Reading Construction Blueprints
C&EE X 412.9
An introduction to reading and analyzing construction blueprints including a review of the necessary mathematics, symbols, and drawn line interpretations.
Winter
Summer
Remote Instruction
Online
Starting at $1,099.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
3.3
What you can learn.
- Learn to analyze all types of construction drawings
- Identify construction drawing defects
- Write a request for information (RFI)
- How to answer layout questions
- Coordinate issues between different trades
- Quantify different material from the blue print
About this course:
This is an introductory course in reading and analyzing architecture and construction technology documents, in which students acquire the theory and practice to read complete sets of drawings used in building design and building construction. Students explore all elements of architecture and construction technology document reading, from sheet characteristics and drawing symbols to reading specialty prints and construction specifications. Students develop skills in reading, visual perception, technical communication, and problem solving. Students are given a full set of construction project documents to work through typical problems commonly encountered by professionals. This course utilizes the pdf viewing and editing software, Bluebeam Revu, to navigate the construction documents.Winter 2021 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses have regular meeting times and are fully online, via remote instruction. Click “See Details” below for more information.
Enrollment Closed
-
Wednesday 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Location:
Online
Instructor:
Evan Nishizu
376978
Fee:
$1,099.00
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 20, 2021
Course Requirements
(Optional)
Book:
Print Reading for Architecture and Construction Technology
by David A. Madsen; Alan Jefferis; David P. Madsen; Tereasa Jefferis
Cengage Learning
ISBN 9781133127277
(Optional)
Book:
DEWALT Blueprint Reading Professional Reference
by Paul Rosenberg
DEWALT
ISBN 9780977000357
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 6, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Jan 13, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Jan 20, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Jan 27, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Feb 3, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Feb 10, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Feb 17, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Feb 24, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Mar 3, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Mar 10, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Lecture
Wed Mar 17, 2021
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Online
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 01, 2021 12:00:00 AM)
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Evan Nishizu
378724
Fee:
$1,099.00
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 12, 2021
Course Requirements
(Optional)
Book:
Print Reading for Architecture and Construction Technology
by David A. Madsen; Alan Jefferis; David P. Madsen; Tereasa Jefferis
Cengage Learning
ISBN 9781133127277
(Optional)
Book:
DEWALT Blueprint Reading Professional Reference
by Paul Rosenberg
DEWALT
ISBN 9780977000357
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
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