Pre-Construction Layouts With AutoCAD I

Description

Pre-Construction Layouts with AutoCAD is a two-level training series designed to show how AutoCAD can be used beyond traditional drafting to support real-world pre-construction planning and coordination. The series begins with project setup, file organization, referenced files, underlays, drawing comparison, and Sheet Set Manager to streamline document control and collaboration. It then advances into site planning workflows, including geolocation, access and traffic control layouts, logistics planning, and custom tool creation for faster quantity counts and takeoffs. By the end of the series, you’ll be equipped to organize projects, visualize site logistics, and manage pre-construction layouts efficiently and accurately.

This live online series offers 2 four-hour courses. You can take both courses or just the one that meets your needs. Each separate course is delivered in 2 two-hour sessions. A live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses.

Pre-Construction Layouts with AutoCAD I
4 hour course | 4 CPC/CEU credits

AutoCAD isn’t just for design and drafting. It’s also a powerful tool for pre-construction site setup and document management. This course shows you how to organize projects, manage referenced files, use PDF and image underlays, and compare drawing versions efficiently. You’ll also learn to leverage Sheet Set Manager to centralize and manage entire document sets, ensuring all project stakeholders have access to the right information. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to streamline pre-construction workflows and improve collaboration on any project.

Session 1: Project Setup

• Folder Structure Best Practices
• Cloud Hosting Options
• Working with Referenced Files
• Using PDF & Image Underlays
• Comparing Drawing Versions

Session 2: Working with Sheet Sets

• Understanding Sheet Set Manager
• Creating Sheet Sets
• Adding Files and Folders to Sheet Sets
• Adding Custom Properties to Sheet Sets
• Publishing with Sheet Sets

The Instructor:

Joe DeChiaro
Zentek

Joe De Chiaro has been an Autodesk Certified Instructor for almost 30 years. He started his teaching career as AutoCAD instructor, and is responsible for designing a variety of courses within Computer Drafting curricula for educational institutions.
Mr. De Chiaro specializes in many Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Revit and Inventor. In addition to teaching how to use the software, Mr. De Chiaro has also helped firms and governmental agencies create customized settings to help standardize the software to their specific industries and needs.
For the past 25+ years, Mr. De Chiaro has worked as a consultant, training private schools and engineering firms nationwide.