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Drawing A Residential Electrical Plan
An electrical plan is a plan view similar to the floor plan in that all the walls, doors, and windows are shown along with the electrical symbols that describe service to the house. It also includes what is known as a legend which defines what each symbol represents. There are several considerations that have to be made when drawing an electrical plan for a house. They are as follows:... (posted by Tim 1 year 257 days ago.)
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An electrical plan is a plan view similar to the floor plan in that all the walls, doors, and windows are shown along with the electrical symbols that describe service to the house. It also includes what is known as a legend which defines what each symbol represents. There are several considerations that have to be made when drawing an electrical plan for a house. They are as follows:... (posted by Tim 1 year 257 days ago.)
What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)
A bill of materials is a compiled list that specifies the materials used to build a building or residence. When a contractor or home builder prepares to build, they first use a mathematical process to calculate the amount of lumber, doors, shingles, windows, etc., will be needed to complete the project. The process starts with the floor plan where studs and plates are calculated using the linear dimension of the... (posted by Tim 1 year 304 days ago.)
A bill of materials is a compiled list that specifies the materials used to build a building or residence. When a contractor or home builder prepares to build, they first use a mathematical process to calculate the amount of lumber, doors, shingles, windows, etc., will be needed to complete the project. The process starts with the floor plan where studs and plates are calculated using the linear dimension of the... (posted by Tim 1 year 304 days ago.)
Building Materials and Construction Estimation
Many new home owners preparing for the construction of a new home believe that when they buy a set of plans a materials list is included. The facts are that this is actually rare. Most architects, designers, and drafters do not supply these with their plans. Which opens another profession called "Construction Estimation". A construction estimator is a professional, not unlike an accountant, who is... (posted by Tim 1 year 304 days ago.)
Many new home owners preparing for the construction of a new home believe that when they buy a set of plans a materials list is included. The facts are that this is actually rare. Most architects, designers, and drafters do not supply these with their plans. Which opens another profession called "Construction Estimation". A construction estimator is a professional, not unlike an accountant, who is... (posted by Tim 1 year 304 days ago.)
Mapping An Industrial Manufacturing Process
The term "mapping an industrial manufacturing process" sounds quite complex, but is not really hard to explain. In short it is where a floor plan is made of a manufacturing facility showing the direction that an item or items are assembled to make a finished product. The task begins when a draftsman or drafter draws a layout of the building used to create a product. Then, to give... (posted by Tim 1 year 325 days ago.)
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The term "mapping an industrial manufacturing process" sounds quite complex, but is not really hard to explain. In short it is where a floor plan is made of a manufacturing facility showing the direction that an item or items are assembled to make a finished product. The task begins when a draftsman or drafter draws a layout of the building used to create a product. Then, to give... (posted by Tim 1 year 325 days ago.)
Designing A New Building For A Retail Business
Retail is a very up front type business, meaning you are wanting to design it with a certain curb appeal that will draw the publics eye and also leave a lasting impression to draw return customers. If you will notice certain buildings, for instance the food service industry, there are certain trademarks that once said, remind you of the business that is related that particular trademark or physical... (posted by Tim 1 year 333 days ago.)
Retail is a very up front type business, meaning you are wanting to design it with a certain curb appeal that will draw the publics eye and also leave a lasting impression to draw return customers. If you will notice certain buildings, for instance the food service industry, there are certain trademarks that once said, remind you of the business that is related that particular trademark or physical... (posted by Tim 1 year 333 days ago.)
What Does A Drafter Or Draftsman Do?
A drafter is someone who is trained in creating technical drawings. Their job is to take the sketches, concepts, and specifications of a professional architects, engineers, machinists, or inventors and build the necessary illustrations from which that idea can be implemented or fabricated in a methodical and practical format. The tools of the trade are mostly computer programs called CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)... (posted by Tim 1 year 333 days ago.)
A drafter is someone who is trained in creating technical drawings. Their job is to take the sketches, concepts, and specifications of a professional architects, engineers, machinists, or inventors and build the necessary illustrations from which that idea can be implemented or fabricated in a methodical and practical format. The tools of the trade are mostly computer programs called CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)... (posted by Tim 1 year 333 days ago.)
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