Title: Determine materials based on a blueprint.
Course: Building Trades II (17009-II) > Section: CORE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS: Applying Fundamental Construction Skills

Determination should include

- relating wall sections and details (e.g., elevations) with the floor plan
- generating a cutting list from plans
- indicating the number of pieces, thickness, width, and length to within +/- 1/16 inch
- selecting type of materials.

IRC: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 provide the information to determine the code-approved material and size of materials for spans and spacing. These chapters cover approved materials and span charts for the code-compliant selection.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are blueprints used to estimate materials needed for a job?
- Where is information about doors and windows located on a blueprint?