Reading Construction Documents

This digital course is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher.

Designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements.

Learning Objectives:

Introduction to Construction Documents
Understanding Industry Document Standards
Drawing Navigation
The Importance of Specialty Plans

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Course Content

Module 1, Part 1 History & Evolution

Module 1, Part 2 Drawings – The Communication Tool

Module 1, Part 3 Addenda, Alternates, Specs & Site Plans

Module 1, Part 4 Document Organization & Care

Module 1, Part 5 Level of Development (LOD)

Module 2, Part 1 Titleblocks

Module 2, Part 2 Drafting 101

Module 2, Part 3 Line Styles

Module 2, Part 4 Hatch Patterns

Module 2, Part 5 Dimensions

Module 2, Part 6 Leader Lines

Module 2, Part 7 Symbols & Scales

Module 2, Part 8 North Arrows

Module 2, Part 9 Trade Terms

Module 2, Part 10 Schedules

Module 3, Part 1 Civil Drawings

Module 3, Part 2 Landscaping Drawings

Module 3, Part 3 Architectural Drawings

Module 3, Part 4 Structural Drawings

Module 4, Part 1 HVAC Drawings

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About Instructor

Troy DeGroot

As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, MCAA conferences, Bluebeam User Groups, Builder Associations, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON).

6 Courses

Reading Construction Documents

Course Content

About Instructor

Troy DeGroot

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