Masonry

 is a prehistoric trade.
 Oldest form of construction
Blueprint
Also known as construction drawing.
Usually produces a white line on a blue
background.
Detailed plan in building something, such as a
building or a machine.
 Working Drawing
It is a type of technical drawing that is part of the
documentation needed in building an engineering product
or plan.
 Guidelines In Reading The Blueprint.
1. Read the Title Block
Shows blueprint’s name, number, location and site.
2. Read the revision Block

Use if there are changes made in the building.

Changes are being listed here.
3. Read the note and the Legend
Comprised with other symbols and numbers.
4. Determine the view
A. Plan
B. Elevation
C. Section
a. Plan view – is a birds eye view of a
planned work.
 a
building.
c. Section view – shows the imaginary vertical slice
of a building that indicates how something is being
built.
5. Establish the Scale – use precise
measurements for proper construction.
6. Inspect the Grind system – this is useful when a certain worker
in the team cannot pinpoint the location of something.
7. Locate the doors and windows – this shows
which way the door will swing upon.
8. Identify the appliances – household appliances
are being realistically represented to be readily
recognizable.