Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.
Blueprint Reading for Construction Projects
Live Online | 3 hours/week X 4 weeks
September 19 – October 10, 2024
https://icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/550-blueprint-reading-for-construction-projects
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In this course, participants will learn the functions of different plan views, elevations, sections, details, and schedules presented on Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings. Participants will practice identifying standard construction graphics and interpreting specifications and key terminology relevant to interpreting graphical and written construction documents.
This course would be considered intermediate. Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of construction concepts and terminology. The course will build on foundational knowledge, focusing on practical skills for interpreting and using construction drawings effectively in real-world projects.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret graphical information shown on construction drawings.
- Identify different types of construction drawings: architectural, structural, and MEP.
- Determine where information is located on a set of construction drawings.
- Interpret various drawing views – plans, elevations, sections, and details.
- Assess information on schedules relative to plans, elevations, sections, and details.