Learn How To Read Construction Plans

Understand Commercial and Residential Construction Plans

How to Read Construction Plans

AEC Industry Essential Skills

Understanding how to read blueprints (or construction documents) is crucial for professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry as it serves as the universal language of construction. Blueprints provide detailed information about a building’s design, dimensions, materials, and structural elements. VDCI offers a two-course blueprint reading training bundle that covers both residential and commercial construction.

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Blueprint Reading Course Bundle

Learn how to read blueprints for residential construction and commercial construction projects in this 2-course bundle. By learning both types of construction projects, you will be fully equipped to interpret various construction plans in the workforce.

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AEC Industry Essential Skills
Blueprint Reader Job Qualification
Blueprint Reading Certificate of Completion

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Commercial Construction Blueprint Reading

This is an online blueprint reading course for commercial projects. Learn from a licensed architect how to read blueprint drawings for a mixed-use commercial project that includes hotel, retail and parking.

Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of Construction Documents (blueprints) for a Mixed-Use Commercial project.
Analyze different drawings and see how information is referenced throughout a set of Construction Documents.
Evaluate the similarities between all sets of construction documents submitted for building permits.

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Residential Construction Blueprint Reading

This is an online blueprint reading class for residential construction projects. Learn from a licensed architect about drawing types, scale and about the relationships between drawings.

Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of Construction Documents (blueprints).
Analyze different drawings and see how scale is presented throughout a set of Construction Documents.
Evaluate the similarities between all sets of blueprint construction documents submitted for building permits.
Recognize the need for consistency in presenting information in all types of Construction Document in this online blueprint reading course.

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Why blueprint reading?

Construction blueprints are vital to the construction process because they provide a clear and concise plan for the project. Blueprints show how the building will be constructed, including the location of doors, windows, plumbing, and electrical features. They also show what materials to use and where, as well as the overall aesthetic.

Blueprints are a part of construction planning that help reduce misunderstandings in a project. They allow all the different teams involved in the project to know what needs to be done and when. For example, if the blueprint for a house did not specify the exact dimensions of the rooms, the builders might end up putting the windows in the wrong place or making the doors too small. Blueprints also help in determining the overall costs. They can help you determine the materials needed, keep track of the budget, and decide on major purchases. A blueprint can help you avoid rework, change orders, and delays.

Blueprints are created by a team of designers, architects, and engineers to bring together all the pertinent items required into one set of documents. Blueprints contain three major elements: the drawing, dimensions, and notes.