Reading Construction Blueprints

C&EE X 412.9

An introduction to reading and analyzing construction blueprints including a review of the necessary mathematics, symbols, and drawn line interpretations.  

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Fall
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Starting at $1,099.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn to analyze all types of construction drawings
  • Identify construction drawing defects
  • Write a request for information (RFI)
  • How to answer layout questions
  • Coordinate issues between different trades
  • Quantify different material from the blue print

About this course:

This is an introductory course in reading and analyzing architecture and construction technology documents, in which students acquire the theory and practice to read complete sets of drawings used in building design and building construction. Students explore all elements of architecture and construction technology document reading, from sheet characteristics and drawing symbols to reading specialty prints and construction specifications. Students develop skills in reading, visual perception, technical communication, and problem solving. Students are given a full set of construction project documents to work through typical problems commonly encountered by professionals. This course utilizes the pdf viewing and editing software Bluebeam Revu to navigate the construction documents.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
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Instructor: Evan Nishizu
397117
Fee:
$1,099.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Mar 31, 2024
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 05, 2024 to April 07, 2024
Course Requirements
(Optional) Book: Print Reading for Architecture and Construction Technology by David A. Madsen; Alan Jefferis; David P. Madsen; Tereasa Jefferis
Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Wed Apr 3, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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Wed Apr 10, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Apr 17, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed Apr 24, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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Wed May 1, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed May 8, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
Lecture
Wed May 15, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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Wed May 22, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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Wed May 29, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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Wed Jun 5, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206
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Wed Jun 12, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 206

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