How to Read Construction Drawings - Newton
Date: 12/12/2018 8:30 AM - 12/12/2018 3:30 PM
Location: Newton Public Library
330 Homer Street
Newton, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The class will cover the basics of reading construction plans primarily for infrastructure improvement projects including but not limited to: Property lines, subdivision plans (includes plan and profiles for roadway, stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer), site plans, conservation commission plans, and other plans that may be considered appropriate.
Participants will learn to:
• Use a scale
• Read notes
• Understand topography
• Read plan and profile sheets
• Interpret property lines (metes and bounds).
TARGET AUDIENCE
This class is designed for anyone who needs to find information in a set of plans. From new foremen and inspectors, to office personnel who answer questions from the public, this introductory class breaks the code.
Please bring a calculator (nothing fancy is needed) and a pencil.
Attendees
| First Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Jeff | City of Newton |
| Bob | City of Newton DPW |
| Carolyn | Epsilon Associates |
| Michael | City of Haverhill |
| Kyle | City of Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Perry | City of Newton |
| Nicholas | City of Newton |
| John | City of Newton DPW |
| Cleber | City of Newton |
| Anthony | City of Newton |
| Gabriel | City of Newton DPW |
| Jackson | City of Newton |
| Alex | City of Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Paul | City of Newton DPW |
| Joseph | City of Methuen |
| Michael | City of Newton DPW |
| Melissa | City of Newton |
| Rui | City of Newton |
| Norm | City of Newton |
| Peter | City of Newton |
| Angelo | City of Newton |
Instructors
- Dan Dulaski
Professional Engineer at Northeastern University
Daniel M. Dulaski, PhD, PE, is a licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts. He has worked for private firms in varying capacities and two municipalities - he was the town engineer for Amherst, MA. He has over 24 years of experience in reviewing, designing, and managing infrastructure improvement projects. Dr. Dulaski has created and presented many workshops and short courses for municipalities and agencies in Massachusetts.