CON 337 - Construction Blueprint Reading

1. Recognize standard blueprint symbols
   1. Identify types of architectural drawings
   2. Classify types of architectural drawings by their characteristics
   3. Identify types of lines
   4. List standard types of symbols used in construction
   5. Identify architectural elevations
   6. Identify architectural schedules
   7. Identify mechanical symbols
   8. Identify electrical symbols
2. Interpret the position of walls and openings from reading the blueprint
   1. Read the architect’s scale ruler
   2. Estimate materials needed to trim a room
   3. Estimate materials for wall and partition framing
3. Estimate the amount of materials needed to construct a building by reading the working drawings
   1. Estimate materials needed to form a footing
   2. Estimate the amount of concrete to pour a footing
   3. Estimate material needed to build a wall form
   4. Estimate the amount of concrete to pour a wall
   5. Estimate the amount of material needed for the floor system
   6. Estimate the materials needed to frame a roof
   7. Estimate materials needed for cornices and gable trim
   8. Estimate roofing materials
   9. Estimate sheathing and siding for a house with a gable roof
   10. Estimate insulation materials
   11. Estimate drywall materials
   12. Estimate materials needed to trim a door