COR103: Understanding and Using Construction Documents

8 Hours  |  8 CEPs

Understanding how construction projects are organized and designed requires a thorough knowledge of the construction documents that administrate, illustrate, detail, and describe them. Estimators, detailers, and project managers need to understand the purpose and use of specifications and drawings as they perform their duties. Knowing where to find specific information in the specifications and on the drawings, and understanding how that information applies to our trade can make the difference between a profitable and an unprofitable job. This program provides estimators, detailers, and project managers with the essential knowledge to sort through these documents to find the information they need. You will learn how to:

• Read architectural drawings
• Use an architectural scale
• Determine the scope of work
• Use addenda
• Request change orders
• Find specific information in specifications and drawings
• Determine what materials are required on a project
• Identify conflicts between specifications and drawings
• Coordinate your work with related trades