Understanding Construction Drawings: For Housing and Small Business 4th Edition

Understanding Construction Drawings: For Housing and Small Business is the essential guide for anyone in the building trades seeking to master the skill of reading construction drawings. Whether you’re a carpenter, HVAC installer, electrician, or general contractor, this book teaches you how to efficiently read, cross-reference, and apply the information found in construction drawings—ensuring that your projects run smoothly and without costly delays.

Now in its 4th Edition, this Canadian textbook offers comprehensive, hands-on learning, featuring five sets of fully detailed construction drawings from multiple companies. These drawings, presented in both metric and imperial units, provide valuable visual aids to complement the text. The book covers a wide range of topics including energy efficiency, sustainable building practices, building information modelling (BIM), and engineered flooring systems.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Instruction: Step-by-step guidance for understanding all aspects of construction drawings

• Hands-on Learning: Includes five sets of construction drawings to reinforce your understanding with real-world examples

• Updated Content: Reflects the most current National Building Code of Canada (NBC) requirements, energy efficiency practices, and sustainable construction methods

• Coverage of Key Topics: Includes BIM, 3-D images, engineered flooring systems, roof framing, concrete strengths, and more

• Instructor Resources: Access to the Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoint slides, and the new set of drawings

Ideal For:

• Students in the building trades seeking to master the skill of reading construction drawings

• Aspiring and established construction professionals in carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and general contracting

• Those interested in understanding modern construction techniques, including sustainable and energy-efficient practices

• Educators looking for comprehensive teaching resources in construction drawing education

Authors:

Tom Stephenson (Author)

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