by Jessica Gillette | Nov 29, 2023
BLUEPRINT READING 101
Begins Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company.
SCHEDULE
Eight-Day Program:
April 9, 16, 23 & 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
4:00PM-7:00PM
COST
Member – $370
Non-Member – $540
Includes textbooks and blueprints
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Shaye Currie
by Jessica Gillette | Nov 29, 2023
BLUEPRINT READING 101
Begins Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company.
SCHEDULE
Eight-Day Program:
January 9, 16, 23 & 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
4:00PM-7:00PM
COST
Member – $370
Non-Member – $540
Includes textbooks and blueprints
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Shaye Currie
by Jessica Gillette | Jul 31, 2023
UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102)
Begins Monday, September 18, 2023 | 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Understanding Plans and Specs (formerly Blueprint Reading). Blueprint Reading 101 and 102 are being combined in one course that will establish the fundamental skills necessary to navigate and work with Plans and Specifications, either in the office or in the field. This course will start with an introduction to plans and work towards using the full plan set in the field of construction.
All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company.
INSTRUCTOR
Eric Stichler, President, Heartland Construction and ABC-VA 2023 Chairman
SCHEDULE
8-Day Course:
September 18, 20, 25, 27
October 2, 4, 9, 11
1:00PM-4:00PM
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
5505 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk, VA 23513
COST
Member – $345
Non-Member – $445
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Jul 11, 2023
BLUEPRINT READING 102
This course is designed to advance those with the fundamental skills and theories from the basic blueprint reading class (Blueprint 101) that is essential for print reading experience in heavy commercial construction. The textbook and actual project drawings used for this course present and reinforce the concepts of elements commonly found on prints of large structures.
The topics to be covered in these sessions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Working Drawings and Drawing Concepts
• Types of Construction
• Specifications
• Sitework
• Structural Steel Construction
• Reinforced Concrete Construction
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• Finish Construction
• Trade Competency Tests and Review Questions
SCHEDULE
8-Day Course:
September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Nov 6
4:00PM-7:00PM
COST
Member – $360
Non-Member – $540
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Amy Faris
by Jessica Gillette | Feb 22, 2023
BLUEPRINT READING 101
**This course is being rescheduled. New dates TBA soon.**
Begins May 15, 2023 | Please see detailed schedule below
Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site, landscape, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company.
SCHEDULE
6-Day Course:
May 15, 16, 22, 23, 30 & 31, 2023
12PM-4PM
COST
Member – $345
Non-Member – $520
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Kate Bossard
