Education

NRLA/LBMDF Education

Your NRLA membership gives you affordable, direct access to the industry’s premier education. Our Lumber and Building Material Dealers Foundation (LBMDF) provides training in all aspects of the LBM industry. We are thrilled to be able to assist our members by providing live virtual instructor-led training as well as in-person courses for required certifications.

Upcoming Courses

Below you will find our most recent live virtual instructor-led and in-person educational offerings. Be sure to check back often as we are constantly adding new courses.

Introduction to Building Materials May 2026

May 5, 2026

8:00 am

– 11:00 am

This two session course covers the introduction to residential home building products, and components. Foundation materials, insulation, framing, windows, and doors, interior/exterior finish materials, trim, and hardware.

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Basic/Beginner Blueprint Reading May 2026

May 12, 2026

8:00 am

– 11:00 am

In this four session course, attendees will learn to read blueprints, drawings, floorplans, elevations, sections, and details to create a materials take-off. Measurements, formulas, symbols, abbreviations, and architectural scale are also covered.

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Intermediate Blueprint Reading June 2026

June 2, 2026

8:00 am

– 11:00 am

The Intermediate Blueprint Reading & Estimating training program is a 2 session course for participants familiar with blueprint reading and take-offs who want to further develop their proficiency and skill.

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Advanced Blueprint Reading June 2026

June 16, 2026

8:00 am

– 11:00 am

Advanced Blueprint Reading and Estimating is a two session course for experienced estimators and conceptual estimators. This training is for construction drawing and take-off professionals with 5+ years of experience.

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