Exploring Typical Details in Structural Foundation Drawings

This comprehensive video provides a thorough understanding of typical details found in structural foundation drawings, with a focus on interpreting stepped footings, depressed slabs, and deepened slabs, all explained in clear and concise terms by a Construction Engineer. This video is part 1 of 2.

[@paakwame5596]

Which software did you use to view your building drawings?

[@SmithintheBuilding1984]

I am using Bluebeam. You can use it for free, you just need to register.

[@aliadkins6317]

Can you do a video on cutting slabs for plumbing and electrical, I'm having a hard time identifying where id be cutting trenching and pouring back.

[@SmithintheBuilding1984]

Good question because the arch and structural drawings don’t always coordinate. It’s usually indicated on the Mep drawings

[@aliadkins6317]

@SmithintheBuilding1984 thank you for your response. I get a lot of rfp on cutting slabs and re pouring, I find it difficult to gather all the information needed in a timely manner.

[@Nathan-np5io]

Have you ever thought about teaching construction management at a university down the line. I know a lot of my professors were burnt out at GCs as PMs or supers

[@SmithintheBuilding1984]

Noted. It’s something for me to work toward doing. Thanks for the suggestions