Construction Blueprint Reading Certificate


Enroll Now for the FALL 2012!


Learn How to Read and Interpret Construction Blueprints

This course is designed to provide knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to the architectural and building industry.  This course will cover the theory of orthographic projections, reading floor plans, section and elevation drawings, symbols and notations, scaling and dimensioning practices, reading blueprints for structural formation, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings.  Participants will receive a Pace University Certificate of Completion.

 

Construction; Blueprint reading; Project management; PMP; constructionTopics include:

  • Understand architectural and engineering scales
  • Convert engineering dimensions to architectural
  • Dimension and area drawings
  • Different drawing types and their usage
  • Know what a floor plan, section, and elevation are
  • Understand symbols, notations, abbreviations, and material schedules
  • Work with drawings on dimensions, finishes, details
  • Area calculations



 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The reading of construction blueprints is a foundational skill in construction.   All construction professionals, regardless of whether they are working in the field or in the office, must know how to read blueprints.  Blueprint reading is not terribly difficult but it does require practice and some basic knowledge of blueprints.   

This course is designed to provide you with that foundational knowledge and enough practice at reading blueprints to get you started.  Mastery of blueprint reading will come with practice and with using blueprints on the job on a regular basis.


PROGRAM BENEFITS

By the end of this course, you should:

  • Have an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects

  • Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals

  • Be able to find trade information using blueprints

  • Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials at the jobsite

  • Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using


MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

E. Dominique Paraison has over 14 years experience in program/project management, architectural/design, construction, and site safety management with firms and institutions as McKissack & Associates (Philadelphia), Verizon Corporation (Design & Construction- Real Estate Portfolio Management), JW Consulting Engineer (Construction Site Safety Management/ Construction Management), City of New York Department of Design & Construction (Public Works- Design & Construction), private practice, teaching architectural and construction management & safety at university level. Mr. Paraison has extensive expertise in managing complex programs and demanding projects while maintaining daily business operations for public and private facilities.  Projects   include development of major project commitments – University Campuses educational, medical, engineering, laboratory, and teaching facilities, residential buildings and hotel/commercial mixed use complexes, Utilities & Telecommunication, and MTA Transits Projects – from initial concept through programming, design, and construction, to occupancy.  

His extensive background has involved program-, project- and construction- management- safety management: master planning, programming, design, bidding and award, and construction; development of program-wide contracting strategy; bid packaging and award; owner/designer/ contractor coordination; contract administration; code & zoning ordinance, quality assurance/control; constructability, bidability and value engineering; best practices; quality management, safety and security, facility operations and maintenance management; arbitration and dispute resolution.
 

Fall 2012 Course Schedule

 

Pace University Midtown
551 Fifth Avenue at 45th Street
New York, NY

Saturdays
November 3, 10, & 17, 2012
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuition: $495   (includes all materials)
Course# BR90036
 



Questions?  Please contact us at (914) 773-3714 or ContinuingEd@pace.edu