Architectural Abbreviations
A list of typical abbreviations used in architectural plans.
Construction Documentation
Abbreviations, plan symbols, and sheet numbering for construction drawings in every discipline: architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Also covers paper sizes, folding large drawings, CAD scale factors, and AutoCAD commands.
Architectural Floor Plan Symbols and Hatches
Examples of architectural floor plan symbols, including hatch patterns, that are used in construction drawings.
Civil Engineering Abbreviations
A list of civil engineering abbreviations. These are also sometimes used in land surveys.
Civil Engineering Plan Symbols
The civil engineering plan symbols in this article come from the US National CAD Standard or are typical symbols we have seen in civil sets.
Structural Abbreviations
A list of typical abbreviations used in structural plans.
Structural Plan Symbols
Graphic symbols, with examples, used in structural plans and drawings.
Plumbing and Fire Protection Abbreviations
A list of typical plumbing and fire protection abbreviations used in construction drawings.
HVAC Abbreviations
A list of typical abbreviations used in mechanical or HVAC plans.
HVAC Plan Symbols
Graphic symbols used in mechanical and HVAC plans and drawings.
Electrical Abbreviations
A list of electrical abbreviations used in construction drawings.
Electrical Plan Symbols
Electrical plan symbols used in electrical drawings, including power, lighting, security, fire alarm, and communications symbols.
Standard Paper Sizes
Standard paper size tables in inches and millimeters. Covered are common North American sizes, ARCH, ANSI, and international ISO A Series.
Folding a Large Format Drawing
Instructions (with diagrams) for folding large format architectural or engineering drawings.
CAD Scale Factors
Architectural CAD Scale Factors for use in Computer Aided Design.
Helpful AutoCAD Commands
A series of helpful AutoCAD commands that are not very well known, but that can help make your drafting easier.
Construction Document Sheet Numbers and Order
Construction document sheet numbers and order based on the United States National CAD Standard.