Course Details
Plan Reading Essentials for Contractors - July
- 3 Sessions
- New contractors
Description
Are you a new contractor trying to make sense of construction drawings? Our Plan Reading Essentials for Contractors course is designed specifically for professionals who are looking to gain confidence and fluency in reading and understanding basic construction plans.
This 3-session course (2 hours per session) will walk you through the fundamentals of architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, from interpreting symbols and scales, and identifying trade-specific scopes.
Who is this for?
New general contractors and subcontractors.
Anyone new to working with plans.
Jesus Romo
Jesús Romo brings expertise and precision to every project as the Lead Estimator at Pivot Solutions. With strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of construction processes, he ensures accurate, reliable estimates that support successful project planning and execution.
What you’ll learn
- How to navigate a full set of construction drawings.
- Understanding title blocks, drawing indexes, legends, and grid systems.
- Reading floor plans, elevations, sections, and detail views.
- Identifying scope of work by trade (e.g., flooring, drywall, glass, millwork).
Why take this course?
Many new contractors lose time and money due to misunderstandings or misreading construction documents. This course will help you improve job site coordination, reduce errors, and feel more confident when bidding, building, or supervising projects.
Format:
Online via Zoom/Teams.
FAQ
Our Frequently Asked Questions section is designed to provide clear answers to the most common questions about the Plan Reading Essentials for Contractors course. Whether you’re wondering about course content, scheduling, or registration, this section will help you get the information you need quickly.
This course is ideal for new general contractors, subcontractors, project managers, estimators, and anyone new to working with construction drawings.
We cover architectural, structural, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) drawings, with real-life examples.
Course Details:
Course Price:
Instructor
Jesus Romo
Lesson Duration
2 Hours Per Session
Lessons
3
Places for Students
8
Language:
English, Spanish.