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SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-kelowna/
LOCATION:Kelowna (TBA)\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 1 (Basic) - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident in your estimating skills for today’s competitive market? Attend the Electrical Estimating Course 1 and learn how to systematically put together an accurate bid for electrical work. \nOur two-day\, hands-on course will take you right from the start of an estimate to the final bid price. Your estimates will be done in a systematic way. The forms we supply are easy to follow and will guide you step by step. Errors are easy to find. All material is listed and a labour unit is applied to each item. \nYou will finalize a tender and will add overhead and all other job costs. Adding the profit will be your final step. The labour manual will go home with you for continual use. \nCourse includes: \n\nLabour manual with CD\nTake-off and estimating forms\nScale and pencils\nLunch and refreshments\n\nCourse Agenda \nEstimating Fundamentals \n\nRole of an Estimator\nSetting up to Estimate\nMethods of Estimating\nEstimating Tools and Forms\nLabor Manual and Use\nPricing\n\n\nDetailed Takeoff \n\n\nReview Drawings and Specifications\nOrganization of Estimate\nMeasuring and Counting\nUse of Forms\nReviewing of Addendums\n\n\nPricing\, Labouring and Summarizing \n\n\nListing of Material\nPricing\, Labour Units and Extension\n\nSummarizing\n\nLabour Cost\nNon-Productive Labour\nJob Expenses\nMark-up and Profit\nJob Closing\nQuote\nSales Techniques\n\n\n\n\nLayout and Estimate for: \n\n\n110 volt Receptacle Outlets for an Office\nLighting Fixtures and Switches for an Office\nLighting and Outlets for a Plant\nDistribution and Feeders\n400 amp Service Entrance\n\nIntroduction to Computer Estimating\n\nAdvantages of computerized estimating\nSet up of job to take-off\nInputting of take-off\nTypical extension and Recap sheet\n\nParticipants need to bring a calculator.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/electrical-estimating-course-1-basic-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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