How to Read Commercial Construction Plans: A Beginners Guide 

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I appreciate your time and consideration for us beginners, good luck with all of your future designs, and builds of course.

I thought i would never find a video like this. Im a brick layer becoming a forman/project manager. You have showed me I can do this and its easier than i thought!

i'm a construction Engr student and seriously your vids are helping so much .. thank you!

I wish I had a teacher like you for a couple years so now I'll be prepared for what its coming my way..thanks

Hello. I'm architecture in Brazil and I'm living in USA. Appreciate your videos, I'm learning with you, about construction. It's very different about construction in Brazil. Thank you and more videos please 😊

I have to watch every single video of you Jesse lane. Your energy it's amazing. 👍👍👍

Thank you man. Didn't even wait to the end to give a thumbs up. God bless man!! Thanks. Fun and clear video. Much appreciated!!

Excellent overview of the design process from an "earthbound" perspective. Many architects come from the liberal arts world!

Architectural Structural Civil Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing

Thanks for your time and explanation of the drawings and just a little bit about what it means to be a general contractor.

I just started being an estimator at my job. These videos are helpful I think this stuff is going to take a while to get down

Very good video! Can you do one explaining your approach and method for pricing one of those projects? How did you win the project and how did you get to the price to win it.

This Small Job of your had helped me to get ideas on reading the plans , I whish had a Copy by myside and play you video again, THAT WOULD MAKE A GREAT DIFFERENCE. Thanks.

Bruh.. did you just invent the "business dab".. I'm dead lmao

I learn a lot thanks master

This is very helpful, thank you!!

Jesse thank you so much for the insight. I can't wait to use some of your tips tomorrow at work. #YouAreTheMan

Good video Thanks a lots Got a general idea of construction drawing.

awesome vid. Thank you!

Thank you Im learning millwork estimating this is a big help.

Excellent video, thank you👍🏼

Hi Jesse. I really enjoyed this video. I'm a Awning / sign manufacturer and installer. I often have problems finding the details such as measurements and material types when it comes to the signage. This is crucial since this is required in order to properly quote jobs. Can you offer any suggestions?

You use construct connect and blue beam? That's what there training me on

Excellent video

Thanks for the great info! :) Do you think you can do a video diving into fire-rated walls, glass, etc?

Thanks!

I am taking the contract and the project administration for the general contractor and I am having trouble with passing the test. Any suggestions do you offer a class anywhere?

nice video

That poster on your wall is smart. It just made me think of this line about my industry: "97% of PAINTING CONTRACTORS who watch you video will quit, and not spend even 3 minutes to find out how they too can bid on profitable COMMERCIAL PAINTING PROJECTS by having their blueprints (drawings) measured the easy way!"

The professional dab 😂😂😂 love it. Btw you with braces is hot. Thanks for the video you're very much appreciated

haha i like this video...........his videos are interesting

anyway to get some blueprints sent to study them?

Great content. You actually sound funnier at a slower speed :)

It still gets me hot when each trade is only referring to one sheet. It's certainly the superintendents job to coordinate everything and review field conditions. But the trades should also take a guick look at the other drawings. Also not having a drawing set not mine on site is a problem. Yes we have I pads and such but each trade should have at least the a 1 or floor plan and ceiling drawing. Some subs send there guys to job and they are lost.

Do you provide the client with a itemized scope of work for each trade to go along with your bids?

i like your video can you do one like a warehouse like amazon with conveyor belts

Anybody know whwere i can see the drawings examples for MEP and Structual?

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Hi Jesse, I have dm ed you on instagram but haven't received any reply so I post here. I am curious about residential constructions in the US. I was just wondering why the houses in the US made from wood instead of concrete while houses in Asia are made from concrete which I think more lasting. The other day I also googled and didn't find any company that build with precast brick materials (which can be less expensive). Is it because florida has storms and it doesn't comply with the code? Do u need to get new material (precast brick) certification before you can use them? Thanks

Do you have a Construction project management certificate?

Would it be improper to request a video like this specific to masonry? I’m trying to move up the ladder in my commercial masonry company and I need to know how to read plans for that. I really appreciate your expertise and your willingness to share what you’ve learned. I plan on taking a formal class but I want to get whatever bass info I can beforehand. Thanks in advance, either way.

What programs do you use??

How do I establish elevations

My question to all of this is why do they force the MEP engineered plans why do you need them

why nobody talks about flooring

Are you related to Anthony Michael Hall? Definitely resemble him.

I would ask you out on site 😉

He is helpful, but he's waaaaay too positive!!!!!

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The video is more of a general information rather than actually Read Blueprints.

You jump around a lot but I am ok with it. LOL keeps the video intresting

Loved the video! Very informative! You are an excellent teacher... Keep up the good work!

