EDUCATION CALENDAR

Using various samples of civil blueprints, participants will learn how to read civil construction blueprints, drawing specifications, and general notes, and will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to construction projects
• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals
• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints
• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy
• Be familiar with civil, architectural and structural drawings, and how they fit together
• Understand symbols, notations, abbreviations and schedules
• Understand the information shown on the drawings relative to the location of storm, sanitary, water lines, manholes, catch basins etc.
• Know what plan views, sections, elevations and details are
• Understand what profiles are and how to interpret the information shown on them
• Understand civil drawings relative to basic road construction
• Understand road profiles, cross sections and standard details
• Understand and be able to use metric scale rules
• Understand how to convert metric and imperial dimensions
• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions, area calculations, and the ability to do simple material takeoffs 

Please note that there is approximately a 20% overlap in material between this course and our Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading class. 

Format: One day (8 hours) of in-class instruction

AUDIENCE:

Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading.

INSTRUCTOR:

Mark Waters, CTech., GSC has worked in the general contracting and civil industry for the past 35 years and is an experienced project manager and estimator.  He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC in 1997.  Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent and engineering surveyor.

Note re COVID-19: VRCA is continuing to monitor the evolving impact of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will follow the advice of public health officers regarding mass gatherings. In the event there is risk associated with bringing members together, we may cancel or postpone an education course or event, including the Construction Leadership Forum. In those instances, we will notify registrants immediately and apply flexibility to any registration changes.

CREDITS:

This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for one (1) credit towards Gold Seal certification for in-class attendance.

 

Fee Includes: All books and materials, digital certificate upon completion, complimentary Wi-Fi access, lunch and free parking.

Cancellation & Substitution Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 7 business days of the course, or non-attendance on the day. Transfer to another date is not accepted. Complimentary substitution of another member of your company is accepted. 

If VRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, VRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.