Lesson Plan
Course Title: Construction Management
Session Title: Architectural Schedules
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Performance Objective: After completing this lesson the student will be able to demonstrate a
knowledge of how to read schedules. He will demonstrate a knowledge of what information is
generally contained in schedules and how to retrieve specific information from a schedule.
Specific Objectives:
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Identify information generally contained in schedules.
Demonstrate ability to retrieve specific scheduled information.
Describe how schedules are used in construction management.
Define the term architectural schedule.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
130.49(c)(2)(D)
... read and interpret appropriate architectural symbols, schematics, blueprints, work drawings,
manuals, and bulletins.
130.49(c)(23)(A)
... describe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and list the information found
on each type.
130.49(c)(23)(D)
... identify selected electrical, mechanical, and plumbing symbols commonly used on plans.
130.49(c)(23)(F)
... read and interpret plans, elevations, schedules, sections, and details contained in basic
construction drawings.
130.49(c)(23)(G)
... state the purpose of written specifications.
Interdisciplinary Correlations:
English:
110.31(c)(21)(B)
... organize information gathered from multiple sources to create a variety of graphics and
forms.
110.31(c)(22)(B)
... evaluate the relevance of information to the topic and determine the reliability, validity and
accuracy of sources (including internet sources) by examining their authority and objectivity.
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110.31(c)(23)(C)
... use graphics and illustrations to help explain concepts where appropriate.
Occupational Correlations: (reference O-Net http://www.onetonline.org/)
47-2031.01 - Construction Carpenter
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and
fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
Tasks:
Tasks may include but are not limited to the study of specifications in blueprints, sketches, or
building plans; identifying and installing structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames,
floorings, or hardware.
Technology:
Technology utilized may include but is not limited to the use of CAD software; the use of
spreadsheet software.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision
technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Work Activities:
Work activities may include but are not limited to gathering information — Observing, receiving,
and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources; estimating the quantifiable
characteristics of products, events, or information; estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or
determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
17-3011.01 - Architectural Drafters Green Prepare detailed drawings of architectural
designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect.
Tasks:
Tasks may include but are not limited to determining procedures and instructions to be followed,
according to design specifications and quantity of required materials; checking dimensions of
materials to be used and assign numbers to lists of materials.
Technology:
Technology utilizes may include but is not limited to computer aided design CAD software;
spreadsheet software.
Knowledge:
May include but not limited to knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in
production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Abilities:
May include but not limited to the ability to read and understand information and ideas
presented in writing.
Work activities:
May include but not limited to drafting, laying out, and Specifying technical devices, parts, and
equipment ; providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell
others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed,
assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
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Teacher Preparation:
This lesson is designed to introduce the student to reading schedules, how schedules are
organized and how to locate specific information. This lesson will give the student the
opportunity to independently verify the information presented in the lesson. The teacher should
review included information, obtain necessary props and be familiar with activity procedures.
References:
Programmed Blueprint Reading, Third Edition, S. L. Coover and J. D. Hesel, McGraw-Hill.
Blueprint Reading for Construction, Walter C. Brown, Goodheart Wilcox.
Architectural Drafting and Design, Alan Jefferis and David Madsen, Delmar Thompson
Learning.
Architecture Drafting and Design, Donald Hepler, Paul Wallach and Dana Hepler, Glenco
McGraw Hill.
Instructional Aids:
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4.
PowerPoint
Reference textbook
Reference websites for architectural schedules (optional)
Examples of residential and commercial schedules
Materials Needed:
1. Lesson data sheet
2. Reading questions and quiz
3. Sample schedules
Equipment Needed:
1. Method for displaying PowerPoint
2. Computers with internet connection
3. Printer
Learner Preparation:
Have the students read the introduction/preface to schedules in the course text book. This
exercise should be done before beginning this lesson. Verify or give students instructions on
using the internet for independent research.
Introduction
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Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Today we are going to investigate an important part of being a construction manager.
ASK: Does anyone know what an architectural schedule is?
SHOW: At the appropriate time show students examples of architectural schedules for both
residential and commercial projects. If available, show how schedules are presented on both
types of plans. (Pictures or illustrations may be used.)
SAY: Generally the job title "construction manager" refers to very large residential or
commercial projects. These projects may have hundreds of sheets of blueprints. Finding
schedules and/or specific information requires understanding how they relate to specific
architectural plan sheets, what type of information they contain and how this information is
generally organized.