AMAZING Video Jesse!!!! I've been waiting for this since our talk last week!!!!

Great work. Please do more in depth video's about commercial blueprint reading and all aspects of a superintendents job responsibilities to keep a job on time and on buget, thank you sir you are very informative. And, if I get the job I will be Soo thankful for your tutilage.

Thanks for the video...starting carpenters apprenticeship soon👌

Such a helpful video, even though i somewhat know how to read plans its helpful to see you explain more about the codes and such! Working on starting up my own drywall/metal framing along with my dad and very excited to get started and your videos are so helpful i appreciate your videos and hopefully I can get a consultation call with you soon to get more in depth answer I'm looking for! for now im trying to do as much research as i can do online.

This video helped me a lot with understanding blueprints! Thank You!

I'm an A&E Project Coordinator for a turn-key site development/real estate enhancement company that services the telecom industry--and I'm still VERY new to construction drawings, so this was EXTREMELY helpful!! Thank you so much!

i receive some prints very limited info on flooring i have to be requesting info all the time,why they make it so hard for the flooring guy

Jesse, great information. Thanks a lot. You are doing a great job. God bless you

if you need a glass and glazing company in the Tampa Bay area feel free to reach out to us! Great work! Great vids!

Very good dear

Thank you

Hey Jessie great video very informative. I have where can I find information about the slab on grade on a set of plans

Your camera is bad sir. I’m trying my hardest to see this video but it’s dull.

Ahhaha I like to keep things interesting 😂😂😂😂😂

don't forget the termite spray or you're screwed 😆

Jesse, Thank you for sharing your expertise, I found your content most engaging.....dated 2019 hey....... and here I am, wayyy in the future still finding value!! xoxo

Im getting ready to take blueprint test on just the Painting part. Im a painter. Could u rec a video that focuses on ghe as far as blueprints plse. I watched your vid and it was great. Just feel like i need something more. Like figuring square footage if the ceiling is 9.3 or 12 ft ect

great video! im new to construction drawings and this helped a lot!

RU-vid pushed this video to me, I reckon it's due to I am also a licensed builder and structural engineer in Australia. Anyway, good to find your channel, it's of professional and informative content!

Hi Jesse. My problem is counting stairs for big buildings (commercial) Do you have a video or a suggestion on how i can learn properly counting?

Thank you! I work for a commercial window treatment company and I just got promoted to help with take offs. Exciting

I will be uploading a video showing how I estimated the concrete for an apartment using blue beam . Take a look at my channel . ATM I am editing the video

I see you use a MaciSO and use Preview. Have you used Bluebeam before on a PC? Is there a good Mac version of that?

There's nothing in here that I notice about ground work, grading, underground structures or spaces, or the foundations. Correct?

Did anyone talk about that quote on the wall? No? Been checking the comments to see if anyone else noticed.. I hope that's your space, it says a lot about you. You've already gained my respect the 1st minute in..

Plumbing is usually coordinated by the Mechanical Engineer.

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Fun to watch and loads of good content.

What do I need to have to do what yiu do? A college degree? A construction license?

I can't see it's blur. But I'm very thankful for the information.

your the best Jess always wondered about it because I worked as a labourer for owner/quantity surveyor/supervisor in his home build renovation lot there man but he was like yourself very articulate and professional one more new subscriber friend.

A professional businessman dab!! Classic..

Take off the Read on the name of your video. Thanks for explaining

I love this guy lmao thanks for the video/perspective.

Hey buddy your video its amazing you are great teacher i need some tips of you i founded my company i dont know how get more leads i have all experience in the job i just need some help. You are a professional in the field

Thank you nice video, I'm a Kitchen Designer :)

Nice overview of commercial plans! Thank you!

You are very thorough. Thank you.

Talking way too fast, using too much jargon, and jumping around too much with no real logical progression. I tried using this for my carpenters apprentice class and we had to stop half way through, too confusing for my students.

Great video, Jesse! Just subscribed!

This is great thanks

This is great! Shareable and a base to teach new hires! Thank you!

Awesome Tutorial

Awesome video, you can tell how much you like your job..!!

nice sir I m beginner thinks

Good job Jesse. A suggestion would be to do a structural drawing review. Let me know if you need a mechanical (or MEP) engineer to give input on their decision making.

Jesse, very informative. Have a question regarding finishes. How does a person just starting out figure out what areas need painting? For example, new millwork. Do they plans tell you or is this a question for the GC? Along these lines, is there a method from looking at the plans to figure out wall lengths and height?

This was the first video online that actually helped me. Jesse ... dude ... Name is Joe. I work as a commercial carpenter in CLE and surrounding areas. I'd like to learn blue print reading as it applies to what I do? Please help? Thx.