The United States National CAD Standard (NCS) streamlines and simplifies the exchange of building design and construction data from project development throughout the life of a facility. It coordinates the efforts of the entire industry by classifying electronic building design data consistently allowing streamlined communication among owners and design and construction project teams. Use of the NCS can reduce costs and produce greater efficiency in the design and construction process. Read more
Contributors
Education View All
- CAD Layers: Why Do We Need Them?
Stephen Spangler, USACE CAD/BIM Technology Center
February 9, 2017
PDF Presentation
Webinar Video - Introduction to NCS
NCS Steering Committee Webinar Presentation – May, 2016
PDF Presentation
Webinar Video
News View All
Implementation Tips for the NCS Version 6
Greg Jordan, Dewberry – June, 2016
Why the US National CAD Standard Matters to FM
Dr. Walter Black, AV Symbols - November, 2015
Efficient Design Drawings
Ed Lowe, Burgess & Niple, Inc - July, 2015
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- Step 1: Order the NCS to obtain a license. If you already have a license code, proceed to Step 3.
- Step 2: Upon purchase, click the link to view the invoice on the thank you page or email receipt and locate the 'Reference ID' on the invoice. This is your license code.
- Step 3: Enter the license code in the field below (including dashes) along with your email and click 'Submit'.
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