ASK: Does anyone know how to find the fire rating of a door?
SAY: Door schedules contain more than the size of the door. Other information such as the
fire rating of the door and the type of door closer can be found in the appropriate schedules.
ASK: How many different types of schedules does a set of plans include?
SAY: Different types of plans will have different schedules. Large commercial plans will have
dozens of schedules. Everything from the type of door knob to the color and type of paint in a
particular room is scheduled. Small residential plans may have only door and window
schedules. The architect determines what needs to be scheduled.
SAY: In today's lesson you will learn how schedules are used to obtain critical information
needed for building a structure.
Outline
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructors can use the PowerPoint presentation, slides, handouts, and note pages in
conjunction with the following outline.
MI
Outline
Architectural Schedules.
I. Introduction
A. Common misunderstandings
1. Blueprints only show the shape and size
of a structure.
2. Blueprints only contain drawings.
B. Complete plans contain more than
drawings.
C. Additional information in the form of
specifications must be included in a plan
set.
D. Schedules supply the additional
information or specifications.
E. There are many types of schedules:
1. Door and window schedules
Notes to Instructor
Use data sheet.
Use the PowerPoint.
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2. Room finish schedules
3. Hardware schedules
4. Etc.
.
II. What are schedules?
A. Schedules are data sheets (spreadsheets).
1. Schedules give critical design
information.
2. Schedules give manufacturer model
and installation information.
3. Schedules give size information.
B. Schedules are referenced cyclically to the
plan sheets.
1. Items in the schedule are referenced to
the plan.
2. The plan contains the schedule item
reference number.
If available, show
students examples
Schedules.
III. How are schedules used?
A. Schedules simplify the complexity of
building components.
B. Critical design information is given in
schedules.
C. Manufacturers requirements are often
found in schedules:
1. Component overall size,
2. Installation requirements,
3. Component technical data
D. Physical characteristics:
1. Color
2. Material
E. Other data a schedule may contain:
1. Model number
2. Trim requirement
3. Color
Show students
examples of different
types of schedules.
IV. How to read a schedule?
A. Column 1 generally gives the item
reference number.
B. Subsequent columns give:
1. Quantity
2. Location
3. Size
4. General Description
Show students charts
or examples of
different types of
schedules.
Refer students to the
text book examples of
plans with sheet
numbers.
Show the PowerPoint.
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Spatial
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Interpersona
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Application
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Teacher will distribute data sheets.
Teacher will distribute the reading questions.
Teacher will distribute activity sheets.
Teacher will demonstrate the criteria for completing the activities.
Optional: Students may be divided into small groups for activities.
Teacher will administer the lesson quiz.
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students will be given approximately 12-15 minutes to complete the reading assignment and
reading questions.
Students will be given approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the criteria given in the activity
sheet.
Teacher should observe the students as they complete the student exercise and document
behavior using a camera and/or monitoring software if located in a lab environment.
Summary
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Question: Was the organization of the information such that it was easy to comprehend?
Question: Do you understand how accurate and complete information makes it easier to
successfully complete a job?
Evaluation
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Instructor should observe the students' independent practice times and note the issues or
questions that arise. These should be brought up during summary time.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
Student should receive a grade for completing the assignment. Documents should be turned in
for evaluation.
Student should receive a grade for active participation.
Optional: Teacher will administer the " Quiz" (or use teacher written quiz) to check for
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understanding and as an evaluation tool for the independent exercises.
Extension
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
This lesson could easily be expanded into a longer time frame project. Additional research
points could be added as enumerated in the student data sheet.
The activity could first be done individually then randomly group students in groups of three.
Each student presents his design then the students combine elements of each design to create
a new design proposal.
Groups or individuals could present their design concept which could be supported with
independent or internet research.
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Architecture and Construction Cluster
Construction Management
ARCHITECTURAL SCHEDULES--DATA SHEET
Introduction
The term blueprints is often misunderstood. Many people think of architectural blueprints as
drawings of structures or buildings. If you want to know what a bridge or house looks like, you
go to the drawings contained in the blueprints. If you want to know the size of a bridge or
house, you go to the drawings contained in the blueprints. Drawings show the shape and size
of the structure. Drawings also show the details of construction for particular parts of the
structure. Although architectural blueprints do contain drawings, or views to show how to build
structures, blueprints contain much more than just drawings.
