The Commercial Plan Reading course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to interpret commercial construction drawings and specifications in order to make well-informed decisions regarding new construction and renovation projects.

The instructor will concentrate on construction categories such as:

• Site Work
• Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
• Finish Construction

Course curriculum focuses on…

• The standard arrangement and organization of commercial construction drawings, including drawing formats, symbols, notes, legends, and other information that assist in conveying specific construction material characteristics, applications, requirements, and assembly. 
• Describing and explaining how complex plans are organized.
• Defining typical construction symbols, line types and terminology.
• Identifying typical contract documents and describe their function.
• Identifying and describing the components of an exterior wall section.
• Identifying and describing the components of site plans.
• Identifying and describing the components of civil plans.
• Describing the special characteristics of commercial and residential plans and explain how to read and interpret them.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is IN-PERSON at our Portland, OR campus. This course is not taught online.

2025-2026 COURSE SCHEDULES:

October 20, 2025 – November 12, 2025
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:00pm-9:00pm

May 4, 2026 – May 28, 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays
Classes run Monday & Wednesday 5/4-5/27. No Class Monday 5/25. Additional Class Thursday 5/28.
6:00pm-9:00pm

NWCOC TECHNICAL TRAINING PACKAGE
SAVE WHEN YOU BUY ALL THREE COURSES TOGETHER!

INCLUDES:

• COMMERCIAL PLAN READING
• BASIC COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING
• ADVANCED COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING

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