Blueprint reading is a crucial skill for anyone working in the construction trades. How you read the prints affects the entire project – from the estimate, through the entire construction process, to completion. Once made, a mistake can cost thousands to correct, so it’s critical you know how to read plans correctly.

Here you’ll find how to read sections, elevations, schedules, architectural plans, structural plans, plumbing plans, HVAC and mechanical plans, electrical plans, and much more.

Contains essential checklists, illustrations, symbols, and isometrics that show every detail you’re likely to find in construction blueprints.