Interior designers need to communicate their ideas to their client and construction crew. Your knowledge of construction documents is key to your success not only as a designer but also passing the NCIDQ Exam.
read more…Construction Drawings and Specifications
Construction documents tell how the entire design plan is put into action. They translate the designers' and clients' vision into instructions for what to build.
There are 20 items worth 20%, including questions about these essential construction documents:
Demolition plan
Floor plan
(e.g., partitions, construction, dimensions, enlarged)
Reflected ceiling plan
Lighting plan
Power and communication plan
Furniture plan
Finish plan
Elevations, sections, and details
(e.g., partition types, millwork)
Schedules
Specifications
(e.g., prescriptive, performance, and proprietary)