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SUMMARY:Advanced Blueprint Reading Architecture (2-Nights)
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Architectural Blueprint Reading class is a continuation of the introductory class\, taking participants on a focused and in-depth exploration of architectural drawings and specifications. This course will concentrate on floor plans\, finishes\, and room\, door\, and partition schedules as the primary architectural documentation\, and will include practical activities such as quantity take-off and measuring for fundamental estimating skills. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDeep Dive into Architectural Drawings: Explore detailed floor plans\, ceiling plans\, enlarged plans\, and elevations (interior & exterior).\nSchedules & Specifications: Understand Room Finish Schedules\, Door Schedules\, Partition Schedules\, and how they align with the drawings.\nMasterFormat vs. UniFormat: Learn the key differences between these frameworks.\nConflict Identification: Coordinate between disciplines and detect potential conflicts in designs.\nEstimating Basics: Conduct basic quantity take-offs and measurements for foundational estimating.\nSymbol Review: Refresh your knowledge of architectural symbols.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nIndividuals with basic knowledge of blueprint reading looking to take a deeper dive into architectural drawings\nConstruction professionals involved in interior finishes\, room layouts\, and door and partition systems\nProject Managers\, Superintendents\, and Estimators looking to expand their understanding of architectural systems in building projects\n\nCourse Logistics: \n\nDates: November 30 & December 2\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM both days\nLocation: ABC Allentown Office – 894 Marcon Blvd. Allentown\, PA 18109\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion. \nRegistration closes Friday\, November 20\, 2026\, and a minimum of 4 participants is required for the class to run as scheduled. \n\nMeet Your Instructor: \n \nInstructor: Maryanne Kostick \nMaryanne Kostick is a Cost Manager at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company with over 10 years of experience in the field of estimating. As a passionate educator\, she conducts training sessions focused on enhancing the preconstruction phase of projects. Maryanne is committed to advancing industry knowledge and ensuring that each project is set up for success from the very beginning.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/advanced-blueprint-reading-architecture-2-nights/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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