BLUEPRINT READING

ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL CADD AND GRAPHICSs

This course provides an introduction to the relationships between construction drawings and building construction. The course goal is to enable students to read and interpret construction drawings, including Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Elevations, Building Sections, Framing Plans, and Construction Details.

Participants will be able to understand the relationship and interdependencies of all drawings represented in contract documents. They will also become familiar with abbreviations, symbols, and materials used in construction blueprints.

Who Needs Blueprint Reading

This course is a valuable skill for anyone who works in construction, maintenance, or facilities management.

20 Hrs Blueprint Reading

Course Benefits

  • Describe project delivery process, parties involved and their roles.
  • Identify types of drawings comprising a set of contract documents and understand their relationships.
  • Properly interpret Industry standards as they relate to symbols, abbreviations, schedules and drawing cross-references.
  • Identify components of various types of structural framing systems.
  • Identify components of various types of foundation systems.
  • Interpret building sections drawings and apply appropriate material patterns.
  • Properly organize multi-view drawings.

Course Topics

  • Scales & Measurement

  • Title Sheets & Site Plans

  • Floor Plans

  • Elevations & Sectional Views

  • Details & Schedules

  • Structural Drawings

  • Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)

  • Putting It All Together

New York

30 48th Street 
Weehawken, NJ, 07086
Phone: +1 (365) 336 2968

West Palm Beach

2641 Gately Dr.
West Palm Beach, FL, 33415
Phone: +1 (201) 875 7549

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