How to Read Blueprints
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Design and contract drawings for building projects are commonly called “blueprints”. Join us to explore how a set of drawings comes together and how to read it as we cover the following topics:
- What are blueprints?
- What are design drawings?
- What are the four views commonly used in drawings?
- How can designers make drawings easier to read?
- How are drawing sets typically organized?
- How is bulk information captured in drawings?
- How are building codes incorporated into drawings?
- What are specifications for a project?
- What’s the difference between bid documents and contract documents?
- How can you save money when documenting the scope of work?
- How are revisions to drawings tracked?
- Where should you print, scan or make copies of drawings?
We’re just discussing drawings though we’ve identified a dozen questions you should be able to answer. This information will help you better understand how the scope of work for a project is communicated.
Clear communication through documents is the best way to get an accurate bid for a project AND protect yourself from disagreements over the scope of work. Thus, applying the information we’ll present could save you a fortune.
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Course Instructor
Advocate + Collaborator Ryan Taylor
Ryan Taylor is a registered architect. He’s also earned certifications in energy rating/performance verification, site design, disaster response, distance learning, etc. Ryan is active in community, legislative and building code issues. He’s been speaking/teaching since 2008 and is frequently invited to speak at community and industry events. His comments have been widely published.