Today, we will be launching a new blog series called "Construction Series" where we will teach you the fundamentals of building construction. Please keep in mind that this guide isn't meant to replace the services of a professional architect or quantity surveyor; rather, it's meant to help you avoid being taken advantage of while speaking with professionals about your construction project. To begin this series, we will show you how to read a building plan like a pro.

You were probably puzzled and perplexed the first time you opened a set of architectural plans. If you're in charge of a building project for yourself or your firm but don't have any formal architectural experience, interpreting these blueprints can be challenging. We've put together a guide on how to interpret architectural drawings to save you time and effort.

WHAT IS A BUILDING PLAN

First of all take a step back and understand what a plan is. A building plan....
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