Virtual Blueprint Reading for General Contractors 2026

VIRTUAL BLUEPRINT For General Contractors READING 4-PART SERIES september 14, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

september 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

september 21, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

september 22, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

VIRTUAL BLUEPRINT READING For General Contractors i 4-Part SERIES This Blueprint Reading series is developed to instruct each participant 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.

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.

Workshops are delivered via the Zoom platform; a webcam and mic are required for participation.

Headsets or earbuds are strongly recommended. Conversations, discussions, and examples in this course are tailored to General Contractors.

Learning Objectives •

Gain an Introductory & Foundational Knowledge of Blueprint Reading as it Relates to Building Construction Projects.

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Hands on Practice and Understanding of Reading Blueprints and Specifications Manuals.

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Be Able to Locate Both General & Specific Trade Information Using Blueprints & Specifications.

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Be Able to Answer Basic Construction Questions Related to Design Intent, Project Layout and the Installation of Materials at the Jobsite.

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Be Able to Locate, Identify & Understand Project Specific Aspects Within the Design Documents.

For questions, please reach out to Tara Rinehart at TRinehart@MBI.Build or 515-657-4395.

PRESENTER Stephen Nichols A3 CM Services, LLC Mesa, AZ

Currently, Stephen owns & operates A3 CM Services, LLC. a consulting/teaching firm assisting construction project teams with Lean Construction & Project Management services. As a construction project consultant, Stephen has served in various markets including Washington, Montana, Michigan, California, North Carolina & Arizona. Stephen also serves as an AGC instructor, teaching several curricula including CM Lean, Supervisory Training Program (Supt.), Blueprint Reading and Project Manager Development Program. Stephen is also employed part-time with the ABA as an ‘Instructional Designer & Training Mgr’, overseeing curriculum content, creation and development.

In addition, Stephen consults directly with local GC and trade partners to train personnel and help develop in-house training programs, which have included Blueprint Reading classes, Last Planner System workshops and‘Lean Deployment’ programs.

MASTER BUILDER DESIGNATION Project management 12 Credits

The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.mbi.build/mbd.

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Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI.Build.

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Please send registration and payment to: Master Builders of Iowa Attn: Nichole Fry 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA 50266 Email: NFry@MBI.Build