Intended for

Ramboll

Document type
Standard

Date
June 2015

DIGITAL PRODUCTION
STANDARDS MANUAL
DIGITAL PRODUCTION STANDARDS MANUAL

Revision 2.0
Date 10/06/2015
Made by Evolve
Checked by Andrew Collingbourne
Approved by Graham H Stewart
Description Tier 1 digital production compliance requirements for
all modelling & draughting software

Ref [xxxxx]

Ramboll
60 Newman Street
London W1T 3DA
United Kingdom
T +44 (0)20 7631 5291
F +44 (0)20 7323 4645
www.ramboll.co.uk
CONTENTS

1. Introduction 1
1.1 Purpose 2
1.2 Application 2
1.3 Objectives 3
1.4 Definitions and Abbreviations 3
1.4.1 Definitions 3
1.4.2 Abbreviations 3
1.5 References 3
2. Project Folders 4
2.1 Common Data Environment 4
2.2 New projects 4
2.3 BIM Folder structure 5
2.4 01-WIP Discipline Folders 6
2.5 02-Shared 7
2.6 03-Published 7
2.7 04-Archived 7
2.8 05-Incoming 8
2.9 06-Resources 8
3. Incoming Data 9
3.1 Incoming Procedures 9
3.2 Incoming Drawings (PDF) Procedure 9
3.3 Incoming Model Procedure 10
3.4 Editing & Using Incoming Data 11
3.4.1 Incoming data as a background 11
3.4.2 Ordnance Survey information 11
4. Work In Progress: Models 12
4.1 Modelling Strategy 13
4.1.1 Data segregation 13
5. Work In Progress: Standards 14
5.1 Templates 14
5.1.1 Units 14
5.1.2 Levels 14
5.2 Project location and orientation 15
5.3 Model File Naming 16
5.4 Layer Standards 17
5.5 Line Styles 18
5.5.1 Line thicknesses 18
5.6 Colours 18
5.7 Annotation 19
5.7.1 Text 19
5.7.2 Dimensions 20
5.8 Ramboll Company Content (UK only) 21
5.8.1 Symbols 21
5.9 Project-specific Content 21
5.10 Content naming 22
6. Work In Progress: Output 23
6.1 Views 23
6.1.1 Differences to the Ramboll Company Standard 23
7. Work In Progress: Drawings 24
7.1 Drawing Composition 24
7.2 Templates 24
7.3 Drawing Borders 25
7.4 Drawing border location and orientation 26
7.5 Drawing File Naming 27
7.6 Title Blocks 28
7.6.1 Notes 28
7.6.2 Revision Bar 28
7.6.3 Status 28
7.6.4 Project Title 28
7.6.5 Office Details 29
7.6.6 Drawing Titles 29
7.6.7 Scale, Date and Drawn 29
7.6.8 Drawing Number and Revision 29
7.7 Drawing Scales 30
7.8 Discipline-specific Drawing Notes 30
7.9 Revisions & Status Codes 31
7.10 Sketches 32
8. Issuing Data 33
8.1 Printing 34
8.2 Preparing Information for Release 35
8.2.1 Drawing Preparation 35
8.2.2 Drawing Checks and Approvals 35
8.2.3 2D Model Checks and Validations 35
8.2.4 3D Models 36
8.3 Archive 37
8.3.1 Contents of archive ZIP file 37
8.3.2 Archive requirements 38
8.4 Issuing to Shared 39
8.5 Issuing to Published 40
APPENDICES

Appendix A
Allowable Discipline Codes

Appendix B
Floor / Section Codes

Appendix C
File Type Codes

Appendix D
Standard Layers

Appendix E
Drawing Sequential Numbering

Appendix F
Presentation Codes
 1 of 40

1. INTRODUCTION
As the UK moves towards Building Information Modelling, digital information is becoming a more
important characteristic of project delivery.

“Essentially the UK Government has embarked with industry on a four year programme for sector
modernisation with the key objective of: reducing capital cost and the carbon burden from the
construction and operation of the built environment by 20%. Central to these ambitions is the
adoption of information rich Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies, process and
collaborative behaviours that will unlock new more efficient ways of working at all stages of the
project life-cycle.”

To deliver against this increasing requirement for standardised data and British Standards
compliance, it is critical that Ramboll digital information is clear, consistent and unambiguous.
The Digital Production Standards have been developed to establish a common protocol for all
Ramboll projects, those employing BIM processes and techniques and all others regardless of
office, discipline or software.

The Digital Production Standards Manual has been developed from existing company standards
and industry best practice. It represents a structured approach to project data production that
ensures Ramboll remains at the forefront of excellence in all aspects of design.
 2 of 40

1.1 Purpose

To define the use of digital production technology (BIM & CAD) to enable the company to benefit
both in terms of drawing production efficiency and in terms of management and exchange of
data.

To standardise the information contained in project files which may be common to more than one
engineering discipline such as drawing borders, title boxes, grid lines, levels, line styles and the
use of Ordnance Survey co-ordinate geometry.

1.2 Application

These digital production standards are a strict “Tier 1” guide to BIM and CAD model and drawing
production throughout the Ramboll organisation ensuring consistency of presentation and ease of
transfer of drawing information. This applies equally to sub-contractors.

The Tier 1 standards are intended to be non-software specific and therefore useable with any of
the production software being used around the practice. For software-specific requirements
reference must be made to the relevant Tier 2 standards (in production) and Tier 3 discipline-
specific guidance documents found in the Digital Design Discipline area on the Ramboll Portal
(SharePoint).

RUK Digital Production Standards Manual

Standards
Company

(Tier 1)

DPSM for DPSM for DPSM for

Autodesk Bentley Autodesk
AutoCAD AECOsim Revit
standards
Software

(Tier 2) (Tier 2) (Tier 2)

User
help documents

guides for
User guides &

Autodesk
Revit

(Tier 3)

Project-specific changes can be made, but only by consultation and agreement with the Ramboll
Integrated Business Technology (IBT) Network.

This document is not intended to be a technical handbook on draughtsmanship. Reference may

be necessary to other documents for guidance on the technical requirements for detailing
particular materials.
 3 of 40

1.3 Objectives

To standardise working practice in all departments and disciplines of Ramboll to generate

standard project data with particular reference to new staff members, both permanent and
temporary.

To ensure compliance with industry best practice guidelines and British Standards for data
production and data exchange procedures (BS1192-1:2007 & PAS1192-2:2013) for all project
work, internal and external.

To identify procedures whereby all external agency output (models files, drawing files and plots)
conform to Ramboll standards.

1.4 Definitions and Abbreviations

1.4.1 Definitions

Drawing file The sheet file or view set up to represent the paper output including
drawing border and annotations.

Model file The file containing the building elements in 2D or 3D format.

Plots Printed output in a non-editable format, e.g. PDF or DWF.