A complete set of plans must include all the information required to complete the structure as
designed. For example, in order to put in the correct front door, you must know the size of the
door, the required framing measurements, the fire rating, the type of hinges, the type of latch,
the door material, etc. It is not practical to show all of this information on the drawings, or views.
Putting all the information for every component of the structure on the drawing would make it
very difficult to read the blueprint or plan.
Much of this "extra" information is referred to as specifications. You must know the
specifications of each door, window, plumbing fixture, appliance, etc. in order to build the
structure and maintain design intent. This information is specified in schedules. A complete set
of plans will have several schedules including door schedules, door hardware schedules, room
finish schedules etc.
What Are Schedules?
Schedules are data sheets which refer to specific components shown on the plan. The
schedule gives pertinent information about items contained in the schedule. For example, a
wall finish schedule will have all the rooms in a structure listed in one column of a spreadsheet.
Each wall of the room will be listed in another column. Another column will have the type of
finish (texture, paint, wall paper, etc.). Other columns may list the paint color, manufacturer and
any other information required to meet the exact design of the structure. The architect decides
what schedules are needed and what information is contained in each schedule.
The construction manager must be able to determine the exact specifications of every
component used in the building of the structure. Schedules provide much of the detailed
information required to meet the design intent of the architect. Any information not specifically
given in the plan drawings and schedules must be provided in written specifications or notations
of compliance with accepted practices or building codes and standards.
How Are Schedules Used?
Since building components can be very complex, schedules simplify the presentation of data
required to identify exact components. Information needed for acquiring components which
meet the design intent is included in schedules. Schedules are also used to guide the
construction manager in determining the proper installation of the components. For example to
install a door properly, the framing opening for the door must be a specific size. This rough
opening, R/O, must meet the manufacturer's requirements and is shown in the door schedule as
required.
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The construction manager must be able to determine what space is required for the installation
of a particular appliance, plumbing fixture, etc. This information may be found in the schedules
for these components. If the information is not directly in the schedule, the schedule may give a
manufacturer and model number which can then be referenced for the needed information.
How to Read a Schedule?
Schedules are generally custom designed. The size of the project will in part determine the
number and design of schedules. The sample schedule below is a partial door schedule from a
small commercial project. The first column refers to the door number shown on the plan. The
plan shows the exact location of the door. The second column indicates the number of times
the door is used. Other columns give additional door specifications. This schedule does not
show a particular manufacturer. The construction manager can use any manufacturer which
meets the listed specifications. Note the description column is very general. Many different
doors will meet this description. One can assume this description is from a customary door
supplier used or specified by the architect or builder in another specification document. The
abbreviations used in schedules, i.e., R/O, are industry standard. The rough opening for door
D10 is 43"x85-1/2". The nominal size of the door is 3'-6"Wx7'-0"H (3670). The 3070 is industry
standard for indicating size feet inches wide x feet inches high. Refer to your text book for other
abbreviations used in different types of schedules.
What Jobs Require Reading Schedules?
According to O*NET OnLine (http://www.onetonline.org) there are a lot of job opportunities in
which reading schedules is a required or helpful skill. Reading schedules is a skill which is used
in virtually every construction related job. Persons working in the following occupational areas
use this skill in the performance of their duties:
Office and administrative support workers--43-9199.00
Technicians and workers--51-5111.00
Drafters--17-3019.00
Heating and air conditioner mechanics and installers--49-9021.01
Construction carpenters-- 47-2031.01
Supervisors of Production-Construction managers--11-9021.00-Inspectors--47-4211.00
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Plumbers-- 47-2152.02
Electricians-- 57-2111.00
References:
Architectural Drafting and Design, Alan Jefferis and David Madsen, Delmar Publisher
Teachers Guide, Career information, BLS
Programmed Blueprint Reading, Third Edition, S. L. Coover and J. D. Hesel, McGraw-Hill.
Blueprint Reading for Construction, Walter C. Brown, Goodheart Wilcox.
Architecture Drafting and Design, Donald Hepler, Paul Wallach and Dana Hepler, Glenco
McGraw Hill.Additional Research:
Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2102-11 Edition
(http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos005.htm#nature)
Occupational Outlook Quarterly (www. Bls.gov/opub/ooq/2005/spring/art01.pdf)
O*NET OnLine (http://www.onetonline.org)
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Name:
Class:
Date:
School:
Architectural Schedules Activity Sheet
Activity Instructions:
Teacher: Each student should be given access to this document. Document may be modified to suit.
