CAD for Construction

CAD for Construction Skills Bootcamp

Want to develop new skills in CAD drawing specifically for construction? Would you like to produce building regulation-quality plans and elevations?

This exciting Skills Bootcamp gives learners the opportunity to design houses, extensions, and loft conversions under the guidance of a supportive team of experienced tutors and industry experts. You'll also receive training in PlansXpress, one of the UK's leading software solutions for small residential builders.

Delivered entirely online, the programme combines practical CAD training with essential construction industry knowledge, helping learners develop valuable and highly sought-after skills.

Who Is This Course For?

The CAD for Construction Skills Bootcamp is ideal for:

• Aspiring designers and architectural technicians
• Individuals looking to become CAD technicians
• Builders seeking to expand their design knowledge and services
• Construction businesses wishing to offer Design & Build services
• Anyone looking to gain practical construction design skills

What You'll Learn

• How the construction industry operates within the built environment
• Industry standards, practices, and key resources
• Construction drawing interpretation and analysis
• Understanding scales, symbols, paper sizes, and supporting documentation
• Creating professional plans and elevations using PlansXpress
• Developing 2D drawings and 3D models for residential construction projects
• Efficient CAD techniques including shortcut keys, construction lines, and element placement

Software & Estimating Skills

As part of the programme, learners will gain experience using industry-relevant digital tools, including:

• PlansXpress for construction design and drawing production
• Importing CAD files into EstimatorXpress
• Producing material take-offs and project cost estimates
• Creating customer quotations linked to project designs
• Preparing building regulation notes and supporting documentation

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Skills Bootcamp, learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of the construction industry within the built environment
• Interpret and analyse construction drawings with confidence
• Create accurate 2D plans and 3D models for new builds, extensions, loft conversions, and renovation projects
• Apply efficient CAD techniques to develop planning-ready drawings
• Import designs into estimating software and generate material take-offs
• Produce customer quotations and supporting project documentation
• Understand how design decisions impact project costs and outcomes
• Recognise key health and safety requirements within construction projects
• Deliver professional presentations using digital tools to showcase designs, estimates, and project proposals

Career & Progression Opportunities

This programme provides a strong foundation for those looking to pursue careers in construction design, CAD drafting, architectural technology, estimating, or residential construction. It also supports builders and construction businesses seeking to expand their services and improve project delivery through in-house design capabilities.