Learn How To Read MECHANICAL (HVAC) Drawings!

Learn how to read mechanical (HVAC) construction drawings in this video. I'll explain how I approach reading a set of mechanical construction drawings (put together by a mechanical engineer) as well as focusing in on heating, cooling and the types of mechanical equipment we'll find in a building. Enjoy!
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[@halfbakedcultivation5300]

Where are those blueprints available

[@DanAbbott-SMCC]

I'm a little baffled by the eye shield, but who cares. This is an excellent review. Very well done.

[@planandspec]

Safety First! 😎🤣

[@SunilSharma-xs9xg]

Thank you for uploading very useful content!

[@planandspec]

My pleasure!

[@daaisees14]

Thank you for these videos!!! I am going through a career change right now and looking into becoming a project engineer. This gets me excited and has really helped me build my knowledge, makes it all less intimidating

[@planandspec]

You're so welcome!

[@GOLDHAWK360]

Your videos are awesome. Thank you for your time and effort sir.

[@planandspec]

Absolutely - thank you for taking the time to drop a comment, I always appreciate reading them!

[@angiemuharremi6992]

Awesome video and very clear, thank you so much!! I am hoping electrical is next :D

[@planandspec]

Coming soon!

[@nodice100]

I'm an Architectural intern working at a firm. Despite this not being what I studied in school it's still VERY useful for me to become a better well-rounded architect in the future; this stuff helps me understand consultant drawings at my office. Thank you!!!!

[@planandspec]

Great to hear! The people working in the field appreciate well toubd3d Architects

[@ebadasgharvlogs237]

very informative sir

[@planandspec]

Thank you for watching!!

[@IkKhan-bh5xl]

I click on your video regarding blueprints at 1:30AM and endup watching whole playlist for blueprints Really great content

[@planandspec]

😁😁😁 I do this all the time when I find some good content 👌 Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment

[@Brodie.dem2003]

If you could make a video on what types of subcontractors cover what scopes of work that’d be sick, or if you could do a video going over PEMBs at a high level that’d also be awesome. Either way, great videos!!!

[@planandspec]

Great suggestions! I will do one on the subs/scope. I'll think to see if I can combine the PEMB with another topic or if it could be a standalone. Thank you for joining along!

[@Walkingrelaxing]

Can you do a video on understanding where the devices are placed on the ahu from reading the print?

[@planandspec]

There should typically be an enlarged detail on the drawings of the AHU showing different components / sensors / etc or could be also found in the shop drawings.

[@shehab3291]

Keep up the great work. Do you mind sharing what app/software you use for combining pictures and videos?

[@planandspec]

Any video editing software should allow you to layer picture/video, I actually use multiple (they all do the same thing). Big names are Adobe Premier Pro or Final Cut Pro.

[@KeinSchnellerDazzler]

Wow, this is great stuff! Your videos are awesome. I keep an eye out for new ones posted. They have helped me a lot for work. What upcoming videos are in the works? Thanks for the great videos!

[@planandspec]

Awesome to hear! A few upcoming, no spoilers though 😅🤣🤣

[@monicag5148]

I own a HVAC company with my husband and looking for a way to help out more when it comes to bid. This helped a lot. Thanks!

[@planandspec]

So glad to hear, that is 👌

[@medicusc]

Thank you

[@planandspec]

Of course!

[@monsieurfudge9990]

Nice shout out to The Engineering Mindset, they really do some great breakdowns on the systems.

[@planandspec]

Yes they do!

[@MC-mq8mh]

Awesome video, helped me out a lot. For real, thanks.

[@planandspec]

Great to hear!

[@James-pe1ky]

Thank you for this. Essential information to understanding HVAC interactions with energy efficient technologies incorporated into the Built Environment.

[@planandspec]

Thank you for dropping the comment! Appreciate you!

[@andrewshaw278]

Awesome! Perfect. Just started a PM job. Need all the help!

[@planandspec]

😁😁 So glad you found this

[@abachevictor897]

Every single video you post is very important to and I really appreciate you 🙏🏾😌

[@planandspec]

Thank you so much for the support! Appreciate you 😎

[@beyondmec_eng]

Man you really nailed it, thanks a lot for the info and your efforts to transmit it!

[@planandspec]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joby3cute]

Great video as always.

[@planandspec]

Thanks for coming back for another watch!

[@EmmaWeber-p4j]

Can you make a video on how to read rebar shop drawings?

[@planandspec]

Oh yes... Everyone is asking, I'm compiling documents for it - been looking for a while for reference material

[@ConcreteButcher]

Need a video for a concrete demo guy like myself on how to find new openings and penetrations on mechanical and plumbing plans. When customers don’t want to give quantities and want me to read their plans.

[@planandspec]

The easiest way to do this is take the mechanical and plumbing drawings and highlight anytime ductwork or piping passes through a wall (youll see the light gray architectural walls on both drawings). This will give you quantities and sizes. Youll also have to look at floor to floor penetrations using the symbols i talk about in this video. There is no quick way to do this, you just have to go page by page. This doesn't work for electrical because conduit pathways aren't drawn on electrical drawings - hope this helps in the meantime 🫡

[@ConcreteButcher]

@@planandspec your videos have helped a ton. Kind of stuck on finding trenches also. I know that if it’s 1st floor or basement I’ll have a trench but how to I know if something is being hung or the pathway is a trench if it’s not called out?

[@planandspec]

Trenches won't be shown, you'll have to look at the civil drawings for the grading plan to see finish surfaces as well as elevations of piping. There would be some subtraction to see how far below any piping is + bedding for that piping.

[@viso7024]

great job

[@planandspec]

Thank you!

[@crackfloor]

continue with this playlist

[@planandspec]

More to come

[@goodluckgameface6627]

Goodluckgameface77 say thank u

[@Budugovorit]

Thank you very much for what you do. This is very interesting, but don't speak so quickly. Work on your speech, speak more clearly and speak more slowly. If you want your video to be watched more.

[@planandspec]

I've realized that I only have one speed, and thats 100 miles per hour. Just kidding, I've gotten this comment quite often - I usually cut dead air in between talking in my final edits to shorten video lengths, but at the expense of going a little faster : / I'll continue to reconsider 😅

[@timothyherman4144]

Just change your playback speed to .75. Problem solved.