Skip to main content

Use of Computer Graphics Systems for Facilities Design in Public Agencies (1990) / Chapter Skim
Currently Skimming:

Graphics Capabilities Required of Private Architects and Engineers (A/Es)
Pages 19-22

The Chapter Skim interface presents what we've algorithmically identified as the most significant single chunk of text within every page in the chapter.
Select key terms on the right to highlight them within pages of the chapter.


From page 19...
... POSTAL SERVICE (USPS) Outside contracted A/Es are required by the Office of Design and Construction to have a CAD system capable of running Postal Service software if the purpose of the contract is the site adaptation of CAD based standard plans.
Read the entire page →
From page 20...
... The medical centers are starting to require that all CAD drawings utilize the national CAD Layer Guidelines as specified by the ACEC/AIA/ASCE/IFMA (American Consulting Engineers Council/American Institute of Architects/ American Society of Civil Engineers/International Facility Managers Association) Task Force on CAD Layer Guidelines.
Read the entire page →
From page 21...
... OTHER AGENCIES The Department of State and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey report no graphics capability requirements from outside contractors. The Public Health Service reports that new A/E contracts are stipulating that drawings be provided in AutoCAD format.
Read the entire page →

Key Terms

  • layer guidelines
  • postal service
  • facilities engineering
  • drawings utilize
  • current layout

  • design projects
  • autocad format
  • digital submittals
  • strongly request
  • medical centers

  • administration public
  • required design
  • cad format
  • nasa centers
  • american consulting

  • presently sorting
  • requires digital
  • naval facilities
  • pbs requires
  • assignment plan

  • engineering command
  • public buildings
  • consulting engineers
  • national cad
  • managers association

  • issues concerning
  • cad drawings
  • legal issues
  • centers required
  • photogrametric mapping


    • This material may be derived from roughly machine-read images, and so is provided only to facilitate research.
    More information on Chapter Skim is available.