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Basic Level |
3 Modules | 5-8 Hours |
This course is a comprehensive overview of construction drawings, ideal for those with little or no experience
Course Overview
Reading House Plans and Construction Drawings is for builders, tradespeople, site managers, estimators, and project managers as well as real estate agents, home appraisers, home inspectors, and building inspectors.
This course is a comprehensive overview of construction drawings, ideal for those with little or no experience. By the end, you will be able to use house plans to find trade information and perform simple material take offs.
Course topics also include an overview of the design process, architectural and engineering scales, floor plans and elevations.
Important Details
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This course takes 5 - 8 hours to complete (including review time and quizzes)
- The course is made up of 3 modules
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Like all BHE courses, you have access for 12 months.
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The course is best viewed on a laptop or desktop.
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Sales within Canada are subject to GST/HST
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Receive 20% off by purchasing Reading House Plans & Construction Drawings and Construction Math 1 & 2 (Whole Course). Use the discount code PLANSMATH at checkout.
Modules
Module 1: Overview
- Plan Reading
- Communication
- Navigating Plans
Module 2: Floor Plans
- Floor Plans
- Symbols & Abbreviations
- Key Features in Plan View
Module 3: Elevations, Sections & Details
- Elevations
- Sections
- Details
Learning Objectives
Module 1: Overview
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Demonstrate an elementary knowledge of plan reading as it relates to home construction
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Describe how construction drawings are used for effective communication
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Explain how to navigate a set of construction drawings
Module 2: Floor Plans
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Explain the purpose of plan drawings
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Interpret common architectural symbols and abbreviations
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Locate and identify key features in the plan view
Module 3: Elevations, Sections & Details
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Explain the purpose of elevation, section, and detail drawings
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List the information provided by elevation, section, and detail drawings
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Demonstrate how to extract basic specifications and information from construction drawings
Credit Values
Completing this course qualifies you for:
BC Housing: 4 CPDs
BPI: 2 CEUs
NAHB: 4 CECs for CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, GMR