Basic Blueprint Reading – Online

The intent of this Virtual Basic Blueprint Reading course is to give attendees skills necessary to gain an initial understanding of construction documents and familiarize them with what to expect when reviewing drawings. This includes a general familiarization with not only the architectural scope, but site / civil & all mechanical trades as well. We will also discuss the importance of project specifications and other related items that are part of a complete set of contract documents.

Please keep in mind that this is an introductory overview designed to increase the participants’ confidence in comprehending the subject matter!

Participation is encouraged and having interactive discussions will be an important part of the course.

BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 – (This course will meet for eight (8) TUESDAYS – March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20)
Attendance of six (6) classes is required in order to obtain a Certificate of Completion

TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Online via Zoom
TUITION: $140.00* per person for Members of ECA, AGCNYS, or NESCA
$200.00* per person for Non-Members
*Excludes Textbook

• Additional Cost: Text Book – Print Reading for Construction: Residential and Commercial (8th Edition, Revised)
  by Walter C. Brown (Author), Daniel P. Dorfmueller (Author) available from Amazon.

INSTRUCTOR:
Mr. James Paolini, AIA
Mr. Paolini has over 30 years of experience with various types of site and building design, project management, facility condition assessments, peer reviews for both public and private projects, as well as construction administration. His responsibilities consist of all phases of Architectural design from project viability / pre-design through closeout and commissioning.
James has taught Architectural Visual Communication at SUNY Morrisville and has been an invited guest juror at Syracuse University for various undergraduate and graduate level Thesis critiques.

Click here for a registration form.