Construction basics and building components are covered in this course. We take a tour of construction plans and learn what to expect in the plan set. We cover the components that make up the building shell in details and review alternative building materials and techniques.
| Module 1 | INTRO | |
|---|---|---|
| There are no units in this module. | ||
| Module 2 | Construction Primer Course Materials | |
| Unit 1 | Construction Primer - Course Materials | |
| Module 3 | Ceilings and Attics | |
| Unit 1 | Ceilings and Attics | |
| Unit 2 | Ceilings and Attics Quiz | |
| Module 4 | Frame Construction and Alternative Construction Techniques | |
| Unit 1 | Anatomy of a Stud Frame Wall | |
| Unit 2 | Walls and Floors | |
| Unit 3 | Walls and Floors Quiz | |
| Module 5 | Fenestrations | |
| Unit 1 | Windows and Doors | |
| Unit 2 | Windows and Doors Quiz | |
| Module 6 | Foundations and the Lower Envelope | |
| Unit 1 | Foundations | |
| Unit 2 | Slabs and Capillary Action | |
| Unit 3 | Foundations Quiz | |
| Module 7 | Construction Plans | |
| Unit 1 | Reading Construction Plans | |
| Unit 2 | Reading Construction Plans Quiz | |
| Module 8 | Construction Primer Final Exam | |
| Unit 1 | Final Exam: Construction Primer | |
| Unit 2 | Construction Primer Course Feedback | |
