Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions, this easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process- from site work, foundations, and structural systems to interior work and finishes. Covering all the latest technological advances, noted architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on: Blueprint standards-ANSI, ISO, AWS, and ASME Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) Lines, views, elevations, and dimensions Layouts of all construction drawing types-architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical Specifications-Master Format and Uni Format Symbols-materials, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others How to avoid costly pitfalls on construction projects You’ll also find a glossary of terms for quick reference, convenient tables and charts for identifying symbols and abbreviations, and much more. Inside This Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics – Blueprint Standards – Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal Language – Understanding Lines – Types of Views – Understanding Dimensions – Layout of Construction Drawings – Understanding Industrial Blueprints – The Meaning of Symbols – Understanding Schedules – Specifications – ISO Issues, Codes, and Building Regulations – Construction Business Environment Blueprint Reading Construction Drawings for the Building Trade 1st Edition by Sam Kubba and Publisher Mc Graw-Hill Education (Professional). ISBN: 9780071549875, 0071549870. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9780071549868, 0071549862.