How to Read Construction Drawings - Spencer

Date: 12/18/2017 8:30 AM - 12/18/2017 3:30 PM

Location: Town of Spencer Great Hall
157 Main Street

Spencer, Massachusetts

Capacity:

12/30



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. 

*This session is open to 3 MassDOT personnel

 Please see the course flyer for more information.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Tracy MassDOT
Travis Town of Hubbardston
John Town of Plainville
Kayla City of Framingham
Michele Town of Hanover
Adam Town of Rutland
Sidney City of Lowell DPW
Kerry Town of Hopkinton
Mark Town of Holden
Stephen Town of Plainville
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.