VIRTUAL BLUEPRINT READING
november 4, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
november 6, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
november 11, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm november 13, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Designed for specialty Contractors, Subcontractors, and service providers 4-PART SERIES
VIRTUAL BLUEPRINT READING
SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, subcontractors, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS i 4-Part SERIES
This Virtual Blueprint Reading series is developed to instruct each student in the basic understanding of construction blueprints and specifications. Every construction professional, whether working in the field or in the office, must know how to read plans. Although not overly complicated, beginning to read blueprints does require a basic understanding, practice, and general knowledge of industry standards used to communicate project design.
Conversations, discussions, and examples in this course are tailored to Specialty Contractors, Subcontractors, and Service Providers.
Join this 4-part virtual series, designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and ‘hands on’ classroom experience, to help get you started in understanding construction design documents.
» Session 1: 101 Anatomy of Design
» Session 2: 102 Construction Specifications
» Session 3: 103 MEP
» Session 4: 104 Deeper Dive & Summary Review
Workshops are delivered via the Zoom platform; a webcam and mic are required for participation. Headsets or earbuds are strongly recommended.
Learning Objectives
• Gain an Introductory and Foundational Knowledge of Blueprint Reading as it Relates to Building Construction Projects
• Hands on Practice and Understanding of Reading Blueprints and Specifications Manuals
• Be Able to Locate Both General and Specific Trade Information Using Blueprints and Specifications
• Be Able to Answer Basic Construction Questions Related to Design Intent, Project Layout and the Installation of Materials at the Jobsite
• Be Able to Locate, Identify, and Understand Project Specific Aspects Within the Design Documents
PRESENTER
Stephen Nichols A3 CM Services, LLC Mesa, AZ
Stephen owns and operates A3 CM Services, LLC, a consulting/teaching firm assisting construction project teams with Lean Construction and Project Management services. As a construction project consultant, Stephen has served in various markets including Washington, Montana, Michigan, California, North Carolina and Arizona. Stephen also serves as an AGC instructor, teaching several curricula including CM Lean, Supervisory Training Program, Blueprint Reading and Project Manager Development Program. Stephen is also employed part-time with the ABA as an Instructional Designer and Training Manager, overseeing curriculum content, creation and development. In addition, Stephen consults directly with local GC and trade partners to train personnel and help develop in-house training programs, which have included Blueprint Reading classes, Last Planner System workshops and ‘Lean Deployment’ programs.
MASTER BUilDER DESIGNATION
Project management
12 Credits
The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.mbi.build/mbd.
VIRTUAL BLUEPRINT READING
$600 / Person - MBI Members
$750 / Person - Non-Members
Fee includes: Training materials. ZOOM link will be provided upon registration. Payme nt Method:
Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI. Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 7 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows. Please send registration and payment to: