CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

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Category Name:
Drawing & Blueprint Reading

 

Courses For This Category

 

 Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading
 Electrical Blueprint Reading
 Introduction to BIM - Fundamentals
 
Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Introduction to BIM - Fundamentals Thomas M E 4:00 PM 8:00 PM 3/30/2026 6/22/2026
         
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
Basic Commercial Blueprint Reading
Type of Class: Short Term
 
10 Sessions/30 Hours

Prerequisite: None required. This course is designed for office, field and professional support staff. Topics include: Evolution of the Construction Project (The Development of the Drawings & Specifications); Background Principles (Cracking the Code); Drawing Types Used in All Categories Drawings; Reading Drawings for Information; Overview of Architectural MEP Drawings and Specifications.
PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Electrical Blueprint Reading
Type of Class: Semester
 
12 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required.
Students will read and understand electrical drawings and specifications; learn to interface with other trade contractors’ drawings to avoid installation conflicts; review architectural drawings, details and drawings and elevation drawings as they apply to installation of electrical items.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
Introduction to BIM - Fundamentals
Type of Class: Semester
 
12 Sessions/48 Hours

This course is an introduction to the BIM process. In it, we will talk about what the definition of BIM is and various aspects of how it is used. This course will discuss some of the different software used and key aspects of the BIM process. Last, we will discuss some of the new technologies that are being implemented across the industry and their benefits to BIM.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $1,000.00
MATERIALS:
None Required
$0.00 - Previously Purchased
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Introduction to BIM - Fundamentals Thomas M E 4:00 PM 8:00 PM 3/30/2026 6/22/2026