1.4.2 Abbreviations

BIM Building Information Modelling

CAD Computer Aided Design
CADD Computer Aided Draughting and Design
CAE Computer Aided Engineering
DGN MicroStation Design File
DWF AutoCAD Drawing Web Format
DWG AutoCAD Drawing File
DXF Drawing Exchange Format
IFC Industry Foundation Class
PDF Adobe Portable Document Format
PLT A Plot File. Typically in the HPGL/2 language
RVT Autodesk Revit Project Format
SDNF Steel Detailing Neutral File

1.5 References

AEC (UK) Protocols

BS1192-1:2007
PAS1192-2:2013
BS8541
 4 of 40

2. PROJECT FOLDERS
2.1 Common Data Environment
The Folder Structure has been based on the principles of BS1192:2007 and the adoption of the
Common Data Environment (CDE), modified to align with the Ramboll internal processes.

The protocols outlined in this Digital Production Standards Manual relate to this procedural
approach and are referenced throughout the manual.

Shared WIP
Issued information Work In Progress
02-Shared 01-WIP

Published Archived
Approved Drawings Record / backup copies
03-Published 04-Archived

2.2 New projects

Projects are created via the Project Portal:

http://projectsportal.ruk.rambollgrp.com/default.aspx.

All project data is stored in the relevant project folder on a single office server.
e.g. \\ukram###filer01\projects\162xxxxxxx

Details of the project location can be found on the Project Portal.

 5 of 40

2.3 BIM Folder structure

The folder structure below is to be used for all projects. No alternative or additional sub-folders
may be used, unless specifically agreed by the Ramboll IBT Network.

[Project Number] Projects are identified by their Number.

Analysis Not covered in this manual.

BIM The main storage area for all digital project

information.

01-WIP All project models and drawings are considered Work

In Progress and are continually updated throughout
the life of a project.
For sub-folders refer to Section 2.4.

02-Shared The ’02-Shared’ folder shall be used to store current

copies of model files that have been approved/issued
for sharing from other disciplines of the project team.
For sub-folders refer to Section 2.5.

03-Published The latest version of published documentation, e.g.

drawings and schedules in PDF format.
For sub-folders refer to Section 2.6.

04-Archived Record sets of all information, models and

documents that have been issued.
For sub-folders refer to Section 2.7.

05-Incoming Record sets of all incoming issues.

For sub-folders refer to Section 2.8.

06-Resource Project-specific resources, including templates,

drawing borders and custom objects.
For sub-folders refer to Section 2.9.

E-mails Not covered in this manual.

Images Not covered in this manual.

IncomingDocuments Storage for incoming documents that are not related

to drawing production. This might include project
briefs, specification documents, RFIs, etc but will not
include any drawings or BIM/CAD data. Not covered
in this manual.
 6 of 40

2.4 01-WIP Discipline Folders

The following folders are used for each discipline’s Work In Progress project data. No alternative
or additional sub-folders must be used, unless specifically agreed by the Ramboll IBT Network.

01-WIP All project models and data. Models and drawings are
considered Work In Progress and are continually
updated throughout the life of a project.

Discipline folder

Drawing All drawing sheets.

Refer to Section 7.

RC Structures only: All RC details. RC Details must

comply with all conventions in this document.

Sketch All sketches.

Refer to Section 7.10.

Model 2D Model files.

Refer to Section 4.

3D 3D Model files.
Refer to Section 4.

Output Information, views and schedules exported from BIM.

Refer to Section 6.

Presentation Ramboll generated images.

Reference Copies of external parties’ Shared data which have

been edited for use as backgrounds to Ramboll files.
Refer to Section 3.4.

Temp This folder shall contain any ‘Temporary Working’

files.
Information contained here shall not be
used/referenced to create Ramboll Production
Information.
 7 of 40

2.5 02-Shared

02-Shared The Shared folders are used as a single repository of

all current Model information that has been checked
and approved for use by other members of the
design team, either internally or externally. No
superseded or outdated files should be maintained in
the 02-Shared folders.

Refer to Section 3.3 for details of sharing incoming

data.

Refer to Section 8. for details of sharing outgoing

data.

NOTE: These models will be stored here in their

native format… If they need editing (for any reason)
a copy needs to be made and placed into the
Reference folder.

2.6 03-Published

03-Published The Published folders are used as a single repository

of all drawings and documents that have been
checked and approved for use by other members of
the design team, either internally or externally.

Discipline folder Published information is stored in each disciplines’

sub-folder and must be produced from the same files
issued to 02-Shared.

No superseded or outdated drawings should be

maintained in the 03-Published folders.

Refer to Section 8.5 for details of publishing

outgoing data.

2.7 04-Archived

04-Archived The Archive folders are critical to ensuring a

complete record of all digital production information
is available throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Discipline folder These discipline-specific records should be a

complete record of the design for each formal issue
and at predetermined intervals/key stages of the
design process. The archive must include a complete
version of the BIM data and associated drawing
deliverables.

Refer to Section 8.2 for details of preparing an

archive prior to sharing and/or publishing.
 8 of 40

2.8 05-Incoming

05-Incoming The 05-Incoming folders will form a complete

chronological record of all incoming drawing
production data received from external sources.
Refer to Section 3.1.

[Source Organisation] The [Source Organisation] folder is provided as a

template to be copied and renamed using the
standard naming convention of ‘Discipline-
CompanyName’.
e.g. Architect-PerkinsOgden,
e.g. RC Detailer-Mumbai etc.

Current This folder shall contain a full set of current versions

in non-editable format only.
Refer to Section 3.2.2.

2.9 06-Resources

The 06-Resource folder is provided to allow for any project-specific settings or additions to the
company standards. The following folders and files are included with any newly created project:

06-Resource

DrawingBorders Project-specific drawing borders. Usually only

required when requested by a client.
Refer to Section 7.3.

Images All original logo files & images that are linked to the
Drawing Border.

ProjectContent These folders are ‘Software Specific’ and contain any

content amended or revised to suit specific project
requirements.

Includes items such as blocks & cells, seed &

template files, families and datagroup content.

Project-specific content is referred to throughout this

manual where required, and specifically in Section
5.9.

All project-specific resources must comply with the conventions outlined in this manual.
 9 of 40

3. INCOMING DATA
3.1 Incoming Procedures

When data is received from an external source for the project it should be processed in
accordance with the procedures outlined in this section:

Is the 3.2 Extract

Information information Incoming non-
received Drawings or Drawings Store editable to
Models? Procedure information 05-Incoming
as ZIP file \ Current

05-Incoming 3.4 Editing

3.3 Incoming Extract
\ [Company]
editable & Using
Model
model to Incoming
Procedure
02-Shared Data

3.2 Incoming Drawings (PDF) Procedure

Incoming Incoming
05-Incoming\[Company]\
05-Incoming\[Company]
Current

1. Incoming drawings in an non-editable format, e.g. PDF, should be zipped and stored in the
relevant 05-Incoming\[Discipline-CompanyName]\ folder with all accompanying issue
sheets.

The ZIP file is to be named:

Discipline Code - Date - Issue Number

Refer to Appendix A –
Allowable Discipline for a
YYMMDD 01, 02, 03, etc.
list of approved discipline
codes.

e.g. A-131004-01.zip = First architectural issue on 30th October 2013.

