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...

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 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 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 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...

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 how to file for and obtain New York City Department of Buildings (NYCDOB) permits and approvals, including types of applications and requirements for submission plans.  You will also explore effects of zoning, NYCDOB violations, and recent changes to construction design and the project management process.  Prerequisite: OSHA 30 Hour...

Construction Project Management (CPM) with Procore Certification   This course will develop an awareness of the various construction management methods and practices used in today’s industry. Through Class discussion and case study examples students will develop a Construction Management Plan and a Safety and Health Plan. This course will...

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...

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 tools used by Project Managers: work breakdown structure, critical path, task analysis, project plan, project scheduling and more.  Gain the skills needed to plan, track progress, and stay focused on the end result. Note: Classroom location listings are also posted outside the CAPS office and the lobby of the 17 Lexington Avenue building....