LEARN TO READ & UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS, Reading Site Plans Lesson #2

In this series I teach you how to read construction drawings using a variety of examples. This video go over a site plan for a new house in a subdivision. The house is on a corner lot and there are a number of things discussed that you need to consider whenever you review a site plan.
I reference my textbook Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings by Tom Stephenson, It can be purchased on Amazon.com
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!
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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 Association’s 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.

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[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m happy to help!

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Thanks Klinten! I’m happy they are helping you. Keep learning!

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[@TomStephensontraining]

Great Peyton, what is your new job?

[@ElmiMohamud-su5ht]

Hi Prof,
Very insightful series! I'm sure it was mentioned but you kindly confirm the elevation measurement unit and what is the easiest way to identify this in drawings?
Thanks

[@ElmiMohamud-su5ht]

Hi Prof, really insightful! I'm sure it was mentioned but wasn't too sure. Can you kindly confirm the elevation measurement unit - and also what's the easiest way to know?
Thanks.

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[@TomStephensontraining]

Thanks Velcro watching, and the kind words, very appreciated.

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[@TomStephensontraining]

Excellent, happy to help

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Very nice explanation
Thanks

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Great, thanks for the kind words!

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[@divinetherapy2383]

Hi Tom, thank you so much for helping out upcoming students. Just wondering would these also be relevant in Australia?

[@thecurious6721]

100%. The principles are the same in all countries. The symbols maybe different, as professor said in the previous lecture.

[@TomStephensontraining]

They are except anything building code related will undoubtedly be different as will building envelope change based on a warmer climate. Maybe some southern parts of Australia are colder are they?

[@vivianv8937]

Professor Tom, how do owners know the grading work ( elevations and slop) has been done correctly? does the person takes over grading need certain certificate? Thank you

[@TomStephensontraining]

Depends on the project requirements. Often there are people that have been highly tained in layout performing that task. But re certification and certainty a licensed professional surveyor is used

[@mikeromero9563]

Hey! Tom! I'm currently studying Construction Management. I was wondering if you could go over a lake house site plan if you had any drawings of that?

[@TomStephensontraining]

Hi Mike, I don’t have a lake house site plan, at some point i will go over some other site plans.

[@Stay_postive_stayfocus]

Hello Professor Tom.
I’m just getting started in the industry taking Residential Construction Management Courses. What type of work would I be looking for to gain experience while in school?

[@TomStephensontraining]

Oh there are so many, ill try to do a video in the future. Great question. Start by doing anything that gets you close to doing and understanding the work with a good ethical employer.

[@Stay_postive_stayfocus]

@@TomStephensontraining thank you Professor Tom. I continue to search for employment opportunities and continue to watch your videos and apply with my schooling

[@jainjugal98]

Are these similar to drawings in the US? I would want to spend all the hours mindfully. Please let me know sir.

[@TomStephensontraining]

Yes the only difference is some use metric measurements instead of imperial measurements. Codes can differ state to state and province to province. Otherwise how to read and interpret drawings is very universal. Building methods pretty much the same with wood frame construction.

[@jainjugal98]

@@TomStephensontraining thank you. Have you done any videos for metal building structures?