If necessary, for specific instances such as a stage or reason for issue, an additional
description may be added to the end of the zip file name to help distinguish the contents or
purpose of issue.

2. The latest versions of the PDF drawings should then be extracted into the project
05-Incoming\[Company]\Current\ folder to form a current record set of the latest
published information only.
 10 of 40

3.3 Incoming Model Procedure

1. Incoming Model files (if not already in ZIP format) should be zipped and stored in the relevant
05-Incoming\[Company]\ folder, with any accompanying issue sheets.

Incoming Shared
05-Incoming\[Company] 02-Shared

The ZIP file is to be named:

Discipline Code - Date - Issue Number

Refer to Appendix A –
Allowable Discipline
YYMMDD 01, 02, 03, etc.
Codes for a list of approved
discipline codes.

e.g. A-131004-02.zip = Second architectural issue on 30th October 2013.

If necessary, an additional description may be added to the end of the zip file name to help
distinguish the contents or purpose of issue.

2. All models should be then copied into the 02-Shared folder for direct referencing. No format
conversions or edits must be done to these files.
 11 of 40

3.4 Editing & Using Incoming Data

Incoming Shared WIP

05-Incoming\[Company] 02-Shared 01-WIP\Reference

Any files required for editing or manipulation should be

copied into the relevant discipline's
01-WIP\[Discipline]\Reference\ folder.

At this point the ownership and responsibility for that

data passes to Ramboll.

These model files should not be re-issued when sharing

or publishing Ramboll data.

3.4.1 Incoming data as a background

Where incoming data is used as backgrounds on drawings a caveat must be added to the drawing
notes, absolving Ramboll of any inaccuracies in setting out or errors inherent in the information
outside of our control. This note must contain the following details:

a) Name of company who produced the information

b) Revision/version of the information and/or date issued.

3.4.2 Ordnance Survey information

OS maps reproduced on any drawing will require an ‘Ordnance Survey Licence Number’ as
indicated below. This number should be released by the design team supplying the survey data.
 12 of 40

4. WORK IN PROGRESS: MODELS

The 01-WIP folders contain the non-verified design data suitable for use only by the discipline
that is producing it. The checking and approvals processes should be used to verify that the
internal WIP data is suitable for sharing with the wider design team.

All elements / objects created within WIP files must conform to the standards defined in Section
5.

5.1
Create File
Templates

5.3 Model Create/Edit

5.5 Layer
File Model
Standards
Naming Elements

5.6 Line
Styles

5.7
Colours

5.8
Annotation

Repetitive 5.9 Office-

Symbols / standard
Objects Content

5.10 WIP
Project- reviewed
specific and
Content checked
 13 of 40

4.1 Modelling Strategy

All Model files should be stored in the relevant discipline’s 01-WIP\[Discipline]\MODEL folders
(refer to Section 4), named according to the Ramboll Model File Naming convention (refer to
Section 5.3).

4.1.1 Data segregation

Appropriate and sufficient model divisions (separate model files, references and/or worksets)
shall be established and elements assigned, either individually or by category, location, task
allocation, etc, to avoid congestion in workflow.

Each discipline will collate their 3D/BIM Model files into a single federated “WholeModel” (a
Container) file whose function is to link the various assemblies together for drawing production,
export, coordination/clash detection and other BIM/collaboration purposes.

WholeModel WholeModel
01-WIP\Model\3D 01-WIP\Model\3D

Zone 01 Model Zone 02 Model Floor 02 Model

01-WIP\Model\3D 01-WIP\Model\3D 01-WIP\Model\3D

Floor 01 Model
01-WIP\Model\3D

Floor 00 Model
01-WIP\Model\3D

Diagram showing various segregation methods:

- On the left, a Container model comprising two separate zones to avoid all information
being produced in a single excessively large file
- On the right, a hierarchical Container comprising individual floor models

When linking/referencing models into drawing files, the relative path should be used. Never use
full path.
 14 of 40

5. WORK IN PROGRESS: STANDARDS

5.1 Templates

Templates are found in the following folders on \\ramuk\cadstandards\:

AutoCAD AutoCAD\####\Templates\RUK-XX-XX-M3-MEP-Template.dwt
MicroStation Bentley\V8iSS4\Workspace\Standards\Seed\RUK-XX-XX-M3-S-Seed.dgn
Bentley\V8iSS4\Workspace\Standards\Seed\RUK-XX-XX-M2-S-Seed.dgn
Revit Revit\Revit ####\Templates\RUK Templates\RUK-XX-XX-M3-ME.rte
Revit\Revit ####\Templates\RUK Templates\RUK-XX-XX-M3-S.rte

Any projects requiring a different set up from the Ramboll standard should be approved by a
member of the Ramboll IBT Network prior to implementation.

Project-specific templates will be stored in the project BIM\06-Resources\ProjectContent

folders:

AutoCAD Autodesk\AutoCAD\Templates\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M3-MEP-Template.dwt
MicroStation Bentley\Seed\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M3-S-Seed.dgn
Bentley\Seed\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M2-S-Seed.dgn
Revit Autodesk\Revit\[Discipline]\Template\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M3-ME.rte
Autodesk\Revit\[Discipline]\Template\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M3-S.rte

5.1.1 Units

Millimetres are the preferred unit.

Note: Data outside buildings is generally modelled in metres; data inside buildings is generally
modelled in millimetres. No other unit will be used.

5.1.2 Levels

Levels may be given in metres, to 3 decimal places, or in millimetres and relate to the datum.
The datum will be given prior to commencing a job by the Project Engineer.
 15 of 40

5.2 Project location and orientation

All 2D and 3D models will be produced at full size (1:1) in a coincident manner to allow all floor
plans, sections and elevations to be referenced without modification.

Coordinate systems should be defined in

the project templates so that all new files
are created in the correct location &
orientation.

Models should be drawn close to the 0,0

point of the file and a ‘real-world’
coordinate value assigned to a known
point.
 16 of 40

5.3 Model File Naming

Each and every 2D or 3D Model file should carry a unique Ramboll file name, based on the AEC (UK) Protocols, compliant with BS1192:2007, but
expanding the Container naming to allow human readable descriptions. The Model file name will be made up from the following components:

Zone / Floor /
Project - Originator - - - File Type - Discipline - Description
Volume Location

162####### RAM XX 01 M3 S Description

1.1.14. Project Zone 1.1.8. Floor/Section 1.1.9. File Type 1.1.12. Discipline 1.1.1. Description
Number or No.
1.1.10. Code used1.1.13.
to Refer to 1.1.2. A brief description
Reference Building-specific 2 (generally) define the Appendix A – of the model
zone code upper case contents.
1.1.15. The unique “view” Allowable
depending on characters used
project number orientation of Discipline
building type. 1.1.3. Do not use spaces.
(or abbreviation to identify the the model. Codes
XX = no zone Use CamelCase.
if specified in a floor, level or
BIM Execution section/flag 1.1.11. Refer to 1.1.4. Civils
Civils reference. Appendix C –
Plan).
File Type 1.1.5. Sequential unique
4-digit Civils Codes file reference
“specification within each
for highways” 4-digit chainage volume.
reference code / package /
zones. 1.1.6.
where required.
Refer to 1.1.7.
Appendix B –
Floor / Section
Codes

Fields should be separated by a hyphen. Underscores should not be used as they are generally non-breaking characters.
 17 of 40

5.4 Layer Standards

Ramboll follow the layer naming standards set out from AEC (UK) CAD Standards v3 and utilise
the Uniclass v1.4 classification system for the second field.

