AGC Edge

Blueprint Reading Basics
2026-09-28 14:00 - 2026-10-06 17:30 (America/New_York)
4-Part Workshop is held Mondays and Tuesdays September 28, 29; October 5, 62 – 5:30 PM ET | 11 AM – 2:30 PM PT

*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration.

About the Workshop

Join this 4-part series, designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and ‘hands on’ classroom experience, to help get you started in understanding construction design documents.

This blueprint reading series is developed to instruct each student in the basic understanding of construction blueprints & specifications. Every construction professional, whether working in the field or in the office, must know how to read plans. Although not overly complicated, beginning to read blueprints does require a basic understanding, practice and general knowledge of industry standards used to communicate project design

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Workshop Outcomes

An introductory & foundational knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects.

Hands on practice and understanding of reading blueprints and specifications manuals.

Be able to locate both general & specific trade information using blueprints & Specifications.

Be able to answer basic construction questions related to design intent, project layout and the installation of materials at the jobsite.

Be able to locate, identify & understand project specific aspects within the design documents.

Technology and ParticipationFor the classroom:– Please have Zoom downloaded.– Computer with dual monitor preferred.– Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials.

For Participation:– Camera, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.– Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.– Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet.

Cancellation Policy:

A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org.

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

Meet Your Facilitator:

Stephen Nichols | LEED AP, CM-LeanOwner, A3 Construction Mgt. Services, LLC.

Following his service in the US Navy, Stephen attended Northern Michigan University, where he received his BS in Construction Technology and minor in Business Administration in 1993. Having built successfully in various market segments across the country, Stephen Nichols brings 30+ years of construction experience, combined with his passion for sharing Lean Construction & leadership principles to the AGC Edge. Stephen shares his knowledge in several AGC curricula including Lean Construction (LCEP), Supervisory Training Program (STP), Project Manager Development Program (PMDP), and the Blueprint Reading Workshop he authored.

Stephen owns/operates A3 Construction Mgt, LLC; a consulting firm, assisting project teams with Lean Construction & Project Management.
