Construction Training in NYC, New York

This course delivers a concise introduction to Rhino and an overview of fundamental skills for creating and editing geometry. Requirements: No prior knowledge required. The course is good for both Mac and PC. Course Topics Overall familiarity with the Rhino interface An introduction to Rhino geometry types Essential skills for creating and editing...

This course covers the basic processes of construction estimating, including types of estimates, estimate components, and pricing techniques.  It also will provide participants with the skills for adjusting estimates, making estimates on labor and materials, and more. Individuals in this course will gain an understanding of this component of...

This introductory course provides a base level of knowledge in the reading and understanding of architectural and construction blueprints. This course is intended for true beginners, as it will provide a thorough exploration of the basic concepts required to read and understand construction drawings.  Concepts and theories covered by this course...

As per 3316.9.2.1 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for individuals who supervise workers attaching or detaching articles from the hook of hoisting equipment and signalpersons communicating with such in New York City. During this 32-hour course, students will be provided...

Master the Essentials of Construction Project Management. This innovative course provides the construction-orientated professional with the practical knowledge and expertise in project cost estimation, project scheduling, and managing key business concepts in the field of construction. Participants will receive a Pace University Certificate of Completion....

This lecture and hands-on course provides advanced knowledge of reading the structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawing found in a set of construction documents.  Students will learn to interpret drawings in order to estimate and build a project. Working from an existing blueprint, students will read the drawings, estimate the materials...

This course provides a more in-depth look at creating and editing complex geometry, customization and various workflow techniques. Requirements: Basic familiarity with Rhino Course Topics: Interface customization Curve and Surface continuity Deformation tools Intro to macros and scripting Surface evaluation Working with Blocks (creating and...

The word "blueprint" makes us think of white line drawings on a deep blue background showing beautiful old buildings, or ships, or historic city plans. This introductory course visits the development of blueprints within the construction industry, and shows the student what to expect in a contemporary construction drawing set, and how to understand...

NYC Local Law 52 requires all individuals who use a supported scaffold, including the person supervising such, to complete (at minimum) 4-hours of training by a Dept. of Buildings-approved training provider. This course must be repeated every four years. Course content includes: Introduction to Supported Scaffolds Review of Supported Scaffold Accidents...

This course, which was developed by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, is designed to introduce workers to OSHA, inform workers of their rights under the OSH Act of 1970, and familiarize workers with some of the health and safety standards contained in 29 CFR 1926 OSHA: Construction Industry Regulations. Course content includes: Introduction to OSHA Review...

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must be able to verbally communicate with instructor in primary language of the training. Audience: All employers are responsible for training their employees. Construction and general industry employees must understand the GHS labels and know how to find and...

As per 3316.9.2.1 of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, this course is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) for individuals, not hired directly by a licensed rigger who attach or detach articles from the hook of hoisting equipment and signalpersons communicating with such in New York City. This training is geared towards individuals...

Learning to read blueprints is an essential skill for designers, contractors, real estate brokers and building owners. In this lecture and hands-on class, you will learn the vocabulary and language of blueprints. Topics covered include drawing scales, plan, elevation and section drawings, architectural symbols and legends. Learn To: Understand architectural...

This Course equals 0.4 CEUs This class is conducted in Spanish.This class is conducted in English.  Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course. Students must be able to verbally communicate with instructor in primary language of the training. Audience: This course is designed for a diverse population of professions...

This course covers the standards and policies of OSHA, regarding the construction industry. It focuses on the most common jobsite hazards and injuries in construction. Then takes the student through several mandatory and elective standards of 29 CFR, part 1926. This training was once exclusive to supervisors only. Today it is now applicable to supervisors...