Description

CAD for Construction is a practical, two-level training series designed specifically for construction professionals who need to work with AutoCAD drawings, but don’t need to become full-time drafters. This course focuses on real-world construction workflows, teaching you how to confidently open, review, edit, and annotate DWG files for coordination, submittals, and as-built documentation. Starting with essential drafting and editing tools and progressing into annotations, blocks, layers, layouts, and scaling, the series equips you with the skills needed to make accurate updates, communicate field conditions clearly, and save time and cost on every project.

This live online series offers 2 four-hour courses. You can take both courses or just the one that meets your needs. Each separate course is delivered in 2 two-hour sessions. A live instructor explains the detailed functions and addresses questions as the class progresses.

CAD for Construction Firms I
4 hour course | 4 CPC/CEU credits

In construction, you don’t always need advanced drafting skills. But, being able to open a DWG file and make simple edits or calculations can save significant time and money. This course is designed for casual CAD users who want to become proficient with everyday AutoCAD tasks. Learn the fundamentals of drafting, from creating lines and shapes to navigating model and paper space, and gain hands-on experience with essential editing tools like Move, Copy, Trim, Extend, Offset, and Mirror. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to handle routine CAD tasks efficiently and confidently.

Session 1: Understanding the Basics
• Drafting Primitives (Lines, Arcs, Shapes, etc.)
• Drawing techniques using Direct and Dynamic Input
• Understanding Object Snaps
• Using ORTHO and POLAR
• The concepts of Model and Paper Space

Session 2: Simplified Drafting
• Working with Editing Tools
• Move and Copy
• Trim and Extend
• Offset and Mirror

Click here to register for CAD for Construction Firms II scheduled for May 14 & 15.

The Instructor:

Joe DeChiaro
Zentek

Joe De Chiaro has been an Autodesk Certified Instructor for almost 30 years. He started his teaching career as AutoCAD instructor, and is responsible for designing a variety of courses within Computer Drafting curricula for educational institutions.

Mr. De Chiaro specializes in many Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Revit and Inventor. In addition to teaching how to use the software, Mr. De Chiaro has also helped firms and governmental agencies create customized settings to help standardize the software to their specific industries and needs.
For the past 25+ years, Mr. De Chiaro has worked as a consultant, training private schools and engineering firms nationwide.