Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC148   19962-20002 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/95
ABC148 19962-20002 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Blueprints and Specifications- Sheet Metal
Reading and interpretation of blueprints, specifications and shop drawings. Includes elevations, detail views, section views of electrical, plumbing and mechanical drawings and prints. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance and ABC123) or (permission of the apprenticeship coordinator).
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC148   19962-20002 Blueprints and Specifications- Sheet Metal
1. Read and interpret blueprints for specific construction projects. (I, II)
2. Describe the role of computer assisted design (CAD) in preparing blueprints and drawings. (II)
3. Use elevation, section and detail plans to interpret drawings and blueprints. (II)
4. Read and interpret electrical and plumbing drawings and coordinate them with a specific overall construction project. (II)
5. Use specifications to assess project cost estimates and project construction planning. (III)
6. Read and interpret specifications as they relate to blueprints for specific projects. (III)
7. Relate specifications to project scope. (III)
8. Describe value engineering as it applies to blueprints, specifications and project cost. (IV)
9. Explain the differences between "hard bid" projects and "design build" projects. (IV)
10. Describe the relationship between the owner, architect, contractor and subcontractor in the construction process. (IV)
11. Explain change orders, the importance of specific documentation of change orders and their impact on the project. (IV)
12. Define "partnering" and explain how it applies to the construction process. (IV)
13. Describe "Total Quality Management" (TQM) and explain its application to bidding projects. (IV)
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ABC148   19962-20002 Blueprints and Specifications- Sheet Metal
    I. Blueprints
        A. Site plan
        B. Floor plan
        C. Elevation drawings
        D. Section drawings
        E. Schedules
        F. Detail drawings
        G. Plumbing plans
        H. Electrical plans
        I. Mechanical plans ABC148Effective Term:
      II. Working with blueprints
          A. Drawings
          B. Computer assisted design (CAD)
          C. Request for information (RFI)
          D. Worksheets
            1. Site plan
            2. Floor, details, elevations and foundation plan
          E. Plumbing
            1. Sanitary plumbing plan
            2. Water plumbing plan
          F. Electrical
          G. Mechanical
            1. Chilled water coil piping plan
            2. HVAC piping
            3. Chiller plans
            4. Flow sheet
            5. HVAC specifications
          H. Generating an RFI
        III. Specifications
            A. Purpose
            B. General conditions
            C. Technical aspects
            D. Specification format
            E. The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format
              1. Division 1 - general requirements
              2. Division 2 - site work
              3. Division 3 - concrete
              4. Division 4 - masonry
              5. Division 5 - metals
              6. Division 6 - carpentry
              7. Division 7 - thermal and moisture protection
              8. Division 8 - doors and windows
              9. Division 9 - finishes
              10. Division 10 - specialties
              11. Division 11 - equipment
              12. Division 12 - furnishings
              13. Division 13 - special construction
              14. Division 14 - conveying systems
              15. Division 15 - mechanical
              16. Division 16 - electrical
            F. Specifications worksheet
            G. Shop drawings
            H. Cut lists
            I. General procedures for shop drawings
            J. Shop drawings worksheet
            K. Submittals
            L. As-builts ABC148Effective Term:
          IV. Bidding projects from blueprints and specifications
              A. Value engineering
              B. Hard bid projects vs. design build projects
              C. Owner, architect, contractor, subcontractor roles
              D. Change orders
              E. Partnering
              F. Total Quality Management (TQM)
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