Assign each student a specific search engine to use (teacher may modify list to suit)
Google.com
2. Yahoo.com
3. Ask.com
4. Bing.com
5. Other
1. The teacher should be sure each student knows how to access the computer and use the advanced
search options in each search engine.
2. The teacher should assign each student or group of students a particular type of schedule to
research.
Student: Complete the header of this document with the correct information.
Procedure: Connect to the internet using your school procedure. Use the assigned search
engine and advanced search procedures for the following:
1. Find three samples of architectural schedules as assigned. List the URL for the site where you
find the samples
a.
b.
c.
2. Copy and paste one of the schedules below.
3. Write a description of the information shown in the schedule. Is there any information your
sample schedule does not include? Where can this omitted information be found?
4. Print this document to the printer as instructed.
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Name: _________________________Period: ______
Date: __________
Architectural Schedules--Reading Questions
Part 1--Reading assignment
Directions: Read the data sheet and complete the following. Fill in the blank with the word or
phrase from the reading assignment that best completes the statement.
... 1.
The term ___ is often misunderstood.
... 2.
To determine the size of a house you should refer to the ____.
... 3.
A ____ drawing illustrates how to construct a particular part of the house.
... 4.
A structure generally requires more ______ than can be shown on the
drawings or views of the structure.
... 5.
Information not shown directly on the drawing views of the structure is called
_____.
... 6.
Specification schedules are ____ sheets which refer to specific components
shown on the plan.
... 7.
The construction manager must be able to determine the exact ______ of
every component of the structure.
... 8.
_____ simplify the presentation of data required to identify exact components.
... 9.
The term "rough opening" is abbreviated _____.
... 10.
Schedules are usually _____ ______ by the architect.
... 11.
Schedules generally indicate the exact ______ of the components listed in the
schedule.
... 12.
Manufacturers model numbers are often included in schedules to insure
adequate ____ is allowed for the installation of the listed component.
... 13.
If the exact manufacturer and model number is not on the schedule, any
component which meets the ____ description is acceptable.
... 14.
The dimensions of a 3670 door are ______.
... 15.
The rough opening for door D07 as shown on the data sheet is ______.
... 16.
The door number for the garage door shown on the data sheet is _____.
... 17.
What is the size of door D14?
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Name: _________________________Period: ______
Date: __________
Answers to Reading Questions
1.
blueprint
2.
drawing or plan or blueprints
3.
detail
4.
information
5.
specifications
6.
data or spread
7.
specifications
8.
schedules
9.
R/O
10. custom designed
11. specifications
12. space
13. scheduled
14. 3'-6"x7'-6"
15. 73"x81-1/2"
16. d09
17. 29'x96"x3/4"
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Architectural Schedules Rubric
Task Statement:
Architectural Schedules
Task Assignment: _______________________________________
Criteria Concepts/Skills to be
Assessed
Novice
1
Criteria Categories
(Novice to Exemplary)
Developing
Accomplished
2
3
Exemplary
4
Demonstrate ability to read
schedules.
No understanding
Some
understanding
Good
understanding
Fully understands
(Possible 8 points)
(1-2 points)
(3-4 points)
(5-6 points)
(7-8 points)
Identifies specific schedule
information.
Unable to identify
Able to identify one
type
Identifies each type
in some cases
(Possible 8 points)
(1-2 points)
(3-4 points)
(5-6 points)
Identifies each type
in most cases
(7-8 points)
Navigates advanced search
procedures.
(Possible 8 points)
Unable to use
advanced search
feature
(1-2 points)
Improperly uses
advanced search
features
(3-4 points)
Sometimes uses
advanced search
features
(5-6 points)
Accurately and
effectively uses
advanced searches
(7-8 points)
Demonstrates ability to
understand how schedules are
organized.
Does not
understand
Some
Understanding
Good
understanding
Fully understands
(Possible 16 points)
(1-4 points)
(5-8 points)
(9-12 points)
(13-16 points)
A = 31-40 points; B = 21-30 points; C = 11-20 points; D = 6-10 points
Maximum points = 40
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Points
Earned