Blueprint Reading: Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing

When:

  • Apr 11, 2025 08:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Where:

  • ELEVATE Business and Events Center
  • 4100 Westown Parkway
  • West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fee Type of Fee
$265 Per Person - MBI Member
$325 Per Person - Non Member
$600 Per Person - MBI Member - Full Series
$825 Per Person - Non Member - Full Series

Presenter: Brad Perkins, Iowa State University – Ames, IA

A Fundamental Skill for Anyone Involved in the Construction Industry

Construction drawings can be difficult to understand, and mistakes can be costly. Being able to read and understand construction drawings is a fundamental skill for anyone involved in the construction industry. In this series, participants will gain the skills necessary to read and understand typical construction documents - blueprints and specifications.

Participants can register for the entire series to receive a discount or register separately for only one or two of the sessions.

This session will focus on the reading and use of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans and specifications including standard symbols, plan organization, specification organization; mechanical systems, equipment, ductwork, and schedules; plumbing systems, equipment, piping, and schedules; electrical systems, equipment, wiring, conduit, one-line diagrams, and schedules; electrical site plans; and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical details.

Master Builder Designation: Project Management- 6 credits