AIA Continuing Education Classes in NJ for Architects & AEC Professionals
AIA Learning Units (LU) Continuing Education Program
Napco Copy Graphics (R.S. Knapp Co.) offers AIA Continuing Education Classes NJ for architects, engineers, and construction professionals across New Jersey and the tri-state area. Our programs provide AIA Learning Units (LU) while introducing real-world applications of 3D laser scanning, GPR, and modern construction documentation technologies.
Available AIA Continuing Education Courses
Napco offers a selection of AIA-approved learning unit courses focused on modern construction technologies, documentation, and workflow improvements. Each course is designed to provide practical knowledge that can be applied directly to real-world projects.
Course 1: 3D LiDAR Scanning for Construction & Architecture
LIDAR scanning technology is quickly emerging as a powerful way to document construction sites with a level of precision that was not achievable just a few years ago. This course covers 3D LIDAR scanning, its technical background, and its application as a tool for architectural design and construction documentation.
Learning Objectives
- What is 3D LIDAR scanning?
- What is the current status of as-built documentation?
- How scanning and visual documentation improve construction processes
- Applications where visual data and 3D scanning are used in construction
- Who can benefit from using this technology in their process
Course 2
Why GPR is a Necessity in Construction
Every construction professional is familiar with the 811 “Call Before You Dig” service, but inaccurate line marking can still create challenges. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is essential for locating underground objects and identifying their exact positions through concrete, asphalt, and soil, helping improve safety and project accuracy.
Learning Objectives
- Get educated on 811 Call Before You Dig and what you need to know
- Understanding what GPR is and how GPR improves the construction process
- Learn GPR’s role in as-built documentation and project closeout
- Understanding the different types of GPR and utility locating technology
- Things to consider when hiring a GPR service company
- Best practices when using GPR
Course 3
Project Closeout – Bringing Automation, Standards, and Technology to a Manual and Random Closeout Process
The closeout phase of a construction project is often inconsistent and difficult to standardize. This course explores best practices for managing project closeout, improving documentation, and using technology to create more efficient and repeatable processes.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the elements of project closeout
- Understand the importance of project closeout for owners, GCs, and stakeholders
- Identify traditional closeout challenges and how to avoid them
- Identify issues with as-built drawings at turnover and how to avoid them
- Understand time and cost issues for the owner at turnover
- Best practices for owners, GCs, and architects in handling closeout
- Utilizing new technologies to streamline closeout and empower stakeholders
Who Should Attend These AIA Courses?
Our AIA Continuing Education programs are designed for professionals looking to expand their knowledge of modern construction documentation, 3D scanning, LiDAR technology, and reality capture workflows.
- Architects
- Engineers
- Construction Managers
- CAD & BIM Professionals
- Surveyors
- Municipal Planning Departments
- Facilities Managers
- Universities & Technical Programs
- Design-Build Firms
- Infrastructure & Transportation Teams
Real-World Applications
The technologies presented in these AIA Continuing Education courses are actively used across the architecture, engineering, and construction industries to improve documentation accuracy, project coordination, and decision-making workflows.
- Building Documentation & Existing Conditions Capture
- Historic Preservation Projects
- Infrastructure Inspection & Asset Management
- Construction Verification & Progress Monitoring
- BIM Modeling & Clash Detection Workflows
- Site Logistics Planning
- As-Built Documentation
- Facility Management & Space Planning
- Municipal Mapping & Public Works Documentation
- Reality Capture for Design-Build Collaboration
Supporting the AEC Industry Throughout the Region
Napco provides AIA Continuing Education programs for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals throughout New Jersey, the Tri-State Area, the NYC Metro region, and the greater Philadelphia area.
Our courses are designed to help AEC professionals better understand emerging technologies such as LiDAR scanning , 3D reality capture , BIM workflows , and subsurface investigation solutions used in modern construction and infrastructure projects.
From architectural firms and municipalities to universities and construction teams, these educational programs support professionals looking to improve project documentation, coordination, and field-to-design collaboration workflows.
AIA Continuing Education Classes NJ - FAQs
Are Napco’s continuing education classes AIA-accredited?
Yes. Napco offers AIA-accredited learning unit classes designed for architects, engineers, and AEC professionals.
Can the classes be presented remotely or in person?
Yes. Classes can be scheduled remotely or presented in person at your office, depending on your team’s needs.
Who should attend these AIA Learning Unit classes?
These courses are ideal for architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, and construction professionals interested in technologies such as 3D LiDAR scanning, GPR, and project closeout documentation.
How do I request a class for my team?
Click the “Register for This Class” button under the course you are interested in and complete the form. A Napco representative will follow up to coordinate details.
Are these classes available in New Jersey and the tri-state area?
Yes. Napco serves firms across New Jersey and the tri-state area, with options for remote or office-based presentations.
For more information about AIA Learning Units and continuing education requirements, visit the American Institute of Architects (AIA) .
Schedule an AIA Learning Unit Class for Your Team
Napco offers AIA-accredited continuing education classes for architects, engineers, and construction professionals throughout New Jersey and the tri-state area. Courses can be scheduled for remote presentations or on-site sessions at your office.
To request a class, simply click the button under the course you are interested in and complete the form. Our team will follow up to coordinate the details.