Whether new to the mechanical contracting industry or developing yourself for a continued and diverse career in the industry, understanding blueprints is the place to start, and reading blueprints is always worth a refresh!

Blueprint reading is key to managing projects with precision, overseeing subcontractors, drafting contracts and RFI’s, reviewing scope letters, pricing and negotiating change orders, estimating costs, and managing risks.

In this workshop, attendees will learn about:

 The different types of Mechanical Drawings (plan view, elevation view, details, schedules, and isometric)

• Fundamentals and tips for reading Mechanical Drawings
• The Mechanical Scope information needed for Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Civil, and Landscape Drawings
• Mechanical design deliverables and milestones for Design-Build drawings (SD, DD, CD, IFC)

Attendees will participate in an exercise that emphasizes all key concepts discussed.

Note: This course is not affiliated with Okanagan College

About Troy Aichele, Aichele & Associates, LLC 

Mechanical Contractor | Instructor | Coach |Consultant