User
Discipline Classification Presentation
- - - Description

S G214 M PileCaps

1.1.20. Discipline 1.1.22. Classification1.1.16. Presentation 1.1.18. User

Description
1.1.21. Refer to Appendix
1.1.23. The Uniclass 1.4
1.1.17. Refer to
A – Allowable coding for layer Appendix F – 1.1.19. The logical
Discipline Codes definitions Presentation expansion for
Codes the Uniclass
code,
composed in
CamelCase

For standard layers refer to Appendix D – Standard Layers.

No layers may be created under any circumstance. If there is any element that you feel needs
permanently adding-in to the symbology, please log a proposal with the Ramboll IBT Network.

Some projects may have specific layering standards imposed by Clients, Architects or Contractors.
While it is actively discouraged to adopt other standards for CAD data production within Ramboll,
on occasion it may be necessary to follow these requests. In this instance, please contact a
member of the Ramboll IBT Network to ensure set-up is correct.

17
 18 of 40

5.5 Line Styles

Whenever possible, internal (delivered) line styles should be used as preference to customized
styles. The table below highlights the comparative line types to be used on all Ramboll draughting
output:

Standard Line Styles AECOsim Style AutoCAD Type Revit

_______________
0 Continuous Solid

………………………………
1 Dot Dot
0.35mm 1.05mm
---------------------
2 Dashed Dashed
1.75 1.05

3 Dashed Dashed
4.2 1.4

4 DashDot Dash Dot

2.8 1.05 0.7 1.05

5 Hidden Hidden
1.4 1.4

6 Phantom Dash Dot Dot

2.1 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7

7 Centre Centre
2.8 0.7 1.4 0.7

5.5.1 Line thicknesses

The table below illustrates the requirements for line thicknesses for all Ramboll drawings:

Standard Pens AECOsim AutoCAD Revit

0.18mm 0 0.18mm 2
0.25mm 1 0.25mm 3
0.35mm 2 0.35mm 4
0.5mm 3 0.5mm 5
0.7mm 4 0.7mm 6
1.0mm 5 1.0mm 7
1.4mm 6 1.4mm 8

All 3-dimensional modelling to be carried out without weights or linestyles.

5.6 Colours

Colour is used whenever possible within Ramboll CAD systems to denote a material or purpose of
the CAD model.

The preference is to use only the first 8 colours of any colour table to maintain definition, to avoid
problems with shades of colour, and to produce more accurate translations.

18
 19 of 40

5.7 Annotation

5.7.1 Text

All annotation should be placed within the Drawing files wherever practical, orientated to be read
from the bottom or the right hand side of the sheet.

General notation and dimensions should be in capital text, 2.5mm high "Verdana" font.

Additional allowable text sizes are as follows:

1.8mm (using “RUK-1.8mm” Text Style)

2.5mm (using “RUK-2.5mm” Text Style)
3.5mm (using “RUK-3.5mm” Text Style)
5.0mm (using “RUK-5.0mm” Text Style)
7.0mm (using “RUK-7.0mm” Text Style)

Text width is set to 0.8 of the text height.

Line spacing is set to 0.5 of the text height.

19
 20 of 40

5.7.2 Dimensions

Allowable dimension styles are as follows:

RUK-2.5mm-Slash

RUK-2.5mm-Arrow

Dimension text must not be altered manually. The only exception is where a dimension is shown
and noted “Not To Scale” (NTS).

20
 21 of 40

5.8 Ramboll Company Content (UK only)

5.8.1 Symbols

A symbol is defined as any element stored externally to be used repetitively across projects or
files. The use of standard symbols within block and cell libraries should be encouraged to support
the use of standard details.

Symbols are managed on a corporate basis and are found in the \\ramuk\cadstandards\ folder
for all offices:

AutoCAD AutoCAD\####\Blocks\
MicroStation Bentley\V8iSS4\Workspace\Standards\Cell\
Revit Revit\Revit ####\Libraries\RUK Library\

The server copies are locked to read-only and cannot be edited in any form to avoid duplication or
incorrect representation of elements.

Any requests for new symbols should be passed through the Ramboll IBT Network for approval.

5.9 Project-specific Content

This covers any repeating element required in the project

that is not a company standard e.g. a bespoke structural
steelwork system to support canopies which are made up
of non-standard steels. Items like this should be created
as symbols to be re-used throughout the model but would
not be replicated outside of the project.

Project-specific symbols should be created in the relevant

project 06-Resource\ProjectContent\ folder.
Software specific folders for Autodesk or Bentley are
provided. Any symbols, libraries or templates should be
named according to the naming conventions outlined in
this manual.

21
 22 of 40

5.10 Content naming

All content (Blocks, Cells, DataGroups, Families, Parts) should follow the naming convention outlined below, based on the AEC (UK)
Protocols, compliant with BS8541. This is to enable consistent identification, re-use and classification. The content name will be made up
from the following components:

Discipline - Classification - Description - Originator - Size/TypeID - File Type - Grade

S G23 StairPrecast RUK 1500x900 M3 G2

Discipline Classification Description Size / TypeID File Type Grade

1.1.32. Refer to 1.1.30. 1.1.28.

The Uniclass 1.4 A brief Either a size Code used to Graphical level of detail
Appendix A – coding for description of reference or a define the as defined in AEC (UK)
Allowable consistent the model manufacturers “view” Protocols. This is not the
Discipline identification contents based item code. orientation of Level of Model
Codes on Uniclass 1.4. the model. Development and should
This can also be
not refer to properties of
1.1.33. 1.1.29. Do not use used for 1.1.31. Refer to the object.
spaces. Use additional Appendix1.1.24.
C– G0 = Symbolic
CamelCase. descriptions if File Type
Civils
required. Codes 1.1.25. G1 = Low detail,
conceptual placeholder
Do not use
Include location spaces. Use 1.1.26. G2 = Suitable for
code where CamelCase. Construction (=LOD300)
required.
1.1.27. G3 = Visualisation
purposes, fully detailed

Fields should be separated by a hyphen. Underscores should not be used as they are generally non-breaking characters.

22
 23 of 40

6. WORK IN PROGRESS: OUTPUT

“Output” is the collective term for information generated from a 3D/BIM Model which is then
placed on a drawing sheet.

WholeModel Output
01-WIP\Model\3D 01-WIP\Output

Depending on the software used, Output may either be in the form of individual files or views
contained in the WholeModel file. Either way, all Output must conform to the standards defined in
this manual.

