TS26-7 Building Construction Technical Drawing 1

Authors

Dwars Soukotta, S.T., M.Ars.
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Novatus Senduk, S.T., M.T.
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Ventje Berty Slat, S.T., M.T.
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Noldie Everhard Kondoj, S.T., M.T.
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Keywords:

Building Construction Technical Drawings, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Building Drawings, Building Construction Engineering

Synopsis

This textbook equips readers to read and produce building construction drawings manually, systematically, and consistently. Drawings are understood as a language of communication between planners and builders; every dimension, symbol, elevation mark, and directional indicator must convey the same meaning throughout the entire set.
The content is structured progressively. The introduction positions technical drawing as the visual language of engineering and explores its foundations—ranging from classic plan-and-elevation concepts to the descriptive geometry that underpins modern orthographic projection. The fundamentals section covers paper, scales, tools, freehand and instrument-aided techniques, and standard drawing symbols. Subsequent sections detail the drafting of single-story residential floor plans; distinguish between elevations (exterior views) and sections (vertical slices); and emphasize maintaining consistent directional and vertical references across all sheets.
Four specific elements that cannot be adequately represented at a 1:100 scale are enlarged as details: door and window frames; staircases (including tread dimensions and safety considerations); continuous foundations; and roof edges, including watertight connections. The book concludes with site plans and plot layouts—covering lot boundaries, building footprints, setbacks, north arrows, and remaining land zones—ensuring the completed house sits correctly within the property lines.
One-point and two-point perspective drawing techniques are not covered; the book focuses on construction documentation rather than presentation renderings. Each chapter includes learning objectives, detailed explanations, a summary, and practice exercises. By mastering this material, readers gain the foundational skills to manually draft simple building projects in accordance with standard construction drawing practices—skills ready for application in the field or for transition to CAD software in subsequent stages.

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Author Biographies

Dwars Soukotta, S.T., M.Ars., Politeknik Negeri Manado

Dwars Soukotta, S.T., M.Ars.

He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering (2011) and Master’s degree in Architecture (2012) at Sam Ratulangi University, Manado. He teaches subjects including Building Technical Drawing, Masonry Practice, Carpentry Practice, Steel Construction Practice, Land Surveying, and Applied Physics.
His work and research encompass building construction drawings and practices, geopolymer paving materials, drainage, as well as site and parking planning. His published books include *Masonry Practice* (Polimdo Press, 2025), *Advanced Research Methodology* (2025), and *Basic Concepts of Civil Engineering* (2026). In this book, he helped formulate the sequence of working drawings—ranging from floor plans, elevations, and sections to details and site plans—to ensure they can be read and executed cohesively.

Novatus Senduk, S.T., M.T., Politeknik Negeri Manado

Novatus Senduk, S.T., M.T.

Born and active professionally in Manado. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering (1998) and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Management (2016) from Sam Ratulangi University. He teaches subjects including Technical Drawing, Computer Applications, Materials Technology, and Building Utility Systems.
His academic interests encompass building construction drawings, construction-related computer applications, as well as construction materials and waste management. In addition to teaching, he conducts research on construction waste recycling and the performance of substitute materials in mortar; he also authored the textbook *Computer Applications 2 (AutoCAD)* (Polimdo Press, 2020). This book builds upon that experience, guiding readers through the process of creating building construction drawings—manually and systematically—that are ready for field execution.

Ventje Berty Slat, S.T., M.T., Politeknik Negeri Manado

Ventje Berty Slat, S.T., M.T.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Maranatha Christian University, Bandung (2002), and his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Sam Ratulangi University, Manado (2016). He oversees laboratories dedicated to material testing, steel structures, and steel bridge construction.
His research interests encompass construction materials, eco-friendly concrete, and bridge condition assessment. His recent research includes the characteristics of concrete incorporating tailings and the visual inspection of bridge damage in North Sulawesi. In this book, he contributes to refining the precision of working drawings—specifically regarding dimensions, materials in sections and details, and the alignment between the drawing set and actual field execution.

Noldie Everhard Kondoj, S.T., M.T., Politeknik Negeri Manado

Noldie Everhard Kondoj, S.T., M.T.

He completed a Diploma III in Civil Engineering (1989), a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (1999), and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (2006) at the Bandung Polytechnic and the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). He teaches applied mathematics, hydraulics and fluid mechanics, and applied hydrology.
His professional practice and community service experience encompass the revitalization of educational facilities, site works, and school infrastructure. His recent research includes a visual analysis of evacuation routes within campus buildings. In this book, he ensures the consistency of calculations in the working drawings—such as scales, closed dimension chains, and numerical alignment across sheets—so that floor plans, sections, and site plans can be accurately measured and executed without ambiguity.

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