AutoCAD: Construction Drawings
AutoCAD is a world leader in computer-aided design (CAD), and users around the world use this powerful software to communicate their design intent in many different disciplines. In this course, Shaun Bryant takes you through how to work with AutoCAD to create construction drawings that accurately communicate your design intent. Shaun explains how to use the tools and features within AutoCAD to develop drawings that clearly express the sizes of the objects you want to build. He covers how to develop a title block, set up attributes, set up layers to industry standards, develop plans and elevations, set up viewports, and more.

Topics include:
- Communicating your design intent
- Drawing sizes in AutoCAD
- Deciding on the appropriate drawing size
- Using page setups to maintain drawing size
- Developing a suitable title block
- Setting up your layers to industry standards
- Creating plans and elevations
- Developing sections in the Model tab
- Setting up viewports and scales
- Creating standard layouts
- Printing out layouts
About the Author
Shaun Bryant is an Autodesk Certified Instructor in both AutoCAD and Revit Architecture.
Shaun has sales, support, and technical expertise, CAD managerial skills, and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked as a consultant, trainer, manager, and user, all of which helped him develop a diverse skillset. His career has included 18 years as a CAD, BIM, and facilities management consultant and trainer, with the earlier years of his CAD career in sales, pre-sales, and business development. He also has industry experience as a CAD manager/user. Shaun has been a director on the board of Autodesk User Group International (AUGI), and he is also the author of the reputable CAD blog, Not Just Cad! He is a seasoned Autodesk University (AU) speaker and was the AutoCAD expert at the inaugural Autodesk University London in June 2017. He is also an Autodesk University speaker mentor, AutoCAD Influencer, and a member of the Autodesk Expert Elite program. Shaun lives in Norwich in the UK, and is the owner and director of CADFMconsultants Limited.
Product Details
- Full Video Tutorials
- Full Exercise Files Included
- File Format: MP4 Videos
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Video Duration: 3h 18m
- Instructor: Shaun Bryant