6.1 Views

View templates are defined at corporate level in the \\ramuk\cadstandards\ drive:

AutoCAD n/a
MicroStation Bentley\V8iSS4\Workspace\standards\dgnlib\RUK-DrawingSeed.dgnlib
Revit Revit\Revit ####\Templates\RUK Templates\RUK_Structural_Metric_2014.rte
Revit\Revit ####\Templates\RUK Templates\RUK_MEP_Metric_2014.rte

For discipline-specific views and guidance, refer to Tier 2 and 3 documents.

6.1.1 Differences to the Ramboll Company Standard

Any projects requiring a different set up from the Ramboll standard should be created in the
project-specific templates and be approved by a member of the Ramboll IBT Network prior to
implementation.

23
 24 of 40

7. WORK IN PROGRESS: DRAWINGS

7.1 Drawing Composition

The Drawing file presents an exact replicate of the paper drawing, stored within the relevant
discipline's 01-WIP\[Discipline]\Drawing\ folder.

WholeModel Output Drawing

01-WIP\Model\3D 01-WIP\Output 01-WIP\Drawing

A Drawing file is created from a Sheet template with the relevant Drawing border shown. All
relevant reference files are then attached to this file and laid out in a manner necessary to produce
the paper copy. The Drawing file should contain no building information, only drawing annotation
and title block details.

There should only ever be one border created within a Drawing file. Multiple drawings should not
be set up within a Drawing file.

7.2 Templates

Sheet templates are found in the following folders on \\ramuk\cadstandards\:

AutoCAD AutoCAD\####\Templates\RUK-XX-XX-M3-MEP-Template.dwt
MicroStation Bentley\V8iSS4\Workspace\Standards\Seed\RUK-XX-XX-DR-S-Seed.dgn
Revit Revit\Revit ####\Templates\RUK Templates\RUK-XX-XX-M3-ME.rte
Revit\Revit ####\Templates\RUK Templates\RUK-XX-XX-M3-S.rte

Any projects requiring a different set up from the Ramboll standard should be approved by a
member of the Ramboll IBT Network prior to implementation.

Project-specific templates will be stored in the project BIM\06-Resources\ProjectContent

folders:

AutoCAD Autodesk\AutoCAD\Templates\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M3-MEP-Template.dwt
MicroStation Bentley\Seed\Project-RUK-XX-XX-DR-S-Seed.dgn
Revit Autodesk\Revit\[Discipline]\Template\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M3-ME.rte
Autodesk\Revit\[Discipline]\Template\Project-RUK-XX-XX-M3-S.rte

Any projects requiring a different set up from the Ramboll standard should be approved by a
member of the Ramboll IBT Network prior to implementation.

24
 25 of 40

7.3 Drawing Borders

Drawings will be produced using the current Ramboll drawing border selected from the
\\ramuk\cadstandards\ server:

AutoCAD AutoCAD\####\Blocks\RUK-sheet\
MicroStation Bentley\V8iSS4\Workspace\Standards\dgn\RUK-sheet.dgn
Revit Revit\Revit ####\Title Sheets\

Paper Sheet Size RUK Border Name

(mm)

A0 841 x 1189 RUK-A0

A1 594 x 841 RUK-A1

A2 420 X 594 RUK-A2

A3 420 x 297 RUK-A3

RUK-A3B (blank, outline only)
297 x 420 RUK-A3P (portrait)

A4 210 x 297 RUK-A4

297 x 210 RUK-A4L (landscape)

Some projects have drawing borders imposed by Architects or Management Contractors. In such
cases, their designated border must be adhered to.

Before adopting any such project borders please consult with a member of the Ramboll IBT
Network to ensure CAD standard compliance is maintained.

25
 26 of 40

7.4 Drawing border location and orientation

All drawing borders will be placed at 1:1 at 0,0,0.

i.e. an A1 sheet will be 841x594mm.

0,0

All drawing borders will have a minimum margin of 20mm on all sides.

View or references will be scaled down to the required scale. Under no circumstances should files
be referenced/linked with the full path saved.

e.g. a 1:100 drawing will have modelspace entities viewed at a scale factor of 1:100.

26
 27 of 40

7.5 Drawing File Naming

Drawing files will be named identically to the drawing they produce.

The drawing number will be made up from the following components:

Floor / Drawing
Project - Originator - Zone - - File Type - Discipline -
Section No.

162####### RAM XX 01 DR S 00101

1.1.40. Project Zone Floor/Section File Type Discipline Drawing

Number or No. Number
Reference 1.1.34. Option 1.1.43. DR = Drawing
1.1.42. Refer to
2-3 characters
building- Appendix1.1.38.
A– The unique
1.1.41. The unique used to identify
1.1.44. SK = Sketch drawing
specific zone Allowable
project the floor, level sequence
code 1.1.45. Note: this Discipline
number (or or section/flag number.
depending on code defines Codes
abbreviation if reference.
building type. the type of 1.1.39. 5 digits
specified in a Always use document
BIM Execution 1.1.35. XX = no zone CAPS only ie,
Plan). Drawing or
Civils Refer to
1.1.36. 4-digit Sketch.
Appendix B –
“specification Floor /
for highways” Section
reference Codes
code where
required.

1.1.37.
Fields should be separated by a hyphen. Underscores should not be used as they are generally non-breaking characters.

27
 28 of 40

7.6 Title Blocks

7.6.1 Notes

All drawings to contain the following standard notes:

DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING

ALL DIMENSIONS ARE MILLIMETRES U.N.O.
ALL LEVELS ARE IN METRES ABOVE ORDNANCE DATUM
U.N.O.
THIS DRAWING IS TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH
ALL RELEVANT ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS DRAWINGS
AND SPECIFICATIONS.

Text should be in "Verdana" font, 2.5mm high capitals, left

justified.

7.6.2 Revision Bar

To be filled in with revision description each time the

drawing is revised and reissued. Refer to Section 7.9.

Text should be in "Verdana" font, 2.5mm high capitals, centrally justified (except Description
which should be left-top justified).

7.6.3 Status

Denotes the status of the drawing as the project

progresses. Refer to Section 7.9.

Status text should be in “Verdana” font, 5.0mm high

capital text, centrally justified.

7.6.4 Project Title

The name/description of the title should be entered here.

The project description must be identical throughout all
disciplines within Ramboll and should be identical to the
Project Portal.

If the additional lines are not required they should be left blank.

Project Title text should be in “Verdana” font, 5.0mm high capital text, centrally justified.

28
 29 of 40

7.6.5 Office Details

Highlights the issuing office’s contact details. Only a single

office must be displayed.

7.6.6 Drawing Titles

A full description of the drawing contents should be added

here. Any lines not required should be left blank.

Drawing Titles text should be in “Verdana” font, 5.0mm

high capital text, centrally justified.

7.6.7 Scale, Date and Drawn

Project: The unique Ramboll Project Number.

Scale: The scale(s) of the drawing content along with
paper size. e.g. 1:100.
Refer to Section 7.7 for allowable drawing scales.
Drawn: Initials of drawing creator.
Date: The date of drawing creation in the format MM/YY.

