Plan Reading: Basic Concepts for Beginners- CHARLOTTE

This class is for the novice person with no/minimal experience with construction drawings and would like to learn the basics.

By Small Business Transportation Resource Center

Date and time

Location

5301 Wilkinson Blvd

5301 Wilkinson Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28208

About this event

Event lasts 9 hours

PLAN READING- BASIC CONCEPTS FOR BEGINNERS

Some topics to be covered will include:

Standard Engineering Abbreviations
What is in a set of plans/orientation/existing/proposed
How to read a scale
How to read a plan profile and stations
How to read a pipe schedule and understanding contours
Identifying standard items in plans such as streets, curbing, driveways, centerlines, water mains, sewer mains, and storm drainage conveyances, etc.

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Tuesday August 19, 2025

TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Goodwill Opportunity Center

ADDRESS: 5301 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte NC 28208

Organized by

Small Business Transportation Resource Center

The main focus of the SBTRC is assisting firms that are interested in doing business with the U.S. DOT directly, or with state and local agencies receiving U.S. DOT funding.

SBTRC supports small businesses by offering technical assistance focused on:

- Capacity-building skills and training for small businesses.

- Counseling and information on procurement opportunities.

- Access to capital.

- Assistance obtaining a surety bond.

- Resource assistance to promote more women and girls in the transportation industry.

- An online database of current bid opportunities.

- Certification and pre-qualification assistance to help you compete for Department of Transportation contracts.

- Training and workshops on industry-specific topics, business management and operations.