This Academy session teaches attendees how to read and interpret the systems that provide water supply and drainage throughout a building. Attendees will learn: How plumbing systems are designed and routed How to ensure functionality, code compliance, and coordination with other trades How to guide installation of piping and fixtures The types of plumbing drawings, […]
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, […]
This Academy session teaches attendees how to read construction drawings related to low-voltage systems that support building operations, safety, and communication. These systems are increasingly critical in commercial buildings and often require coordination across trades. Attendees will learn: What is considered a special system Fire alarm systems Security systems (CCTV, card access, intrusion detection) Data/telecom […]
Led by Ben Shunk of Chasse Building Team, this beginner-level class provides attendees with solid foundation in working with construction drawings. Attendees will learn: An overview of general sheets Basic instructions on how to read a plan Common terminology, symbols, and abbreviations How to understand scales and dimensions To interpret details and callouts Taught by […]
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, […]
