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What is a Grading Plan?
A grading plan is an essential element of a set of construction documents. It’s a…
What is a Site Plan?
The term “site” refers to the construction area on a parcel of property, or portion…
What Does AFF Mean in Construction?
When you think about mounting heights, it may seem obvious that the dimension would be…
Architectural Title Blocks: Standards and Conventions
Title blocks are essential for all sheets (aka pages) in a construction drawing set. They…
What Does Poché Mean & How Does It Differ From a Hatch
What is poché? Poché is a style of presentation that involves filling the cut components…
What is a Wall Section Drawing?
Wall sections are fundamental drawings in any construction drawing set. They can quickly give the…
What are Section Drawings?
Section drawings are a critical part of any construction drawing set. They slice the building…
What are Architectural Elevations and What Do They Show?
When you hear the term “elevation”, we typically thing of the distance above sea level….
What is a Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP)?
You may not take time to look up when you enter a new room, but…