Uniform Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) standards improve the consistency of Bureau of Engineering (BOE) plans as well as establish consistency with national CAD standards. Adherence to the BOE CADD standards and the established CADD environment (layers, leveling, styles, details, line weights, line colors, etc.) improves the efficiency of our plan development process.
The Project Manager is responsible, normally through the efforts of the Project Engineer, for the completion of the design documents within the schedule and to the satisfaction of the sponsoring department. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the preparation, coordination, updating, and revision of the design and construction documents. The Project Engineer is required to follow the procedures outlined in this Street Design Manual and Chapter 8 - Design Phase of the BOE Project Delivery Manual to protect public health, safety, welfare, and to ensure successful completion of the project.
E 243.1 CADD Platforms
The BOE utilizes two major CADD platforms for the creation and editing of design plans (AutoCAD and MicroStation). AutoCAD is the standard platform in the majority of BOE programs as well as other City bureaus and departments, with a few exceptions.
E 243.2 CADD Standards
The procedure for utilizing and following CADD standards in the Design Phase is clearly described in the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Green Book) – Latest Edition, Brown Book - City's Additions and Amendments to the Green Book, and American Public Works Association – Standard Plans for Public Works Construction. CADD standards are developed and maintained by the BOE CADD Standards Committee. Please refer to the BOE CADD Standards located in the Technical Document Center for the latest information regarding CADD standards. The BOE is moving towards adopting the National CAD Standard, but it’s not yet fully adopted.
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