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

Determination should include

- 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 (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P4) 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?

NCCER Standards:

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills

- 00102-04 Introduction to Construction Math
- 00105-04 Introduction to Blueprints