The following weaknesses were observed from the candidates’ work:

• Poor adherence to drawing specifications.
• Inability to dimension their drawing correctly
• Inability to interpret the given roof plan correctly.

 

To overcome these weaknesses, candidates should be well grounded in:
-           proper methods of dimensioning building drawing;
-           the legal and financial implications of non-adherence to design
-           specifications in the construction industries;
-           various lettering styles used in building;
-           real working drawings prepared by professionals;

In addition, candidates should be given ample building drawing assignments in
order to enhance their flexibility in drawing.