How to Read Construction Drawings - Wellesley

Date: 12/13/2018 8:30 AM - 12/13/2018 3:30 PM

Location: Wellesley DPW
20 Municipal Way

Wellesley, Massachusetts

Capacity:

19/20



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
Elizabeth Town of Wellesley
Rob Town of Wellesley
Daniel
Trevor City of Newton DPW
Paul City of Newton
Scott City of Newton
Peter City of Newton
Richie City of Newton
Kevin Town of Westminster
Christopher City of Newton
Sean Town of Bellingham
Tiago City of Newton
Mike City of Newton
Shane Town of Needham
Jason City of Newton
Al City of Newton
Matt Town of Sutton
Emily Town of Arlington
Matthew City of Newton DPW
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.