New from WisTech Open: Blueprint Reading

WisTech Open is excited to announce the release of Blueprint Reading, a free, open textbook designed to help students and professionals develop essential skills for interpreting construction drawings and technical plans.

Now available, this practical resource introduces learners to the language of construction and design—equipping them with the knowledge to read, understand, and apply blueprint details in real-world settings.

🏗️ Why this textbook matters

Blueprints are the foundation of every building project. Blueprint Reading gives learners the ability to:

• 📄 Understand lines, symbols, and drawing conventions
• 📏 Interpret dimensions, scales, and measurements
• 🏠 Apply blueprint knowledge to residential and commercial projects
• ⚙️ Connect design intent with construction processes
• 🔍 Develop confidence in reading technical documents used across industries

This textbook builds the core skills needed for anyone entering construction, engineering, or technical design fields.

👷 Who it’s for

This resource is a great fit for:

• 👩‍🎓 Students in construction, architecture, and technical programs
• 🏫 High school and dual-credit technical education courses
• 📐 Apprenticeship and workforce training programs
• 🧑‍🏫 Instructors seeking adaptable, open teaching materials

📘 What’s inside

• Introduction to blueprint reading
• Lines, symbols, and standard drawing practices
• Measurement, scaling, and dimensioning
• Residential and commercial construction drawings
• Trade-specific plans, sections, and details
• Practice activities to reinforce skills

🔓 Open, flexible, and free

Blueprint Reading is published by WisTech Open and:

• ✅ Is completely free for students and educators
• 🛠️ Licensed openly for customization and adaptation
• 🌍 Works in online, hybrid, or in-person learning settings
• 📲 Mobile-friendly and accessible across devices

🚀 Explore or adopt the book today

Start reading here:
👉 https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/blueprintreading/

Help students master the language of construction and design—with Blueprint Reading from WisTech Open.

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