This document provides an introduction to the construction industry and architectural drawings. It discusses the various phases of architectural design including pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. It also outlines the responsibilities of architects at each phase and types of architectural drawings like presentation drawings, survey drawings, working drawings, and record drawings. Finally, it briefly discusses the roles of professional organizations like PAM and LAM in Malaysia.

1. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
& DRAWING
ABDULLAH MAMODE . AMANDA CHIOG . BRIDGET HSU . CHAU XET NEE . CHAU KHANG WEI
. NURAFIQAH ZARIFUL
PROJECT
DATE CLIENT 9TH SEPTEMBER 2014
TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY

3. Bring together the design and
budgetary requirements set by the
client
Restrains of a site
Need of the building’s users
Limitations of materials into a unique
Balance design solution

4. Ancient Egypt (3,050BC - 900BC)
Classical (850BC - 476AD)
Art Nouveau Architect (1,890AD - 1,914AD)
Romanesque (800AD - 1,200AD)
Beaux Arts Architecture (1,895AD - 1,925AD)
Gothic Architecture (1,100AD - 1,450AD)
Neo-Gothic Architecture (1,905AD - 1,930AD)
Renaissance Architecture (1,400AD - 1,600AD)
Art Deco Architecture (1,925AD - 1,937AD)
Rococo Architecture (1,650AD - 1,790AD)
Modernist Styles in Architecture (1,900AD - ?)
Neoclassicism in Architecture (1,650AD - 1,790AD)
Postmodernism in Architecture (1,972AD - ?)

5. Degree Master
Register as graduate member with Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia
(PAM)
and
Register as graduate architect with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)
Working experience
LAM Part III Examination
Register as an Architect

6. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ARCHITECT

7. Agrees variation to the contract document, normally
alterations to the design & specification
Attend site meeting, discuss delays & other problems which
may be critical
Check quality and progress of work on site
Inspects samples of materials & fittings delivered to site
Conducts the clients round the site when necessary
Check that there are no other architect
has been commissioned
State the scope of work & clients
financial limits
Inform client of the other professional
services required
Answer quires where necessary

8. Architect should seek full details of
client requirements;
1. Nature size & function of proposed
work
2. Decide time & financial limits of the
projects
3. Prepare legal information -
ownership of land, boundaries etc.
4. Prepare application for planning
permission
5. Decide the members of design team
involved

9. approach decide
Client Architect
whether / not he is
able to carry out the
commission
He has adequate time
staff, expertise & finance
Writing of the terms of
conditions of the appointment
& request confirmation
ensure
architect advice client

10. ARCHITECT
RESPONSIBILITY IN
CONSTRUCTION
PHASES

11. Gathering all information required prior to commencing
design.
Scope of work would typically include;
• site analysis, measure
up, develop brief, gather
all council related
information, advice on
separate consultants
Required 1-2 weeks for
this phase

12. EXAMPLE OF PRE-DESIGN PHASE

13. Begin design by relating requirements to the site.
Form the sketches for the preliminary design. Prepare
proposed layout plans.
The feedback from the clients
will be incorporated into the
design and carried through into
the Design Development Phase.
Budget Estimate to be provided
by QS or Builder.
Requires 2-3 week for this
phase.

14. EXAMPLES
OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

15. Begin and improve the detail design work.
Finalise the space planning (indoor and outdoor), exterior
forms and materials used in the project.
Budget Estimation will review by Quantity Surveyor or
Contractor.
Requires 2 weeks for this phase.
Sufficiently illustrate
concept and details are
required to obtain a PIM
(Project Information
Memorandum) from the
local authority.

16. EXAMPLES
OF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

17. Further development of the design and the necessary
documentation would be prepared as required for building
consent, tendering, and construction of the project.
Consultants such as engineers etc. are engaged and relied
upon during this place.
Quantity Surveyor or
Contractor will provide actual
quote based on complete
Contract Document.
Architectural Drawing are
presented an explained to the
client.

18. Prepare tender and contract
documentation.
Answering queries from the various
contractors and sub-contractors.
Make document revisions and issue
any notices to tenders from time to
time.
Analyse the received tenders and
checking tender compliance to meet
the standards.
Both the architect and the client
evaluate and choose the best
contractors for they construction.

19. Site visit for inspecting the
progression of work.
Answering project quires and
resolving architectural matters /
details.
Processing instruction in the form
of variation price requests and site
instructions.
Administrating and certifying project payments.
Providing ay additional drawings and details, as required to provide
clarity on site.
Approving final completion.
Administrating maintenance defects during the maintenance period.

20. TYPE OF ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWING

21. 1. PRESENTATION DRAWING
FUNCTION : To explain a scheme & to promote its merits

22. EXAMPLE
OF PRESENTATION DRAWING

23. EXAMPLE
OF PRESENTATION DRAWING

24. 2. SURVEY DRAWINGS
FUNCTION : To establish
dimensions for the construction
work

25. ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF SURVEY DRAWINGS

26. 3. RECORD DRAWINGS
FUNCTION : To understand & emulate the great architect known to
architects

27. 4. WORKING
DRAWINGS
• Location
drawing
• Assembly
drawing
• Component
drawing
FUNCTION : TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE
EXPLANATION OF A BUILDING ON ONE
PAPER.

28. EXAMPLES
OF WORKING DRAWINGS

29. Site Plan
Demolition Plan
Drainage plans &
Schematics
Floor Plan
Elevations
Foundation plan
Floor framing
plan
Roof framing
plan
Roof plan
Sections
Construction details
Window & Door schedule
Electrical Lighting plan (base only as
the best is to involve the lighting
supplier / designer to provide same
detailed input here)
Manufacturers Specifications /
Warranties

30. Registration and give
accreditation
Representing
Development and Promotion
Regulation of their induct and
ethics
Conducting Professional Exam
http://www.lam.gov.my/

31. Giving awards and regnition
Published monthly magazine
Organising exhibition,
workshop, training, and
seminars
http://www.pam.org.my/

32. TYPES OF GRAPHITE LINES USED BY
ARCHITECT

33. http://bethantoine.com/paper_treatments/RoseRes.php
http://www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/los-angeles/architectural-drawings-california-
modern-usc.html
http://designhome.pics/architects-floor-plans/8/site-plan-and-floor-plans-the-wolf-residence-
by-barton-myers-note-that/
http://cadservices.com/record-drawings-verification-surveys/
http://bunka.nii.ac.jp/jp/world/suisensyo/kyoto/REFERENCE-5/reference5-1.html
http://www.designandlight.co.nz/practice/working_drawings
http://blog.buildllc.com/2008/09/the-process-of-architecture/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architectural_drawing
http://www.creativearch.co.nz/index.asp?pageID=2145863519

34. http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/rotunda/postfire/mcdonald.html
http://archtech-ie.blogspot.com/2009_11_01_archive.html
http://hcap.artstor.org/cgi-bin/library?a=d&d=p2185.1
http://www.planedengardendesign.ie/garden-design-process/garden-design.html
http://www.missionscalifornia.com/gallery/gal_architectural-drawings-slo.html
http://www.2thepointdrafting.com/?page_id=206
http://www.nlcworktrax.com/tour/screens/document3.htm
http://architectureplanelevation.blogspot.com
http://www.gabrielking.com/indio%20villa.htm
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