@@griffinfurlong I would entertain the idea! I must say, I’m still new to everything and am very much a beginner with grades and reading plans but I definitely want to learn more!
Great video! I recently purchased a new construction and I suspect my builder didn't grade my yard properly per the grading plan. If I want to make sure the builder graded the yard as documented in the garading plan, how can I find someone to help check this? Do I look for civil engineer?
@@jiaweilu7869 thank you! And it’s always nice to start with civil engineer, but then the civil engineer will loop in a surveyor to pick up elevation points to understand what’s going on
Great video! I would love to see more on grading. Would love to see more detail. How do you find the FFE in the first place? How do you design a pond top height?
That would be a great video! Every project is unique, especially if projects are in different jurisdictions. I will be happy to make a video on this example.
Thanks so much 😭I have an internship this summer for land development too and I don’t know anything about grading I’m so nervous any tips ? I’m a third year junior
I wrote a couple paragraphs in the description. 1) understand you min/max slopes based on code/project manager 2) understand your existing grade and tie-in points to your boundary. That’s a must. 3) 2-10% slopes aren’t really that steep, considering context. 10% starts kinda getting steep for driveways but it’s still not bad. 4)understand quick math. 1 ft drop over 100 ft is 1%, OR 0.01 ft drop every 10 ft. 25% is also 1 ft drop over 4 ft. 5) ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS draw things out. I’m a PM with 5 yrs experience plus 3 internships and I still draw things out. Calculate your percentages for slopes and VISUALIZE it like you’re walking around.
Buffer requirements are dependent on County/City Land Development Codes (aka LDC). I highly suggest you go on Municode.com or review your jurisdiction’s website for that information. This info can also vary by your Zoning which is also governed by municipality.
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Thanks for this video. I just started a land development engineer job and your videos really reinforced my understanding of grading.
Thanks for the input! I will continue to make more. Any other topics you’d like me to cover?
Not an engineer but a young excavator looking to get into residential new construction. I will be watching more of your videos!!
I could probably learn a thing or two from YOU! Would you be interested in co-hosting a workshop?
@@griffinfurlong I would entertain the idea! I must say, I’m still new to everything and am very much a beginner with grades and reading plans but I definitely want to learn more!
Thanks ❤ for Uploading the sevideos, they are really helpful. I hope you keep uploading videos on grading and land developments topics
thank you! I will keep them coming :)
Are there any upcoming videos on grading ? It would be much appreciated if you upload a video on grading with an example using civil 3d
Check out some of the other AutoCAD videos I made! I plan to make more
Great video! I recently purchased a new construction and I suspect my builder didn't grade my yard properly per the grading plan. If I want to make sure the builder graded the yard as documented in the garading plan, how can I find someone to help check this? Do I look for civil engineer?
@@jiaweilu7869 thank you! And it’s always nice to start with civil engineer, but then the civil engineer will loop in a surveyor to pick up elevation points to understand what’s going on
Hi Griffin, thanks for your efforts and useful explanation, appreciated, could you please tell me the name of this tool you're using to draft. Thanks
Thanks for tuning in! The program is called Bluebeam-I can’t live without it!
@@griffinfurlong thanks Griffin, Appreciations
Talk more about keyways and how to read the plans
Great video! I would love to see more on grading. Would love to see more detail. How do you find the FFE in the first place? How do you design a pond top height?
That would be a great video! Every project is unique, especially if projects are in different jurisdictions. I will be happy to make a video on this example.
Awesome.. thank you 👍👍
Thank you! Let me know if there is anything else you would like to see
how to make pre drainage plan and post drainage plan..plz.@@griffinfurlong
Thanks so much 😭I have an internship this summer for land development too and I don’t know anything about grading I’m so nervous any tips ? I’m a third year junior
I wrote a couple paragraphs in the description.
1) understand you min/max slopes based on code/project manager
2) understand your existing grade and tie-in points to your boundary. That’s a must.
3) 2-10% slopes aren’t really that steep, considering context. 10% starts kinda getting steep for driveways but it’s still not bad.
4)understand quick math. 1 ft drop over 100 ft is 1%, OR 0.01 ft drop every 10 ft. 25% is also 1 ft drop over 4 ft.
5) ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS draw things out. I’m a PM with 5 yrs experience plus 3 internships and I still draw things out. Calculate your percentages for slopes and VISUALIZE it like you’re walking around.
The grade elevation grade on the plan are sub grade elevation or final grade meaning top of asphalt, concrete?
@@reggiehammond6508 top elevations
Could you please tell me what is the buffer requirement?
Buffer requirements are dependent on County/City Land Development Codes (aka LDC). I highly suggest you go on Municode.com or review your jurisdiction’s website for that information. This info can also vary by your Zoning which is also governed by municipality.
What's an FFE?
@@KutWrite Finished Floor Elevation
How to tell what’s a slope
Sometimes you will need to hand calculate the elevations and lengths on the plans. We won’t always label the slopes.
Could you possibly make a video with grading for parking