LEARN HOW TO READ FLOOR PLANS, UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, PRINT READING LESSON #6

In this lesson I go over a basement plan and discuss visualizing the finished structure with a focus on footings, foundation walls, steel beams and floor joists. This is lesson 6 you can also review the previous videos below also subscribe, click notifications and check under my playlist for new installments:
Print Reading, Understanding Construction Drawings
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...
Lesson 5 Floor Plan 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.

[@huigao7102]

Professor Tom, How do your know the actual square feet or have any major defects of a building or a house is qualified the requirements of construction drawing? Have any certificated professional( independent third party ) to assess ? Thank you

[@Mary-um4sx]

Thanks!!!!!

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks for the kind words Mary

[@user-dk1tw4jx5x]

Hi Professor, Could you please tell which software did you use to create the 3d model of the basement floor?

[@TomStephensontraining]

Revit was used to create the 3 d flr plans

[@Nomadlifeoffour]

Do you do any lessons on commercial buildings?

[@TomStephensontraining]

Hi Aaron I will at some point have a print reading video. I have lots on PM and site mgmt on my playlists

[@Nomadlifeoffour]

@@TomStephensontraining I’m being considerate for a commercial superintendent role ( it’s been 20 years since I was in the ground up world). So I essentially need a crash course!!

[@Nomadlifeoffour]

@@TomStephensontraining any suggestions on a good crash course refresher video?

[@Nomadlifeoffour]

@@TomStephensontraining ok great I will check out what you have. much appreciated !

[@haariskhan5307]

Can you give link of pdf of building code??

[@TomStephensontraining]

What exactly are you seeking? Which building code?

[@haariskhan5307]

@@TomStephensontraining Actually all building codes related to construction.. I just migrated to Canada..Also it will be helpful if you discuss those building codes in video...

[@rosewilcox7988]

Your arrow guide needs to be and outstanding color it's hard to keep up with were your pointing at

[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks for the feedback