Plan reading

Contract Structure and Monthly Pay Apps

This session introduces the interconnectedness of contract structuring and monthly payment application processes. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding how GCs and subs are paid throughout a project.   Attendees will learn: The various contract types About pay apps and the role they serve How construction companies manage payments How contract types and pay […]

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Reading Special Systems Plans

This Special Systems Plan Reading Class teaches students 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. Topics covered in this class include: What is considered a special system? Common systems covered: Fire Alarm

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Reading Electrical Plans

This Electrical Plan Reading class, taught by Chad Constance of Rosendin Electric, provides an introduction to reading and understanding electrical plans. Attendees will learn the basics of interpreting symbols, notes, and drawings related to lighting, branch power, single-line diagrams, schedules, and special systems. In this class, attendees will have a basic understanding of how to

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Reading Architectural Plans

This Architectural Plan Reading class will teach participants about the important aspects of how buildings are designed from a functional and spatial perspective: Communicate the design intent, layout, and aesthetics of a building Define interior and exterior spaces, finishes, fixtures, and spatial relationships Coordinate with structural, MEP, and civil plans Introduce the core types and

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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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