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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Topics include: The Fiber Basics Fiber Characteristics Fiber ID Fiber ID Chart Fiber Dyeing Carpet Manufacturing Carpet Backings Carpet Installation Carpet Soiling Carpet & Indoor Air Quality Carpet Inspection Chemistry of Cleaning Cleaning Solutions Specifics pH Specifications Principles of Cleaning Methods of Cleaning Seven Steps...

The OSHA training for Construction Safety & Health is a requirement by the NYC Dept. of Buildings for ALL persons who are working on active construction sites in The Five Boroughs. These courses are designed to educate personal from Site Managers, Site Supervisors to laborers and other sub-contracting trades; on identifying, removing or replacing...

This course equals 0.4 CEUs. 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 anyone in New York State ONLY involved in the daily construction operations potentially where workers and general...

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...

Learn specifications writing techniques that boost your confidence to research, evaluate, write, and edit construction specifications. Understand the correct specifications writing language; use master electronic specifications systems and the Internet to research, evaluate, and specify products and systems for construction.  Explore the history...

This course provides an introduction to parametric modelling with Grasshopper. Build various parametrically responsive systems and explore generative design with grasshopper. Requirements: Basic familiarity with Rhino Course Topics: Grasshopper components and Interface Managing data Essential concepts Creating parametric assemblages Patterning...

Learn how to identify, track, log and analyze risk and quality elements of construction projects. Topics include: common safety problems roles and responsibilities OSHA requirements and guidelines for construction safety liabilities associated with safety violations how to identify and report safety hazards project safety plan implementation...

This course is a comprehensive review of Chapter 33 and the Rules of the City of New York that pertain to public protection. The purpose of the course is to initiate prospective candidates with safe job practices in New York City and to prepare those prospective candidates to take the Site Safety Manager’s test. During the course, students will...

This is the required 7-hour Non-Fire emergency-EAP component of the Fire Life Safety Director Curricula. Building safety planners are responsible for developing building evacuation procedures for a variety of non-fire emergencies. The Fire Department requires that applicants for the FLSD Graduation Diploma successfully complete a minimum of seven hours...