Bricklaying, how to read and scale drawings

[@benkennedy7643]

Being a bricky myself and just setting up on my own after 20 years experience. Takes alot of confidence and knock backs. And can be quite daunting. Ur great at what u do mate and u can see ur a pro. All the best. Great vid

[@text3523]

It might not be interesting to some people with regards to content. Meaning seeing him actually building, but this is the first step. Without understanding the drawings how are you meant to understand the build? It will be interesting to see the build come to life from that drawing and I find it personally quite satisfying seeing something come from the paper to reality. It’s genuinely a beautiful thing. I work in administration and I’m sure I’m not alone in saying it but there seems to be a few who also don’t do a trade that just enjoy it for the simple fact of seeing something grow, from the ground up. When Charlie did the new build site, there were instances there where he would refer to the drawings briefly without going into too much detail; more than likely because he was onsite and busy. It’s actually nice to see what other work goes on in the background and what goes on upstairs when a builder is actually building. I enjoyed this video.

[@jeromeduffy9270]

I totally agree. Its Math , Geometry, common sense

[@johntenhave1]

This is the bit the once over lightly channels do not bother to let you know, but it is very insightful to see the work and the thinking that goes into every job. The is the bit that the troops do not get to see either and why you deserve the big bucks. Great video Charlie. Thanks you.

[@text3523]

As a side comment from my other one, there are a few things I’d find quite interesting to see if you could edit these into the build video. These might sound like ridiculous suggestions but I’ll throw them out there. Could we have a side by side shot of the drawing and your actual build as you go along. 1) brick and block work 2) steel work 3) cavity and insulation examples 4) any discrepancies in the drawings and what you build to over come those problems. 5) elevation drawings to finished product. Just a few things I’d find interesting since I’m not a builder with explanation from the drawings in real time on site, even if just short snippets.

[@davidhorwood7074]

Knowledge is power charlie i think some of us are just capable of teaching ourselves how to read drawings some people just have no hope but it is true wot your saying some employers like to keep a leash on you to hold you bck

[@mufcfam1237]

very useful video nice work mate

[@ravidhull8724]

I like the video bro but can a make a video on what to look in the plan as a bricklayer when you start a new site and where do you start on the first day

[@mysterygardener3619]

That's cool interesting to see drawings from a different trade. I was a mechanical engineer when I drew up drawings in my trade the tolerances much smaller but I bet when you measure your building I bet you tolerances are much more accurate than people think . look forward to the next clip .Andy

[@ashturner4861]

That was ace for the knowledge, me & two mates are starting in Jan by ourselves for the first time all under 24, if you ever got time release some more you explain it well bro.

[@Changy_C]

Good enough description for beginners, probably could do with telling them how you know that was an upright steel post from looking at it etc

[@Braaayyyy]

seeing you give advice to that young girl who's also a brickie (beth), I hope you make it big !

[@frosta12]

Good stuff, would like to see more on drawings 👊

[@royleonard1963]

I was struggling to sleep, but I'm fine now after watching your video!!😅😅😅

[@knightstemplar8379]

There's always one lol...

[@Johncofi80]

Thanks for warning us bro, tryna learn as much as i need

[@scoyle1750]

High lighting is a useful tip, good run through of drawings Charlie boy👍

[@mikejames663]

Charlie, that internal wall is 3.260m overall, not inside to inside, not sure where you marked the distance just checking??

[@michaelhall8993]

Good educating video only thing I’d say Charlie is after 30 yrs in game and many run ins with architects I like to stay away from scaling cause they all cover there arses by saying ‘do not scale from these drawings’

[@bluevanmani]

Yep totally agree then don’t want to know when you try to explain that the measurements don’t work. Structure engineers ain’t no better pass the buck between each other

[@neilsmart78]

Yes agree as well

[@Jim_Newlands]

Oh, yes......isn't that a fact!

[@mervyndavies2250]

I think we all agree on that.

[@bettyswollocks7683]

Yup engineers are just as bad, when you get your sketch with heights for founds it always says check nail sizes prior to build

[@garyhartill41]

Brilliant video Charlie, keep it up mate 👍

[@peadar02]

@charlie be careful when scaling off measurements from drawings.... it’s not recommended to scale off. Use figured dimensions only. Go back to client and tell them give you the information you require. I noticed that drawing didn’t say the the scale on a page size. For instance the drawings could have been plotted on an A3 size sheet on Autocad or Revit etc but was then printed on an A1 drawing ( size on this video). This will throw your scale out.

