How to Read Construction Drawings

This FREE course covers the basics on how to read engineered drawings for the construction industry. We will cover those areas of the drawings that you should be aware because it could impact your cost.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you should be able to;

1. Have a basic understanding of how to read blueprints for the construction industry.
2. Be able to understand fire rated construction
3. Understand how to read the different views; plan view, elevation view, section view, reflected ceiling plans, etc …

Course Syllabus

• Chapter #1 – General Layout of Drawings
• Chapter #2 – Architectural Drawings
• Chapter #3 – Plan, Elevation, Section Views and Details
• Chapter #4 – HVAC Mechanical Drawings
• Chapter #5 – Understanding HVAC Symbols
• Chapter #6 – Drawing Scales (How to Read Scales including Metric Scales)
• Chapter #7 – Sheet Metal Shop Drawings

Checkout our other FREE Construction Courses.

• Sheet Metal Shop Fabrication 101
• Sheet Metal Field Installation 101
• How to Read Construction Drawings
• Understanding the Estimating Spreadsheet
• HVAC Sheet Metal Takeoff 101