PFC-101 - Introduction to Residential Blueprint Reading

This is an online blueprint reading class for residential construction projects. Learn from a licensed architect about drawing types, scales, and the relationships between drawings.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of Construction Documents (blueprints).
• Analyze different drawings and see how scale is presented throughout a set of Construction Documents.
• Evaluate the similarities between all sets of blueprint construction documents submitted for building permits.
• Recognize the need for consistency in presenting information in all types of Construction Document in this online blueprint reading course.

So what is blueprint reading and why is it necessary in the construction industry? Many people in the construction industry can benefit professionally by learning how to read a set of blueprints, also known as construction documents (CDs). “Blueprint” is the historic name for construction documents. Contractors build the design and follow the drawings included in the set of “blueprints.”

PFC-101 - Introducción a la Lectura de Planos Residenciales

Este es un curso en línea de lectura de planos para proyectos de construcción residencial. Aprende de un arquitecto licenciado sobre los tipos de dibujos, la escala y las relaciones entre los dibujos.

• Demuestra una comprensión de la interrelación entre los dibujos incluidos en un conjunto de Documentos de Construcción (planos).
• Analiza diferentes dibujos y observa cómo se presenta la escala a lo largo de un conjunto de Documentos de Construcción.
• Evalúa las similitudes entre todos los conjuntos de documentos de construcción de planos presentados para permisos de construcción.
• Reconoce la necesidad de consistencia en la presentación de información en todos los tipos de Documentos de Construcción en este curso en línea de lectura de planos.

PFC-102 - Introduction to Commercial Blueprint Reading

This is an online blueprint reading course for commercial projects. Learn from a licensed architect how to read blueprint drawings for a mixed-use commercial project that includes hotel, retail, and parking.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the drawings included in a set of Construction Documents (blueprints) for a Mixed-Use Commercial project.
• Analyze different drawings and see how information is referenced throughout a set of Construction Documents.
• Evaluate the similarities between all sets of construction documents submitted for building permits.
• Recognize the need for consistency in presenting information in all types of Construction Documents.
• Gain experience understanding how 3D model presentations within a set of construction documents make the construction documents easier to understand the project.

So what is blueprint reading and why is it necessary in the construction industry? Many people in the construction industry can benefit professionally by learning how to read a set of blueprints, also known as construction documents (CDs). “Blueprint” is the historic name for construction documents. Contractors build the design and follow the drawings included in the set of “blueprints.”

PFC 121 - Introduction to Construction Estimating

This online construction estimator course is taught by a professional construction estimator. You will learn about the types of estimates and how an estimate is organized.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between the construction drawings and a quantity-takeoff cost estimate.
• Analyze the components of a construction 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 construction cost estimates.

In this construction estimator course, you will learn the purposes for construction estimating, the estimating tools used, and the skills required for construction estimating.

This online construction estimating course is designed to help trades professionals, journey people, drafters, designers and architectural and engineering interns.

CFC 121 - Construction Management I

There is an immense amount of information to absorb over a lifetime in construction. Kick off your career with a course proven to set you up for success in the industry.

• An overview of the construction industry
• The key parties involved
• Project and Master Planning
• Industry sectors
• Design vs. construction
• The major project delivery systems
• Payment and procurement options
• Bonds and insurance

CFC 122 - Construction Management II

In the second part of the Construction Management Fundamentals course series, you’ll learn about cost estimating and scheduling concepts, earthwork estimating and contracts.

• An overview of construction estimating
• Contracts and scheduling
• Contracts
• Safety and quality plans
• Site logistics and phasing
• Submittals, RFI’s, and document control
• Stormwater management plans
• Site issues and tracking