Step 5
Create simplistic form of the building accurately
OBJECTIVE: To ensure that the major form of the building is created at the correct size and in the correct position.
The rest of the team uses this model as a reference to create / add in the other details for the project..
5.1
CREATE BUILDING STRUCTURE
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If the building has a column grid, create columns & beams and structural walls FIRST.
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5.2
TRACE EXTERIOR WALLS ONLY FOR ALL LEVELS
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Please be reminded that this phase of the project is for the creation of the building's FORM only. This will provide the other team members with a base file to start their phase of the project.
See company standards for guidelines governing the creation of walls.
5.3
TRACE FLOOR SLABS
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See company standards for guidelines governing the creation of floor slabs. Please be reminded that this phase of the project is for the creation of the building's FORM only. This will provide the other team members with a base file to start their phase of the project.
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5.4
ADD PRIMARY ROOF OBJECTS
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DO NOT add roof detail (i.e. fascia, gutters etc.) at this stage. These details are to be added in Step 07. This phase is for the completion of the building's form only.
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5.5
CONNECT WALL OBJECTS TO ROOF
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Ensure all wall objects connect to Roof objects correctly.
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5.6
SAVE FILE & PREPARE PROGRESS UPDATE
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IMPORTANT - Please try and save frequently - At least once every fifteen (15) minutes.
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Cleanup
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