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Building Plans

These building and facility plans were developed over many years by engineers at Land Grant Universities. They provide conceptual information that is excellent for planning purposes.

An abbreviated description of each plan is provided in each category listing of plans.

4-digit numbers: USDA Cooperative Farm Buildings Plan Exchange
5-digit numbers: Midwest Plan Service (www.mwps.org)
Hyphenated numbers - NDSU Agricultural & Biosystems Engineers

A few plans from the Canadian Plan Service, American Plywood Association, and other sources are included. The date the plan was developed is listed if known. You may click on the plan number to view or print.

Plans Categories

Beef
Construction
Crops
Dairy
Horse
Machinery
Housing
Poultry
Sheep
Swine
Miscellaneous

Disclaimer

These plans provide conceptual information. Periodic changes in the National Design Specifications for Wood Construction, changes in building materials, snow load variations and the serious impact of deviations from the plans make it imperative that professional services be utilized to tailor these plans for your situation. Suggested services include but are not limited to: structural design, assurance of compliance with codes and regulations, supervision of site selection and construction, and provision for utilities, waste management, and access. North Dakota State University, the Midwest Plan Service, the United States Department of Agriculture, and none of the cooperating Land-Grant Universities warranty these plans.

B	basement
CB	concrete block
CF	concrete floor
CG	combination gableroof
CSF	concrete slat floor
D'BL	double
F	fireplace
GaR	gambrel roof
GbR	gable roof
GV	gravity ventilation
H	high
ML	materials list
NTR	nailed truss rafter
OH	overhead
PB	post-beam
RWF	raised wood floor
ShR	shedroof
SO	side opening
StW	stud wall
TR	truss rafter
W	wood
WC	wood construction
WF	wood floor
WSF	wood slat floor