Building Planning using AutoCAD

About the Course

The Building Planning using AutoCAD Course by SkillDzire provides complete knowledge on 2D drafting, 3D modeling, building bye-laws, structural planning, and estimation. Learn AutoCAD tools, commands, and workflows for architectural and MEP drawings, integrated with real-world construction projects.

Comprehensive AutoCAD training with real-world building designs

Covers 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and structural detailing

Hands-on projects with residential and commercial planning

Industry-recognized SkillDzire certification & job support

Curriculum

Introduction to AutoCAD

Overview of CAD and AutoCAD
AutoCAD Interface & Navigation
Drawing Units, Limits, and Settings

Basic Drawing Tools

Line, Polyline, Circle, Arc
Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon
Object Snaps & Grid Settings
Coordinates & Precision Input

Modify Tools

Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale
Mirror, Offset, Trim, Extend
Fillet, Chamfer, Stretch

Annotation & Detailing

Text & Multiline Text (MTEXT)
Dimensions & Leaders
Hatching & Gradients
Layers & Layer Management

Isometric Drawing

Isometric Grid & Snap
Isometric Circle & Ellipse
Isometric Object Drawing

2D Drafting Applications

Floor Plans & Room Layouts
Site Plans & Plot Layout
Working with Templates & Blocks

Building Bye-Laws & Vastu

Introduction to Building Bye-Laws
Vastu Principles in Design
Compliance in Residential Planning

Residential/Commercial Design

House Plan Drafting
Interior Layouts (Rooms, Kitchen, Toilets)
Commercial Layout (Offices, Shops)

Structural Planning

Column & Beam Layouts
Slab & Foundation Planning
Structural Symbols & Notes

MEP Layouts (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)

Electrical Layout (Switches, Circuits)
Plumbing & Sanitary Lines
HVAC & Fire Layout Basics

3D Modeling & Visualization

3D Navigation & UCS
3D Objects (Box, Extrude, Revolve)
Visual Styles & Rendering
Viewports & Walkthrough

Estimation & BOQ (Bill of Quantities)

Quantity Take-off from Drawings
Cost Estimation Basics
BOQ Creation with Excel/AutoCAD

Hands-On Real-Time Exposure Tasks

Architectural Floor Plan & Structural Drawings of a Stilt+5 Residential Building with Penthouse
3D Modeling & Visualization of a Mixed-Use Commercial + Residential Building
Site Layout Plan for Urban Development with Road Alignment & Utility Networks
Steel Structure Framing Plan with Connection Details & Anchor Bolt Layout
Structural Drawings of Floor Beams, Slabs & Column Reinforcement for Mid-Rise Buildings
Design & AutoCAD Drawings of a Commercial Complex (Stilt + 5 Floors)
3D AutoCAD Model & Working Drawings of a Modern Apartment with BIM Integration
Green Building Layout with Rainwater Harvesting & Solar Panel Placement
AutoCAD Working Drawings for a School/Institutional Building
Structural Design & AutoCAD Detailing of a Pre-Engineered Storage Shed

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Projects You Will Work On

2D Residential Floor Plan

Prepare a complete 2D residential plan including walls, doors, windows, and furniture layout using AutoCAD.

Building Elevation & Section

Develop detailed elevation and section drawings showing internal layouts, heights, and structural elements.

3D Building Model

Create a 3D visualization of the residential or commercial building with realistic materials and rendering.

Student Testimonials

"The AutoCAD course helped me understand real construction drawings and improved my design accuracy."

- Priya Sharma

"I was able to create my first 3D house model and building layout using AutoCAD within weeks of joining."

- Rohit Kumar

"Excellent mentorship and hands-on practice sessions helped me build professional-level drafting skills."