Performance task packet logo.PNG CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS PERFORMANCE LAB (Bluebeam Revu 18)

Learning Objectives

Determine overall dimensions of a structure using a set of blueprints
Locate various items in a set of residential blueprints
Determine the size of various items by utilizing a schedule
Demonstrate proper use of an architect’s scale
Calculate square footage from a set of construction drawings
Demonstrate how to correctly draw a schedule
Construct a model cabin from drawings.

Watch the following videos to familiarize yourself with Bluebeam.

Introduction:

Getting Started:

Getting Started: Revu User Interface (UI) Tour

Task Directions:

Using the alternative residential home plan on the construction drawings table, answer the following question. If there are terms or symbols you do not understand, ask an instructor. Refer to the following examples on where to find tools in bluebeam.

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Contractor Review tab

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You will be using tools on the program to find various measurements. These are under the General Measurements tab in purple.

General Measurements

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This is a key of multiple symbols you may see on the program/blueprint if you have any questions about the symbols, refer to this key for help, or ask an instructor.

Door Tag

Elevation

Section Detail.PNG Section Detail

Callout

Keynote

Revision Callout.PNG Revision Callout

Rooms can be labeled using color like so

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This is done by using the floor tool, you can click along the dimensions of the plans, or drag the mouse to create a box.

Bluebeam is designed for communication between all disciplines in the construction industry first, and blueprint drawing second. The following examples are of the contractor marking plans asking questions about the plans.

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The contractor can directly communicate about the problem with the architect, and the architect can directly reply on the program.

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There are many ways to markup the blueprint, and places to leave notes if the print becomes too congested the architect or person in charge of the prints may call for specific labeling, such as creating sub-text boxes within marks. Like the arrow above.

REMEMBER it is ok to ask for help!

Assignment

Record your answers on Canvas, some sections will specify to use tools on bluebeam, and then use the snipping tool upload a picture.

On Canvas download the 93 Wildflower Plan and Site plan PDF, save to desktop.
Open Bluebeam on your desktop
Go to File:

Open; Desktop; Open 93 Wildflower Plan and Site plan PDF

93 Wildflower Plan and Siteplan CORE Update.pdf