[@brickysmate]

I usually measure it all up solid through all doors and windows then that covers cost for all the pissing about and I was always told doors and windows don't build themselves, then had the extras onto the list

[@markanderson6969]

Definitely agree, its the only way to do it

[@CharlieCollison]

That’s how I do it 👌🏼👍🏻

[@kyzzzonbogdan2051]

Thanks mate I’m learning my self. Also if you can , can u explain how you know the Materials to use it n Different parts of the build

[@ade7163]

I notice the reference to the retaining wall details and calculations. Did you get these for your movement joint spacings?

[@jt-eb9fw]

This is how I remember. Naught elephants smoke weed. 😆

[@kellymelrose8527]

been bricklaying for 40 ..but dont have the confidence to read anything but the simplest plans...have you ever interpreted something wrong and had to rectify work ?

[@michaelkeating962]

Great video Charlie 👍👍

[@brandoncattermole9403]

This is interesting. Always read from your diagram

[@identitywithheld1027]

An estimator/QS will take off directly from drawings and enter the data into a 'estimation spreadsheet'. I mark up the drawings after I've measured. That way I know that if something's not marked the up, it's not measured. You're pricing labour only?

[@JimJimpmjj]

Nice very informative thanks 👍

[@callumfarrall958]

Great video

[@elliottdebell7783]

More like this very interesting 👍🏼 all the stuff college doesn’t teach you

[@alexcallery5246]

Charlie, 6min20secs in with the wall measurements . Using one wall length minus another to get another measurement - don’t forget the measurements are internal so you also need to add on the thickness of the wall to give you the overall length that you are trying to find 👍🏻

[@sharkhunt9476]

Are you building a new home for your family or just a addition. Your doing a great job CHARLIE 👍

[@Matt-ve2xx]

Is this for the UK?

[@stephenhall3611]

best thing to do with drawings is to remember to take them to work with you

[@si-vz8ny]

dont add any unnessacery movement joints if not on the drawings its 10-12 meters in brickwork

[@rafaela.3239]

Thanks Charlie.

[@gazzabowers1184]

Have u seen the spreadsheet that Stu uses ? Brilliant once put prices per brick etc totals up for its self. Gazza

[@deanmachaye9967]

What’s that call? Can you link me to a video

[@gazzabowers1184]

@@deanmachaye9967 kzbin.info/www/bejne/noSZoGujZ5h5l5I sorry m8 it's Chall had wrong person in head.

[@gazzabowers1184]

@@deanmachaye9967 hope I've seen it right ain't no good wiv technology.😂

[@fru1t1]

👍👍

[@bricklayingwithamy1546]

First 😃

[@Garyck88]

Not this time 😏

[@stuartjones1982]

Also I would mention internal blockwork openings. Many times I've looked at a 900 door and its 960 or vice versa. My drawings are normally A4 so I take a pic on my phone and enlarge it 👍

[@danlawrence8502]

💪

[@andrewpalij4691]

Joke nowadays you are doing the quantities for them years ago used to get a bill of quantities and price off that.

[@morganazzopardi2187]

Cool video. They dont teach u this in school 😂

[@stuartjones1982]

I use the plan and elevation. Must admit I've never scaled mate

[@malcelwell7209]

Hiya Charlie how’s it going have you got an up date for all your viewers On the boys

[@deanmachaye9967]

All been slacked. He’s told us that

[@John-rg6kt]

First

[@shaunroberts-downing3815]

the measurement is under ur left hand

[@MarkGould-e6j]

British Archtects are so lazy at putting dimensions on drawings , in Germany they are on there the amount of time scaling Brit drawings takes a while but fair play to you , you know with a scale rule when you think how much the Architects get paid but on most drawings it does say scale but warns you it’s not accurate

[@matthewward4661]

Here 371 times

[@Stevepomfrey]

Could you please say that again lol

[@jordenjorden267]

So much info at once 😂😂

[@RSBRICKWORKGROUNDWORKS]

Here to here here here here 😂😂

[@jordenjorden267]

Ryan Sharp 😂😂😂😂

[@bankoktrollalot7978]

never go on a boat with an irish bricklayer standing in as a skipper/boat builder,,,if you do take his screwdriver off him

[@incorrect1844]

North-west elevation

[@tophodonthetrowel4730]

They gave me a couple for free... won't tel you why.. 😂😂

[@bobisthatyou9316]

Jesus that was hard to listen to

[@jimmyjim3049]

💤💤💤💤

[@darkviper62]

Reading drawings your mind has to translate from 2D to 3D most architects struggle with this.