MITA Hosts Blueprint Reading 101+ Class

Words: Dan Kamys[caption id="attachment_13947" align="alignleft" width="1024"]Learn the fundamentals of blueprint reading and estimating at MITA's Blueprint Reading 101+ class. Learn the fundamentals of blueprint reading and estimating at MITA's Blueprint Reading 101+ class.[/caption] The Masonry Industry Training Association (MITA) will hold a Blueprint Reading 101+ Class on Saturday, November 19, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of blueprint reading and estimating with Instructor Dave Ratynski of Modern Masonry. Beverages and lunch will be provided. RSVP by November 11. The class will be held at RCP Block & Brick Lemon Grove Sales Yard, 8240 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945. For more information, contact Craig Finch at (619) 518-6853, or Evan Finch at (619) 518-3881. Download the registration flyer here.
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