ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION BLUEPRINT READING
ECX043-FA19
Sec A: Wed, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, 10/2/19 - 10/30/19
Sec B: Wed, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, 11/6/19 - 12/4/19 (No class 11/27)
12 hours, $395
Textbook: Students must purchase individually.
Textbook: Students must purchase individually. Print Reading For Construction, 7th Edition WITH PRINTS
If you have the 6th edition that is fine, but we are moving to the 7th.
This lecture and hands-on course provides advanced knowledge of reading the structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings found in a set of construction documents. Students will learn to interpret drawings in order to estimate and build a project. Topics covered: architectural and engineering scales, drawing types, shop drawings, symbols, notations, abbreviations, material schedules, material take off and cost estimating.
Learn To:
- Identify building details and requirements as specified in details
- Coordinate Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Related Plans
- Recognize load and non-load bearing walls
- Create material take-offs from blueprints and schedules
- Verify accuracy of drawings prior to making cost estimate
RELATED COURSES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL
Advance your career by taking our series of Blueprint and Construction Management Courses. Each class builds your confidence and leads you to the next level of skill. You'll gain practical expertise in blueprint reading, project cost estimation, project scheduling, working with permits, and managing the many details of a successful design/build or construction business.
- ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION BLUEPRINT READING CERTIFICATE
- BUILDING MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTION
- COST ESTIMATING FOR CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
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