In the intricate world of construction, terminology can sometimes blur lines, leading to confusion. This comprehensive guide aims to unravel the nuances of construction jargon, shedding light on crucial concepts like plans, plan sets, and revisions.
Understanding Plans in Construction
In construction, various terms like drawings, blueprints, images, pages, and sheets all orbit around the overarching concept of plans. To clarify, let's focus on the terms "pages" and "plans." In the context of construction, a plan refers to an individual drawing within a collection of construction documents. This collection is commonly referred to as a "plan set."
Deciphering Plan Sets
When working within a Plan Set Editor, each page or drawing within a plan set is referred to as a "plan." Once the plan set is saved, the system generates "sheets" for these plans, unless new plans are being matched with existing ones.
Pages vs. Sheets: Unraveling the Difference
A page acts as an electronic container that houses the plan, encompassing the original issue, addenda, revisions, takeoff objects, and annotations. Conversely, a sheet is the name and drawing number as identified on the blueprint, typically located in a title block.
Cracking the Code: Page Numbers vs. Sheet Names and Numbers
Page numbers follow a sequential order, starting at "1" and incrementing with each subsequent page in the plan set. These numbers are index references and aren't tied to the name or sheet number of a drawing.
Sheet names, however, are derived from the sheet name in the plan's title block using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) during upload to the Blueprint Co platform. Updating the sheet name in the PDF to match the title block simplifies page navigation.
Sheet numbers correlate with the sheet name from the title block of the plan, again employing OCR. It's advisable to verify or adjust the sheet number to align with the drawings themselves. Examples may include designations like A2.31 or M210, providing insights into each plan's position in the set. Sheet numbers are particularly useful for matching revisions.
Plan Sets: The Blueprint for Construction
A plan set represents the collective ensemble of plans, drawings, prints, and files received from an architect or plan room. It serves as the guiding beacon, delineating what needs to be built, how, and where. Whether you're conducting a quantity takeoff or simply reviewing drawings, it all commences with a plan set. Without it, there would be no foundation for viewing or measurement.
Navigating Revisions
Revisions constitute subsequent alterations to a project, often in the form of addenda. These revisions typically introduce a new plan set, labeled as "Addendum 1," "Addendum 2," and so forth. To facilitate seamless integration, updating sheet names and numbers to match the latest plans simplifies the process of aligning revisions with the original documents.
In Conclusion: Navigating Construction Lexicon
In summary, plans denote individual drawings within a collection of construction documents, plan sets encompass a compendium of construction drawings, and revisions encompass subsequent project modifications often associated with new plan sets. A clear understanding of these terms serves as a compass, guiding you through the complexities of construction projects with precision and clarity.
