LEARN TO READ & UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, HOW TO READ ELEVATION DRAWINGS, LESSON #4

In this video series I take you through the steps that you need to know in order to effectively read construction drawings. This video focuses in on elevation drawings while comparing to the actual house that was built from the drawings. The goal is for you to visualize the finished building which is an important element in reading drawings and I talk about having a process that you go through when reading drawings.
I reference my textbook Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings by Tom Stephenson, It can be purchased on Amazon.
If you wish to see the other videos in this series review my playlists on my channel, click subscribe and the notification icon. If you have questions leave them in the comments section and have a wonderful day!
Print Reading, Understanding Construction Drawings Video Series
Lesson 1 Site Plans Doncaster Lot 61 ` • LEARN TO READ & UNDERS...
Lesson 2 Site Plans Whittington • LEARN TO READ & UNDERS...
Lesson 3 Commercial Site Plans • HOW TO READ A COMMERCI...
Lesson 4 Elevation Drawings Doncaster • LEARN TO READ & UNDERS...
Tom Stephenson is a national award-winning professor (George Brown College, University of Toronto) and best-selling author whose background in education spans nearly three decades. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management, business management, human resource management, architecture, carpentry, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge, reinvigorate corporate culture, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada. Before breaking into the academic realm, Tom acquired more than a decade of practical project-management experience, operating a mid-sized Toronto-based general contracting firm. He is also the author of the newly released Planning, Scheduling, and Control of Construction Projects with American Technical Publishers and the four best-selling editions of Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings with Nelson Publishing Canada. Tom most recently received the Toronto Construction Associations' 2020 Chancellor’s Award for “helping his peers become more ethical, knowledgeable and professional.” A champion of change management, Tom takes pride in helping students and businesses navigate uncharted territories, take calculated risks and rise above the status quo. Some of the companies he’s worked with include Mattamy Homes, EllisDon, BIRD Construction, MCA, Maple Reinders, and Tucker HiRise, University of Toronto Project Managers.

[@wasswahassan8691]

Thank you so much Tom. I have been having difficulties in interpreting construction drawings and I believe that your efforts to give more light on this issue has helped many more especially me.

[@TomStephensontraining]

Wonderful! That’s great!

[@goldLion45]

Appreciate your extensive knowledge on construction drawings. I work in the trade field but I have always been limited due to not understanding drawings. So far out of the first 4 videos my confidence in learning how to read them is greater than I imagined. Again Thank You Professor Stevenson!!

[@TomStephensontraining]

Your welcome Shelby, happy to help

[@barakpit5055]

Thank you so much Tom! I'm so glad I found your channel. You do a great job and pass on your knowledge to others with great patience and modesty. I would be happy if you could do a series on quantity calculations (takeoffs) and what are the methods for calculating floors, walls, etc. Thanks again and keep on going!

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks Barak, I will get to that at some point as there are many things you can do in takeoffs to make it easier

[@bamxuberant]

Tom! Thank you so much for these videos. Im so glad i found your channel. I'm a new superintendent who does envision myself in the PM role eventually. Your videos are super helpful. Thank you so much!

[@TomStephensontraining]

Wonderful, I’m So happy to help!

[@17lake]

Absolutely an amazing professor

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks Lake, you will do great things in your career, just keep at it and never stop trying to learn more!!

[@cesarespinosa2578]

Thank You Tom… your videos are incredibly helpful. I learned so much in such a short time

[@TomStephensontraining]

Great I’m glad they help you Cesar!

[@federicojimenez]

I love. , Tha class,,. thanks Tom. Tha is at great class I was looking for long time

[@TomStephensontraining]

Excellent Frederico!

[@TheEndeavorTV]

thanks for sharing

[@TomStephensontraining]

Happy to help

[@katygergos6509]

Thank you, how can I connect with you?

[@dearspuntikenthusiast4101]

Thank you!

[@TomStephensontraining]

Great I hope they help you

[@AFGHAN14559]

thank you, sirI really appreciate you

[@TomStephensontraining]

Great! Thanks for watching I’m glad the videos help you!

[@ainedismasrumanyika9849]

Good explanations.

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks I’m glad they are well received

[@rashmeetrajpal9588]

Hello Tom, Thankyou so much for such amazing videos and lessons. I am located in Mississauga Ontario, a recent graduate, working as an estimator, had a quick question. I recently came across with a drawing for one of our project in GTA. It has dotted cross line in the Garage area. does it represent the celling of the area. Also as new estimator I get stuck when I calculate Material takeoff for celling such as drywalls insulation etc. How to understand if there is a drop celling. Would highly appreciate if you can give some lessons on General Material estimations. Thankyou so much Again :) Regards Rashmeet

[@TomStephensontraining]

Hi Rashmeet, I’m happy the videos help, without seeing it is hard to say for sure but it is likely there to indicate that the ceiling is at a different height then the rest of the house ceiling, its dropped, if it is the first floor plan. If it is the foundation plan it is indicating that the slab is at different level then the first floor. Hope thar helps, and i will try to do some basic estimating videos at some point. Check my playlists on my home channel page for the floor plan video.

[@TZNedim]

Thanks Prof Stephenson. You mentioned that there is a possibility to download your Book content on Amazon. I checked it, but I can't find it. Please could you send the link to purchase it as PDF file. Or what is any email for further contact.

[@TomStephensontraining]

Hi TZ, if you search my name (Tom Stephenson) and understanding construction drawings it should come up. I’m glad you are watching and learning from the videos.

[@helenawu2493]

hello! does the book also applies to united states?

[@TomStephensontraining]

Mostly except for the metric part

[@TomStephensontraining]

Also more applicable for northern states like New York or Washington

[@federicojimenez]

I need the know about the first class the drawing joint

[@TomStephensontraining]

Check the playlists and you should see it. Keep learning!

[@ramirez7852]

Do you have books in these drawings and elevations

[@TomStephensontraining]

Yes I do. You can google my Name Tom Stephenson in Amazon and Understanding Construction Drawings should come up. All the best!