Are you looking to better understand the information found on working drawings for estimating? This course covers the basic content of residential working drawings. It includes several types of drawings to help students become familiar with all aspects of blueprint reading. Upon completion of this class, students will have a good understanding of house plans and be able to:

• Identify the information included in title blocks, cover sheets and schedules
• Realize the liability and contractual obligations arising from working with blueprints
• Differentiate between items shown in the section and in elevation and the importance of the ‘cut plane’
• Calculate vertical and horizontal dimensions in both imperial and metric
• Recognize building terms, abbreviations and symbols common to the building industry

Comprehend the information included on-site plans, including grades, slope and setbacks.

Course Format: Self-Paced

Course Duration: 8 Hours (approx)