Week 5 |
• Sectional drawings • Framing plans |
| Week 6 |
• Details - Pass out workshop assignment • Shop drawings / Exam 1 Review |
| Week 7 |
• WORKSHOP – March 11th • HOUR EXAM - March 13th |
Part II: Estimating
| Week 8 |
• Specifications, schedules & construction
documents (Division 1) – March 25th • Introduction to sets of plans & estimation process |
| Week 9 |
• Math & Site Work (Division 2) • Concrete & Masonry (Divisions 3 & 4) |
| Week 10 |
• Concrete & Masonry • Wood and Plastics overview (Division 6) |
| Week 11 |
• Floor systems Pass out Final Project April 15th --- Begin Project Now! • Floor systems with I-Joists and Framing Software |
| Week 12 |
• Wall systems • Roof systems |
| Week 13 |
• Wood Structure Estimating • Thermal & Moisture Protection (Division 7) |
| Week 14 |
• Doors & Windows (Division 8) and Finishes (Division 9) & WORKSHOP • Hour Exam May 8th |
| Week 15 | • Final Project Help Session – May 13th |
| Week 16 | FINAL PROJECT: Sealed Bid For Construction Project - Due Monday, May 21 by NOON! |
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