The architect's guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard

A definitive user's guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard

The Architect's Guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard helps make the National CAD Standard (NCS) more accessible to architects by presenting:
* Clear and succinct explanations of concepts and options in the NCS
* A step-by-step approach to seamlessly implement standardized drawings in any size firm
* Successful strategies design firms can use to best take advantage of the NCS requirements

The Architect's Guide to the U.S. National CAD Standard presents an informative overview of the NCS, including illustrations and frequently asked questions. It shows architects how to minimize immediate costs and downtime, how to reap immediate benefits, and how best to learn the system at an individualized pace. Used side by side with the Standard, this authoritative guide offers helpful insight into how the NCS is likely to be interpreted and presents a variety of available options for meeting the standardization requirements.

Interior designers, construction managers, urban planners, as well as owners, engineers, and facility managers will also find this authoritative reference to be invaluable!

Author Notes

Charles Alexander Green was born on May 1, 1953. He is a British businessman and is currently Chief Executive of Rangers Football Club. he started his career as a professional footballer but failed to make a first-team appearance at either Sheffield United or Doncaster Rovers before drifting into non-league. Following a switch to business he has since held a number of positions before taking over at Rangers, including a period as Chief Executive of Sheffield United. Green was officially appointed chief executive of Sheffield United in February 1996 by chairman Mike McDonald following his take over of the club. In March 1998, manager Nigel Spackman resigned citing interference in team affairs by Green and in protest at a number of the club's better players being sold without consultation and without funds to replace them. After furious protests by United supporters Green stepped down as chief executive. He continued on in business and wrote the forward for Grow Regardless: Of Your Business' Size, Your Industry or the Economy and Despite the Government! by Joe Mechlinski which made The New York Times Best Seller list for 2013.

(Bowker Author Biography)

About This Book	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Introduction	p. 1
1 Drawing Set Organization	p. 13
2 Sheet Organization	p. 25
3 Schedules	p. 45
4 Drafting Conventions	p. 63
5 Terms and Abbreviations	p. 71
6 Symbols	p. 81
7 Notations	p. 89
8 Code Conventions	p. 115
9 AIA CAD Layer Guidelines	p. 127
10 Plotting Guidelines	p. 137
11 Implementation	p. 147
Appendix A List of Sheets: Example for Level 1 Discipline Designators	p. 159
Appendix B List of Sheets: Example for Level 2 Discipline Designators	p. 165
Appendix C Sheet Keynote Office Master: Example for Architectural Sheets	p. 171
Appendix D Reference Keynote Office Master: Example for Architectural Sheets	p. 173
Appendix E Sample CAD Layer Names for Architectural Sheets	p. 215
Appendix F Supplement to AIA Document G612-2001: Owner's Instructions to the Architect for Construction Drawing Standards-Part D	p. 217
Glossary	p. 223
Bibliography	p. 237
Index	p. 239

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