Scale, Date and Drawn text should be in “Verdana” font, 3.5mm high capital text, centrally
justified.

7.6.8 Drawing Number and Revision

Drawing No: The unique drawing number.

Refer to Section 7.5 for full details.
Rev: The current revision status of the drawing. Refer to Section 7.9.

Drawing Number text shall be in “Verdana” font, 3.5mm high capital text, centrally justified.
Revision text shall be in “Verdana” font, 5.0mm high capital text, centrally justified.

29
 30 of 40

7.7 Drawing Scales

Drawing scales shall be selected from the following. The table below offers a suggested range of
scales and their preferred application:

1:1 Full-size (rarely used)

1:2 Half-size (rarely used)
1:5 Large-scale detail
1:10 Large-scale detail
1:20 Enlarged detail for extra clarity
1:25 Enlarged detail for extra clarity
1:50 Large-scale for GA
1:100 GA or elevation
1:200 Small-scale GA or elevation
1:250 Small-scale GA or elevation where 1:200 is not suitable
1:500 Small-scale plan or elevation
1:1000 Site plan
1:1250 Site plan
1:2500 Site plan

If more than one scale is used on a drawing, the scale shall be displayed under each title. If a
sketch or detail is not to scale this shall be prominently noted.

7.8 Discipline-specific Drawing Notes

In addition to the required standard drawing notes, discipline-specific notes can be found on the
\\ramuk\cadstandards\ server:

AutoCAD AutoCAD\####\Blocks\
MicroStation V8iSS4\Workspace\standards\cell\RUK-BuildingStructures-Note.cel
Revit Revit\Revit ####\Templates\RUK Templates\

Note: The notes provided are generic; exact project requirements should be decided with the
Project Engineer before commencement of drawing annotation.

30
 31 of 40

7.9 Revisions & Status Codes

Revisions will be highlighted on a drawing by placing a cloud around the revised area and revision
triangle symbol added. Appropriate and descriptive notes will be added to the title block revision
bar.

A drawing should never be released without a revision code. P01 is the first issue of every
drawing. A sequential suffix stage code letter and number (according to drawing stage) starting
from “01” is used to indicate each successive revision. At each stage change the number suffix
shall revert back to 01 i.e. P01 to P04 – T01 to T03 – C01 (Construction Stage).

Status Related Revision Codes

Preliminary P (P01, P02, P03, etc)

Information I (I01, I02, I03, etc)

Tender T (T01, T02, T03, etc)

Construction C (C01, C02, C03, etc)

Final Design Intent F (F01)

As Built* A (A01)

Building Warrant Scotland only: BW (BW01, BW02, BW03, etc)

The revision suffix is a reference for use on the title block, hard copy and drawing lists only. The
revision suffix should never be included in the relevant CAD drawing file name.

If a portion of a drawing cannot be completed or released because of lack of information a “HOLD

AWAITING DETAILS FROM XXXXX” note and inverted cloud is placed on a portion of a drawing.

*Note: Ramboll do not typically issue “As Built” Drawings except for certain Civils projects. The
final issue of a drawing is to be under the F revision suffix with the comments “Issued for Final
Design Intent” with ‘Final Design Intent’ noted in the status box.

31
 32 of 40

7.10 Sketches

Sketch files, either digital or scanned hand drawings should be stored in the project 01-
WIP\[Discipline]\Drawing\Sketch\ folder.

Sketches are to have unique drawing numbers i.e. [Project Number]-RAM-XX-02-SK-S-00123 and
this number is to be the same as the electronic or scanned PDF file i.e. [Project Number]-RAM-XX-
02-SK-S-00123.dgn or [Project Number]-RAM-XX-02-SK-S-00123.pdf

All sketches are to have Ramboll borders as per Section 7.3.

All sketches must be issued with a revision code (refer to Section 7.9) and comply with the full
Digital Production Standards Manual procedures found in Section 8.

For revised hand-drawn sketches, the scanned PDF file name must include the revision code i.e.
[Project Number]-RAM-XX-02-SK-S-00123-P02.pdf.

32
 33 of 40

8. ISSUING DATA
When data for the project is deemed to be ‘fit for coordination’ it should be shared with external
members of the design team and will have undergone the following checks and approvals prior to
being prepared for issue:

8.2.1 8.2.3 Model

Modelling Drawing Approved 8.3 Create 8.4 Issue to
Drawing Checks &
Complete Complete for Issue Archive Shared
Preparation Validation

8.2.2
8.5
8.1 Print to Drawing
Issue to
PDF Checks &
Published
Approvals

Section

NOTE:

All internal inter-disciplinary issues are to be carried out exactly as per the procedures in this
section.
There must be no deviation from the procedures and standards regardless of whether the issue is
to external companies or internally.

33
 34 of 40

8.1 Printing

Ramboll has standard printer device drivers installed to ensure consistent printing across all
projects. Each CAD/BIM workstation has been configured by I.T. with Windows-specific print
drivers to enable printing to networked devices throughout the office locations. Ramboll’s preferred
format for plots for issue is non-editable PDF format, although hard copies may be required for
issue.

Printing or plotting should fall into one of two categories:

1. Internal use for discussion or reference.

2. To accompany external issue.

If hard copies are required for external issue all checks and approvals must have been performed
prior to any data plotted.

Standard print driver names are assigned for all CAD/BIM software formats as listed below:

Print Driver Usage

Output to Autodesk DWF viewer compatible format

RUK-dwf
– digital issue

RUK-pdf Output to PDF – digital issue

Output to large format hard copy through Windows

RUK-printerNormal
device
Output for reductions (A1 – A3) to scale line
RUK-printerReduction
weights consistently

The drivers are located in the software specific standards on the \\ramuk\cadstandards\
server:

AutoCAD AutoCAD\####\Plotting\Plotters\
Bentley Bentley\V8iSS4\Workspace\standards\pltcfg\
Revit n/a

34
 35 of 40

8.2 Preparing Information for Release

8.2.1 Drawing Preparation

1. Ensure all drawings are named in accordance with Section 7.5 Drawing File.

2. Ensure the revision code is correct and the revision clearly noted in the title block in
accordance with Sections 7.6.8 and 7.9.

3. Check that layer standards conform to the project/client specification where necessary.

4. Verify that all symbols conform to standard naming conventions.

5. Ensure all necessary reference files are attached and displayed correctly and any temporary or
unrequired reference files are removed.

6. Ensure the main model view encompasses all the data to the full extents and is not set to a
zoomed in view.

7. Purge/Compress the file and references to remove unnecessary data.

8.2.2 Drawing Checks and Approvals

1. Print the drawing to PDF. Ensure all revisions have been checked and approved by an
authorised person. Once the PDF has been signed off by the engineer this will give validation
for the model to be released.

