Blueprint Reading and Estimating Flashcards
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What is a 'change order' in construction?
Answer: A written modification to the original contract scope, cost, or schedule
A change order is a written document that formally modifies the original construction contract, including changes to scope, cost, and/or schedule.
Which view on a blueprint shows a building as seen from the outside at eye level?
Answer: Elevation view
Elevation views show the exterior or interior faces of a building from a horizontal vantage point, typically labeled North, South, East, and West.
In cost estimating, what does 'contingency' refer to?
Answer: A percentage added to cover unforeseen expenses
Contingency is an amount added to a construction estimate (typically 5–15%) to account for unforeseen conditions, design changes, and uncertainties.
What does a dashed (hidden) line represent on a construction drawing?
Answer: An element hidden from the current view
Hidden lines (dashed) represent edges, surfaces, or features that exist but are not directly visible from the current viewing direction.
When calculating square footage for a concrete slab, which formula is used?
Answer: Length × Width
Square footage is calculated by multiplying length by width (L × W), giving the area in square feet; volume requires multiplying by thickness.
What is the purpose of a 'legend' on a construction drawing?
Answer: To explain symbols, abbreviations, and line types used on the drawings
A legend (or symbol key) on a construction drawing identifies and explains all symbols, line types, abbreviations, and conventions used throughout the set.