Introduction to Blueprint Reading

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Wednesday, October 24th, 2018
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Participants will learn how to read a set construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:

Have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects

Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals

Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints

Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy

Be able to find trade information using blueprints

Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials

Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using

Be familiar with architectural, civil, electrical and mechanical drawings, and how they fit together

Understand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales

Understand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural

Know what a floor plan, section and elevation are

Understand symbols, notation, abbreviations and material schedules

Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension, finishes, details, area calculations, and the ability to do simple material take offs

Be familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints

Topics to be covered:

Blueprint reading basics

Design process and the role of design professionals

Building Codes, bylaws and building permits

Find trade information using blueprints

Layout basics

Architectural, civil, electrical and mechanical drawings, and how they fit together

Architectural & engineering scales

Floor plans, sections and elevations

Symbols, notation, abbreviations and material schedules

Dimension, finishes, details, area calculations, and material take offs

Understanding specifications

Commercial and residential blueprints

What previous participants said:

“Everything presented was extremely valuable to me personally. I am glad I chose thise course for BC Housing CPD"”

"Chad was great! Super helpful with I required additional information."

"This course was both interesting and informative."

https://icba.simplesignup.ca/en/3672