2. Complete the drawing issue sheet to accompany the issued file(s).

3. Ensure the correct Status is assigned in the title block.

8.2.3 2D Model Checks and Validations

1. Ensure all 2D data conforms to Ramboll standards outlines in this manual.

2. Check that layer standards conform to the project/client specification where necessary.

3. Verify that all symbols conform to standard naming conventions.

4. Ensure all necessary reference files are attached and displayed correctly and any temporary or
unrequired reference files are removed.

5. Ensure the main model view encompasses all the data to the full extents and is not set to a
zoomed in view.

6. Purge/Compress the file and references to remove unnecessary data.

7. Create an Archive copy in accordance with Section 8.3 below.

35
 36 of 40

8.2.4 3D Models

1. In addition to the checks for 2D models:

2. Apply software-specific validation checks.

3. Ensure all content / objects are compliant with the Ramboll standards with regard to naming,
classification and presentation.

4. Ensure all unrequired callouts, extractions, views, models, schedules, links/references and
images are removed.

36
 37 of 40

8.3 Archive

WIP Archive
01-WIP 04-Archived

A record copy of all issued information must be saved to the 04-Archived\[Discipline]\ folder
prior to being issued externally or internally.

8.3.1 Contents of archive ZIP file

The Archive must accurately record the documentation that has been issued on any specific date.

The ZIP file must contain:

- All Model/drawing files in their issued file format.

- All Model/drawing files in their original file format. (For risk mitigation it is necessary to
ensure that any drawing can be recreated from the original model files if required.)
- PDF copy of all issued drawings and sketches.
- PDF copy of Drawing Issue Sheet.
- Ramboll Data Exchange Document.

Note: Model files refer to those files that specifically form part of a Production drawing. Examples
of this could be any discipline specific CAD model\output file that has been referenced to enable
the preparation of the drawing file, an Architectural model that has been attached as an XREF and
used as a background or a survey model attached to achieve the same.

8.3.2 The archiving of 3D CAD models (from which the 2D outputs are derived) do not necessarily need to be
carried out for every drawing Issue. They should however be archived at Key stages of the project or at
other pre-determined points in the project as identified by the Project Manager.

8.3.3 On Projects where models are shared on a regular basis (with the project team) as part of a defined
model co-ordination\collaboration exercise, an Archive Zip file should be created to record each of these
model issues.

37
 38 of 40

8.3.4 Archive requirements

All Model files should be issued exactly as produced with no additional merging (binding) or
editing. All reference files should also be issued as separate files in accordance with BS1192-1.
Under no circumstances should drawing borders ever be issued with the CAD files. This is to
guarantee no plots can be reproduced outside of Ramboll control and approvals process other than
from the issued PDF files.

However, the drawing borders must be included in any ZIP archive.

A ZIP file of all information to be issued (Models and accompanying Drawings) is created and
stored in the relevant 04-Archived\[Discipline]\ folder.

The ZIP file is to be named:

Discipline Code - Date - Issue Number

Refer to Appendix A –
Allowable Discipline
YYMMDD 01, 02, 03, etc.
Codes for a list of approved
discipline codes.

e.g. S-140223-01.zip = First structural archive on 23rd February 2014.

For major stages or datadrops an additional description may be added to the end of the zip file
name to help distinguish the contents or purpose of issue.

e.g. S-140223-01-Tender.zip = Model archived for Tender issue.

e.g. S-140223-01-Datadrop2 = Model archived for Datadrop 2.

e.g. S-140223-01-ClashRendition = Model archived for Clash Rendition.

38
 39 of 40

8.4 Issuing to Shared

Archive Shared
04-Archived 02-Shared

The 02-Shared folder is used as a repository for the current Model information on a project. This
data will need to have been checked, approved and validated as ‘fit for purpose’ in line with
PAS1192-2 and the validation checks defined in Section 8.2 above.

All models should be extracted from the

ZIP file in the 04-Archived\[Discipline]\
folder into the 02-Shared folder in their
native formats. No format conversions or
edits must be done to these files. Any
previous copies should be overwritten or
deleted.

Any files required for editing or

manipulation should be copied into the
relevant discipline's
01-WIP\[Discipline]\Reference\
folder.

39
 40 of 40

8.5 Issuing to Published

Archive Published
04-Archived 03-Published

The 03-Published folder is used as a repository for the latest copies of all documentation on a
project. These drawings will need to have been checked and approved in line with Ramboll
checking procedures.

All drawings should be extracted from the ZIP file in the 04-Archived\[Discipline]\ folder into
the relevant 03-Published\[Discipline]\ folder. Any previous copies should be overwritten or
deleted.

40
 41 of 40

APPENDIX A
ALLOWABLE DISCIPLINE CODES

Only the AEC (UK) codes below are approved for use in Ramboll model, layer and drawing naming.

BS1192:2007 codes shown in bold

Standard Ramboll codes shown in CAPS.

Code Discipline Q Quantity Surveyors

A ARCHITECTS R RAILWAYS
B Building surveyors RS Railway Signalling
C CIVIL ENGINEERS (Infrastructure) RT Railway Track
CB BRIDGE ENGINEERS S STRUCTURAL
CG GEOTECHNICS SF FACADES
CR ROAD / HIGHWAY ENGINEERS SR REINFORCEMENT DETAILS
CT TRANSPORT ENGINEERS T Town and country planners
CW WATER/MARINE ENGINEERS U GANTRIES
D Drainage W Contractors
E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS X Sub-contractors
F Facilities Manager Y Specialist designers
G GIS Engineers and Land Surveyors YA ACOUSTIC ENGINEERS
H Heating and Ventilation YE ENVIRONMENTAL/BUILDING PHYSICS
I Interior designers YF FIRE ENGINEERS
M MECHANICAL ENGINEERS YS SUSTAINABILITY AND RENEWABLE
ME COMBINED SERVICES YY ARCHAEOLOGY
P PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERS Z General / non-specific

41
 42 of 40

APPENDIX B
FLOOR / SECTION CODES

Floor Reference
2 digits

A code representing the floor contained within the Model file. The following codes should be used:

Plans & Details

... etc
B2 Basement Level 2
B1 Basement Level 1
PL Piling Layout
FN Foundations
00 Ground
01 First Floor
01m First floor mezzanine
02 Second Floor
... etc
RF Roof

Sections

AA Section A-A
BB Section B-B
CC Section C-C
DD Section D-D
EE Section E-E
FF Section F-F
GG Section G-G
HH Section H-H
… etc.

Elevations

N North Elevation
S South Elevation
E East Elevation
W West Elevation
NE North East Elevation
NW North West Elevation
SE South East Elevation
SW South West Elevation

42
 43 of 40

APPENDIX C
FILE TYPE CODES

File Type
1 digit (generally)

A single character that represents the type of information contained within the model file. This field
cannot be blank.

