In this course you will gain the confidence to use the Construction Master Pro construction calculator to increase productivity. Live learning will take place through a hybrid classroom. This classroom leverages technology to engage remote students, while also offering in person attendance. Course content includes: Site, Foundations, Carpentry, Finishes, commercial construction and advanced problem solving.Session 1: Introduction + Scaling Distances, Calculating Areas + SiteworkThis session will focus on keystrokes to use for entering fractional dimensions in feet and inches for sitework calculations. Includes: civil elevations, areas, and volumes.Session 2: Footings, Slabs, & WallsThis session will build upon the first by adding building foundation exercises relating to footings, concrete slabs and walls.Session 3: Carpentry Framing: Walls, Rafters and StairsIn this session students will learn how to calculate stud count, board feet, rafter lengths, level and plumb angles, roof jack lengths, stair rise, run, as well as stringer calculations.Session 4: Masonry + Roofing + DrywallThis session includes skills for calculating brick, block, pavers, tiles, in addition to roof areas accounting for slope. Additional skills include how to calculate the number of drywall sheets required for a specified wall area.Session 5: Commercial Construction + Advanced ProblemsThis session focuses on workbook exercises utilizing concrete, wood, steel, framing, trim carpentry, rigging, and surveying.
Live Sessions, Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024
GCA / AGC Member - $650Non-Member - $850
Cancellation PolicyA full refund will be given if notification is received by five business days prior to the course start date. If a cancellation is received with less than three business days before the class, or if registrant(s) chose not to attend, the registration fee is forfeited.
Low EnrollmentGCA reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any course within 48 hours f the scheduled date due to low enrollment. Attendees will be notified by email of any changes or cancellations.
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