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Reading Structural Plans

This Structural Plan Reading class will teach participants how to interpret drawings that show how a commercial building stands up – the skeleton of the structure. In this class, attendees review the important aspects of reading Structural plans: Purpose and types of structural plans Understanding structural symbols, notes and line types, “reading the code” Foundation […]

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Reading Civil Plans

Civil plans define how the building fits on the site and how land grading, access, and stormwater will be managed. In this class, attendees learn the important aspects of reading Civil plans. Site layout and topography Grading, drainage and utilities Site improvements and paving plans The Plan Reading series consists of these sessions: Overview and

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Overview and Introduction to Reading Construction Plans

In the first session in the Plan Reading series, attendees will walk away with a solid foundation for interpreting and working with construction drawings. Topics for this first session include: introduction to the general sheets, instructions on how to read a plan, terminology, symbols and abbreviations, understanding scale and dimension, details and callouts, and much

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