CR Clash Rendition
D Detail
DR Drawing
E Elevation
F Feasibility/Option
G Grid
M Mezzanine
M2 2D Model
M3 3D Model
P Plan
S Section
SK Sketch/Schematic
T Table
X Existing

43
 44 of 40

APPENDIX D
STANDARD LAYERS

General / All Discipline Layers

Layer Description Colour Style Weight

Z-Z112-T-TitleAnnotation Drawing border titles White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z61-T-SectionText Section text White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z84-M-Viewport Viewport White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z221-T-Text General text White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z421-M-GridStructural Gridlines White/Black DashDot / 4 0.18mm

Z-Z421-T-GridReference Grid references White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z133-T-RevisionCloud Revision clouds White/Black Continuous / 0 0.25mm

Z-Z21-T-Status Drawing border status White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z412-T-SOP Setting Out Points White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z523-T-Span Floor span arrows White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z521-T-SectionMark Section marks & detail call ups White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z14-T-AbeyanceCloud In abeyances, deletions White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

44
 45 of 40

Z-Z43-T-Centre Centrelines White/Black Dashed / 7 0.18mm

Z-Z75-M-Area Area polygons White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z4321-M-GridOS OS gridlines and references White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z0-M-Miscellaneous Miscellaneous White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z132-T-RevisionAnnotation Revision text White/Black Continuous / 0 0.25mm

Z-Z74-H-Hatch Patterning and hatching White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z23-D-Dimension General dimensions White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z112-T-TitleAnnotation Drawing border titles White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z61-T-SectionText Section text White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z84-M-Viewport Viewport White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

Z-Z221-T-Text General text White/Black Continuous / 0 0.18mm

45
 0-1

APPENDIX E
DRAWING SEQUENTIAL NUMBERING

Note: The drawing numbers provided below are for guidance only. Refer to Senior CAD
Technician or Project CAD lead if different numbers are to be used.

Infrastructure / Civil (C)

00000 - 00099 Conceptual plans, existing etc

00100 - 00199 Site drainage plans
00200 - 00299 Underslab drainage and schedules
00300 - 00399 Ground modelling
00400 - 00499 Drainage details and sections
00500 - 00599 Roads, highways and construction areas

Bridges (CB)

To be added

Facades (SF)

To be added

Geotechnics (CG)

To be added

Roads/Highways (CR)

To be added

Transport (CT)

To be added

Water/Marine (CW)

To be added

Electrical (E)

00001 Legend
00002 – 00099 Details
00100 – 00149 Plantroom (General Arrangements)
00150 – 00199 Plantroom (Schematics)
00200 – 00249 Lighting Systems (General Arrangements)
00250 – 00299 Lighting Systems (Schematics)
00300 – 00349 Power & Data Systems (General Arrangements)
00350 – 00399 Power & Data Systems (Schematics)
00400 – 00449 Fire Alarm Systems (General Arrangements)
00450 – 00499 Fire Alarm Systems (Schematics)
00500 – 00549 Security Systems (General Arrangements)
00550 – 00599 Security Systems (Schematics)
00600 – 00649 Containment (General Arrangements)
 0-2

00650 – 00699 Containment (Schematics)

00700 – 00749 Lighting Protection (General Arrangements)
00750 – 00799 Lighting Protection (Schematics)

GIS Engineers and Land Surveyors (G)

To be added

Mechanical (M)

00001 Legend
00002 – 00099 Details
00100 – 00149 Plantrooms (General Arrangements)
00150 – 00199 Plantrooms (Schematics)
00200 – 00249 Heating Systems (General Arrangements)
00250 – 00299 Heating Systems (Schematics)
00300 – 00349 Cooling Systems (General Arrangements)
00350 – 00399 Cooling Systems (Schematics)
00400 – 00449 Domestic Water Systems (General Arrangements)
00450 – 00499 Domestic Water Systems (Schematics)
00500 – 00549 Ventilation Systems (General Arrangements)
00550 – 00599 Ventilation Systems (Schematics)
00600 – 00649 Sprinkler Systems (General Arrangements)
00650 – 00699 Sprinkler Systems (Schematics)
00700 – 00749 Gas Systems (General Arrangements)
00750 – 00799 Gas Systems (Schematics)

M&E Combined (ME)

00001 Legend
00002 – 00099 Sections & Elevations
00100 – 00149 Plantrooms (General Arrangements)
00150 – 00199 Plantrooms (Schematics)
00800 Builder’s Work
00900 External

Public Health (P)

00001 Legend
00002 – 00099 Details
00100 – 00149 Plantrooms (General Arrangements)
00150 – 00199 Plantrooms (Schematics)
00200 – 00249 Below ground drainage (General Arrangements)
00250 – 00299 Below ground drainage (Schematics)
00300 – 00349 Above ground drainage (General Arrangements)
00350 – 00399 Above ground drainage (Schematics)
00600 – 00649 Dry riser & Sprinklers (General Arrangements)
00650 – 00699 Dry riser & Sprinklers (Schematics)

Railways (R)

To be added
 0-3

Structural (S)

00001- 00099 General Conceptual drawings up to but not including GA’s

00100 - 00199 GAs
00200 - 00299 Concrete details and sections
00300 - 00399 Steelwork details and sections
00400 - 00499 Structural timber
00500 - 00599 Erection procedures
00600 - 00699 Masonry details

Structural Reinforcement details (SR)

00001 – 00999 As required

Gantries (U)

To be added

Environment/ Building Physics (YE)

00001 - 00099 External works plans

00100 - 00199 External works details
00200 - 00299 3D Ground modelling & FRA’s
00300 - 00399 Highways
00400 - 00499 Conceptual plans/Schematics & presentation drawings
00500 - 00599 Below ground drainage plans
00600 - 00699 Below ground drainage details & MH schedules
00700 - 00799 Above ground drainage plans
00800 - 00899 Above ground drainage details
00900 - 00999 Above ground drainage schematics
SK01000+ Sketches (Including Swept path)
 0-4

APPENDIX F
PRESENTATION CODES

Only the AEC (UK) codes below are approved for use in Ramboll.

Presentation indicates the type of CAD/BIM data associated with the layer.

Code Description

D Dimensions

H Hatching, Shading, Fill, Patterning

M Model related elements

P Paper related elements

T Text
 0-5

REVISIONS

Date Revision Section/Description of Changes

09/04/14 v1.0 First Issue

12/06/15 v2.0 1.2-Reference to IBT Network added,

2.2-New project number format added,
2.3-Reference to IBT Network added,
2.4-Reference to IBT Network added,
3.2-‘Company’ replaced with ‘Discipline-CompanyName’,
5.1-Template paths amended,
5.3-Project Number format updated, Originator updated to RAM,
5.4-Reference to IBT Network added,
5.8-File paths updated, Reference to IBT Network added,
6.1-Reference to IBT Network added,
7.2-Reference to IBT Network added, Template paths amended,
7.3-Reference to IBT Network added, Template paths amended,
7.5-Project Number format updated, Originator updated to RAM,
Drawing No increased to 5 digits,
7.6-‘Scale, Date, Drawn’ and ‘Drawing Number and Revision’
updated,
7.8-File paths updated,
7.10-Project Number format updated, Originator updated to RAM,
8.1-File paths updated,
8.3-Archive file notes clarified,
Appendix C – File types added,
Appendix E – Drawing Numbers updated to reflect 5 digit format,