{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-blueprint-reading-and-construction-estimating","title":"Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading \u0026 Construction Estimating","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eLearn how blueprint drawings are organized and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings. Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the construction drawings and a quantity-takeoff cost estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES3099\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at the very beginning in this blueprint reading and construction estimating course with drawing scale lessons that are thorough and detailed. During this online blueprint reading course, you will discover how blueprint drawings are organized and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings. Your estimating training will also help you understand how to review architectural and engineering blueprint drawings and project specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy course completion, you will understand the interrelationship between the construction drawings and a quantity-takeoff cost estimate, analyze the components of a cost estimate, and learn how a quantity-takeoff cost estimate is created. Furthermore, you will master an understanding of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and pricing estimated quantities and recognize the need for thoroughness and attention to detail when preparing cost estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of construction documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate the similarities between all sets of blueprint construction documents submitted for building permits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain experience understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents makes the construction documents easier to understand the project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze the components of a construction cost estimate and learn how a quantity-takeoff cost estimate is created\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster an understanding of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, and pricing estimated quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop skills needed to read and understand construction documents on both residential and commercial projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain an understanding of the relationship between construction documents, the quantity takeoff, and the construction process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObtain an understanding of important terminology and jargon used in the construction industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlueprint Reading for Residential Construction \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlueprint Reading Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTitle Sheet \u0026amp; Floor Plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElevations, Sections \u0026amp; Schedules\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWall Sections \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructural Drawings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMechanical, Electrical \u0026amp; Plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTitle Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eArchitectural Site Plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFloor Plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding Sections \u0026amp; Elevations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterior Elevations \u0026amp; Roof Plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails, Schedules \u0026amp; Electrical\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlueprint Reading for Commercial Construction \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCover Sheet \u0026amp; Floor Plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElevations, Sections \u0026amp; Wall Types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnlarged Drawings \u0026amp; Occupancy\/Egress\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterior Design \u0026amp; Civil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructural\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMechanical\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectrical\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Project Specifications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Construction Estimating \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-alpha;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is Estimating?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefinitions \u0026amp; Abbreviations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnits of Measure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Takeoff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePricing Resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCost Categories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Estimate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject Considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eValidation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstimate Cover Sheet, Recap \u0026amp; Instructor Thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 7 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microsoft Word Online \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no prerequisites to complete this course.\u003c\/p\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis course is designed to be self-paced and does not involve any live classes. 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