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About this training bundle
Our online, instructor-led Blueprint Reading classes are taught by a licensed architect who creates construction documents for commercial, government and residential projects -- and has received project documentation awards from the American Institute of Architects.
Our Estimating class is taught by a certified, professional construction cost estimator who is the past-President of the American Society of Professional Estimators.
Start at the very beginning, learn about Drawing Scale in classes that are thorough and detailed. Learn how blueprint drawings are organized and how information is referenced throughout a set of construction blueprint drawings. Review architectural and engineering blueprint drawings, as well as Project specifications.
Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the construction drawings and a quantity-takeoff cost estimate. Analyze the components of a cost estimate and learn how a quantity-takeoff cost estimate is created. Master an understanding of quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs and pricing estimated quantities. Recognize the need for thoroughness and attention to detail when preparing cost estimates.
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The average completion time for the Blueprint Reading & Estimating Fundamentals Bundle is 1-2 months.
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Courses Included
The Blueprint Reading & Estimating Fundamentals Bundle consists of 2 courses.
PFC 101 - Blueprint Reading for Residential Construction
Start at the very beginning. Learn from a licensed architect about drawing types, scale and about the relationships between drawings. You will learn how to read and understand how a set of blueprint construction drawings are put together. The course materials are from real-world projects.
PFC 102 - Blueprint Reading for Commercial Construction
Learn from a licensed architect how to read blueprint drawings for a mixed-use commercial project which includes hotel, retail and parking. Review the architectural and all engineering drawings. Learn about project specifications. The course materials are from real-world projects.
PFC 121 - Introduction to Construction Estimating
This Introduction to Construction Estimating is taught by a professional construction estimator. Starting at the very beginning, you will learn about the types of estimates and how an estimate is organized. The components and sub-components of an estimate will be addressed.
Here is the course outline:
Welcome to Blueprint Reading Fundamentals! |
PFC 101 - Blueprint Reading for Residential ConstructionStart at the very beginning. Learn from a licensed architect about drawing types, scale and about the relationships between drawings. You will learn how to read and understand how a set of blueprint construction drawings are put together. The course materials are from real-world projects. |
Complete Payment Plan to ContinueIn order to continue with your training, you must complete your Payment Plan that you received via email when you enrolled in the bundle. Please contact us if you have not yet received your Payment Plan link. |
PFC 102 - Blueprint Reading for Commercial ConstructionLearn from a licensed architect how to read blueprint drawings for a mixed-use commercial project which includes hotel, retail and parking. Review the architectural and all engineering drawings. Learn about project specifications. The course materials are from real-world projects. |
Accept your Micro-CredentialIf you have passed each course in this bundle with a 70% or higher, go here to earn your Accredible verified Digital Credential. |
PFC 121 - Introduction to Construction EstimatingThis Introduction to Construction Estimating is taught by a professional construction estimator. Starting at the very beginning, you will learn about the types of estimates and how an estimate is organized. The components and sub-components of an estimate will be addressed. |
Accept your Micro-CredentialIf you have passed each course in this bundle with a 70% or higher, go here to earn your Accredible verified Digital Credential. |
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