Understanding Construction Documents: Drawings & Specifications

Understanding Construction Documents (UCD) will provide you with an overview of the various construction documents and how they work together. This session is designed to give you a solid understanding of how specifications are organized and why it’s important for EVERY trade on the project to review and understand how they impact each trade price.

In this one-day session, you will focus on construction drawings and how they are organized, including instruction on symbols, notes and abbreviations and what they all mean. You will also examine how drawings and specs work together and discuss what is often missed but must be considered in preparing bids. This course will also provide you with a set of drawings from a recent project and will work through a series of exercises to understand the process.

Topics:

• Contract documentation
• Specifications
• Drawings
• Working with specifications and drawings
• Design documents misconceptions

• New Estimators
• Future Project Coordinators
• Superintendents
• Manufacturers and Suppliers

Bonnie Williams (Leon), PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Bonnie is a highly driven, results oriented professional with over 25 years of construction experience. She is an excellent communicator resulting in on-time delivery of objectives and cost-effective utilization of resources. Her ability to manage multiple project teams and lead collaborative efforts results in excellence at every phase of the project lifecycle.

‍Bonnie advanced quickly through various positions in construction having started her career sweeping saw dust off floors.  After achieving a Carpentry diploma, she became a Foreman, Project Coordinator, Estimator, Business Owner, Project Manager and RRC Construction Project Management Instructor.  Her unique experience as a Subcontractor, Prime Contractor, and Owner has taught her the importance of a cooperative environment.  

‍Bonnie enjoys learning and mentoring.  She is also a Certified Professional Coach.

WCA Cancellation Policy

WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled two (2) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within two (2) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.