Part 1: Breaking Down the Plan Set

Course Overview: This course is designed to guide you through the foundational elements of engineering plan sets for heavy civil construction projects, combining theory with practical applications to introduce the organization and interpretation of heavy civil plan sets. Beginning with an overview of what a plan set is, you'll advance through the first 27 sheets of the Everhart Road rehabilitation project in Corpus Christi, Texas, learning to navigate title sheets, drawing indexes, project control points, materials schedules, cross sections, and technical specifications. Taught from the perspective of an experienced survey manager, this course emphasizes surveying applications within construction projects and connects classroom learning to real-world field conditions through an interactive 360-degree site tour.

Duration: 2 Professional Development Hours Certified toward CEU credits 

Delivery: Real-world case study with expert commentary, downloadable resources, and linked tools

Assessment: A course assessment at the end of the content to assure knowledge aquisition with explanations for each assessment question and answer

Resources: Downloadable materials, direct links to pertinent agencies and tools, and reference guides

Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, participants will:

• Understand the purpose and organization of heavy civil construction plan sets
• Navigate efficiently through plan set indexes and drawing legends
• Interpret symbols, abbreviations, and technical notation used in construction documents
• Locate and verify project control points and coordinate systems
• Read cross sections, typical details, and concrete specifications
• Connect plan sheet information to actual field conditions
• Recognize the relationship between plan views, profile views, and construction implementation

Module Breakdown

Overview: Parts of a Plan Set (pp. 1-27)

• Introduction to the Series 
• What is a Plan Set? 
  • Title Sheet
  • Drawing Index and Legend
  • Project Control Points
  • Materials and Schedule
  • General Project Notes
  • Cross Sections
  • Concrete Specifications
  • Basemaps
  • Storm Water Drainage Map and Analysis
• An Interactive 360 Look in the Field

Resources

• Glossary
• Downloadable Plan Set (Sheets 1-27)

Professional Benefits

• Foundation for understanding heavy civil construction documentation
• Practical skills for field surveying and construction layout
• Real-world case study applicable to various civil engineering projects
• Expert insights from experienced survey management professionals
• Certified hours for CEUs

Target Audience

• Surveyors
• Civil engineering technicians
• Construction management professionals
• General public interested in understanding construction documents

Technical Requirements

• High-speed internet connection
• Modern web browser
• Audio capability
• Optional: Printer for supplementary materials

CEU Credits: 2 professional development hours

Course Access: Immediate upon registration

Duration: Self-paced within 90 days

For Registration Help, feel free to reach out to The Conrad Blucher Institute at  cbi-info@listserv.tamucc.edu