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Plan Communication
Complete Program: includes two courses
English lessons and communication tools for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
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ORIENTATION AND LOCATION
FLOOR PLANS 1
- Locate objects and spaces
- directly adjacent toin the middle ofbetween __ and __
- Choose precise location phrases
- in the corner ofat the corner ofon the wallalong the wall
- Use directions and gridlines
- in the northeast corner ofsouth of gridline __at gridline intersection __
- Describe orientation
- runs north–southruns parallel tois perpendicular to
- Explain alignment and centering
- is aligned withis centered betweenis centered on
- Describe where elements extend
- runs from __ to __extends out from __ to __
DIMENSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
FLOOR PLANS 2
- Identify measurement reference points
- face of studface of finishcenterlineedge of the slab
- State dimensions and spacing
- the dimension from __ to ____ long / wide / thickspaced __ apartspaced equally
- Express limits and requirements
- must be / needs to beat least / a minimum ofa maximum of / not more than
- Distinguish spaces and clearances
- clear widthclearance around / betweengap betweenmake room for
- Coordinate requirements
- maintain a minimum clear widthmeet clearance requirementsprovide enough working spaceallow for future expansionensure that __
- Explain spatial conflicts
- conflicts witha conflict between __ and __projects intooverlaps with
- Describe layout changes
- shift __ overrelocate __ to __widen __ by __make adjustments to __
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Founder, Construction English
Michael Burkhardt
Michael Burkhardt combines 14 years of U.S. architectural practice with more than 6,000 hours of university English teaching. His background spans construction documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and English for engineering and construction professionals.
14 yearsArchitectural practice
6,000+University teaching hours
2016Founded Construction English
Architectural experience
- 14 years in practice
- Designer, job captain, and senior job captain roles.
- Project sectors
- Higher education, research laboratories, civic facilities, hospitality, and multifamily residential.
- Project responsibilities
- Design development, construction documents, bid and permit packages, and construction administration.
- Technical coordination
- Structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and waterproofing consultants.
- Construction support
- RFI resolution, field reporting, and documentation of site issues.
Teaching & course development
- University English faculty since 2013
- Teaching electrical, mechanical, materials, and aerospace engineering students.
- 6,000+ classroom teaching hours
- A focus on English for professional and technical contexts.
- Founder of Construction English, 2016
- Specialist courses in drawing documentation and design coordination language.
- Curriculum & professional publications
- Experience developing curricula, leading workshops, and editing engineering research publications.
Education
B.S. Architecture University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
