MG-
I too recommend getting a CD set from a landscape architecture firm. Consider asking a professor to obtain one from one of their friends in the business, or for a reference. They likely know someone who will work with you and will be glad to assist. Or, ask a friend in a firm.
Typically CD sets have a particular sequence to the drawings, i.e. concrete in one series of details sheets, planting in another, stone work in another and so on, because this assists the general contractor in distribution of various parts of the set to their subcontractors. Once you obtain a set, request a 1/2 lunch meeting with the person who is the production manager for that set and ask them why they organize the set the way they do. Offer to bring a lunch for them. Ask why they prefer to include certain types of information in the drawings and why some is left to a better description in the specifications.
Their method will be just one way, so if you can do this with 2 or 3 more firms you’ll be exposed to a variety of approaches and be ahead of 90% of your classmates when applying for an internship or job.
Lastly, ask about field work, construction observation and contract administration and the building process.
I’m glad to learn there are landscape architecture students out there that want to focus on construction. I opened my own firm with that exact purpose, providing construction related consultation specifically for landscape architects.
Best of luck-
Paul
