This course offers not only the basics of blueprint reading, but also the fundamentals of construction methods that make blueprint reading meaningful. The course is designed for office personnel, foremen, superintendents, and anyone who desires a basic knowledge of construction drawings. This course will offer basic descriptions of pictorial drawings, construction materials, construction specs, how to use a scale, and reading plot plans. It will also cover the basics of print reading for concrete footings, structural steel framing, welding, unit masonry construction, framing and finish, plumbing systems, air conditioning systems and electrical systems.

Registrants need to bring a yellow highlighter and an architectural scale.

Length: See course listing on Course Calendar; sessions vary in length 
Cost: For December 2008 Course - $255.00, Georgia Branch, AGC Members; $355.00, Non-members
For 2009 Courses - $265.00, Georgia Branch, AGC Members; $365.00, Non-members
Instructor: Wayne D. Smith, CPE 
Course Location: Typically held at the AGC Training Center --- NOTE: This course is periodically held in cities other than Atlanta, thus the course is not at the AGC Training Center, please note the course's location on the course calendar for the session you are wanting to attend.

Back to Course Calendar or direct questions to Cherri Watson at 678.298.4104.