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Pre-Construction Layouts with AutoCAD

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.

Note: Instructor will present using Autodesk AutoCAD 2026. Students who wish to follow along with instructor are encouraged to use the same version.

Recording: Registrants for a course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends.

Pre-Construction Layouts with AutoCAD I

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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

Pre-Construction Layouts with AutoCAD II

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4 hour course | 4 CPC/CEU credits

AutoCAD isn’t just for drafting. It can streamline pre-construction planning for site access, utilities, safety, and logistics. This course teaches you how to geolocate sites, plan traffic control, and manage trailers, storage, and staging efficiently. You’ll also learn to create reusable tools and custom palettes, count blocks using tables, and perform quick quantity takeoffs, giving you the ability to plan and manage pre-construction activities faster and more accurately.

Session 1: Construction Planning

  • Geolocating Sites and Maps
  • Site Access Planning
  • Internal Traffic Control Plans
  • Services, Trailers, Storage and Staging
  • Hyperlinking to Other Files

Session 2: Customizing for Construction

  • Understanding Tool Palettes
  • Building Custom Tools and Palettes
  • Understanding Tables
  • Count Blocks Using Tables
  • Adding Quantity Takeoff Formulas to Tables
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