ARCH 110 - Construction Document Reading and Estimating

    Recent Professors
    fnakatani@riohondo.edu, shughes@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, be able to read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of ARCH 110
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed for architecture students as well as apprentices and employees in all areas of the construction industry, and covers residential, light commercial, and industrial building construction. The course introduces the use of prints, construction documents, and the theory of construction estimating as used in the building industry. Principles of reading working drawings and plans; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specifications; details and elevations; and electrical specifications are included, as are materials estimating, and estimating rules, tables, and procedures.
    Usually Held
    Fri 9:00am–11:25am, Sat 9:00am–11:25am, Tue Thu 4:05pm–5:15pm