Plan Reading

This Academy session provides attendees with the knowledge to interpret drawings that show how a commercial building stands up—the skeleton of the structure. Attendees will learn: The purpose and types of structural plans How to understand structural symbols, notes, and line types (“reading the code”) Foundation plans and footing layouts Structural framing plans Sections, elevations, […]

Taught by Mandel McDonnell, Architect and Project Executive at Willmeng Construction, this Academy session helps attendees understand how architectural plans communicate the functional and spatial design of a building. Attendees will learn how to interpret design intent, layout, and aesthetics through architectural drawings, define interior and exterior spaces including finishes and fixtures, coordinate architectural plans […]

This Academy session provides an introduction to reading and understanding electrical plans. Attendees will learn: How to interpret electrical symbols, notes, and abbreviations How to read lighting plans How to understand branch power layouts How to follow single-line (one-line) diagrams How to use panel and fixture schedules How special systems are shown on plans (audio-visual, […]