The Construction Fundamentals course offers a comprehensive overview of the building construction process, covering everything from site utilities and earthwork to fire protection systems. Learn how multiple construction disciplines collaborate to bring a building to life, with practical instruct...
Overview
Syllabus
- Building Construction Overview
- Delivery Systems Overview
- Material System Considerations
- Building Codes
- Occupancy Groups
- Construction Types
- Construction Specification Institute Divisions
- Major Building Elements
- Building Construction Summary
- Soils Overview
- Soils Geotechnical Report
- Soils Identifying Soil Types
- Soils Stability
- Soils Summary
- Equipment Overview
- Equipment Scraper
- Equipment Dozer
- Equipment Excavator
- Equipment Loader
- Equipment Skid Steer Backhoe
- Equipment Grader
- Equipment Haul and Dump Vehicles
- Equipment Water Compaction Vehicles
- Equipment Forklift Lift Scaffold
- Clearing and Grubbing Overview
- Clearing and Grubbing Actions
- Site Utilites Overview
- Site Utilites Trenches
- Site Utilities Pipe Installation
- Site Utilities Marking Tape
- Site Utilities Horizontal Boring
- Site Utilities Wet Utilites
- Site Utilities Dry Utilites
- Site Utilities Other Utilites
- Site Utilities Summary
- Earthwork Overview
- Earthwork Mass Structural Excavation
- Earthwork Excavation Techniques 01
- Earthwork Excavation Techniques 02
- Earthwork Effects of Water
- Earthwork Excavation
- Earthwork Excavation Challenges
- Earthwork Summary
- Foundations Overview
- Foundations Shallow Foundations
- Foundations Deep Foundations 01
- Foundations Deep Foundations 02
- Foundations Summary
- Concrete Overview
- Concrete Components
- Concrete Mixing and Placing 01
- Concrete Mixing and Placing 02
- Concrete Items to Avoid
- Concrete Summary
- Grade Beams and Foundation Walls Overview
- Building A Grade Beam
- Slab On Grade
- Grade Beams and Foundation Walls Summary
- Structure Overview
- Structure Frames
- Structure Load Path
- Structure Bending 01
- Structure Bending 02
- Structure Options
- Structure Variables
- Structure Common Choices
- Structure Summary
- Cranes Overview
- Cranes Hydraulic
- Cranes Crawler
- Cranes Tower
- Cranes Self Raising
- Cranes Specialty Permanent
- Cranes Safety
- Cranes Summary
- CIP Concrete Overview
- CIP Concrete Reinforcement
- CIP Concrete Slab Options
- CIP Concrete Spans
- CIP Concrete Prestressing
- CIP Concrete Construction Sequence
- CIP Concrete Shoring
- CIP Concrete Creative Examples
- CIP Concrete Summary
- Precast Concrete Overview
- Precast Concrete Function
- Precast Concrete Shapes
- Precast Concrete Delivery
- Precast Concrete Erection
- Precast Concrete Structural
- Precast Concrete Architectural
- Precast Concrete Summary
- History Of Steel 01
- History Of Steel 02
- Structural Steel Overview
- Structural Steel Shapes
- Structural Steel Process
- Structural Steel Erection 01
- Structural Steel Erection 02
- Structural Steel Fireproofing
- Structural Steel Structures
- Structural Steel Miscellaneous Metals
- Structural Steel Summary
- Other Systems Overview
- Other Systems Masonry
- Other Systems Tilt Up Concrete
- Other Systems Wood
- Other Systems Summary
- Structure Summary Overview
- Structure Summary CIP Concrete
- Structure Summary Precast Concrete
- Structure Summary Steel
- Structure Summary Common Structure Choices
- Structure Summary Examples
- Structure Summary Sequence After Structure
- Structure Summary
- Enclosure Overview
- Enclosure Components Requirements
- Enclosure Water Infiltration
- Enclosure Control Heat
- Enclosure Control Vapor Drive
- Enclosure Summary
- CFSS Exterior Walls Overview
- CFSS Material
- CFSS Framing Options
- CFSS Bypass Framing 01
- CFSS Bypass Framing 02
- CFSS Infill Framing
- CFSS Examples
- CFSS Summary
- Cladding Overview
- Cladding Metal Panels
- Cladding Brick Veneer
- Cladding Stone Veneer
- Cladding Stucco
- Cladding Summary
- Curtain Wall Overview
- Curtain Wall Storefront
- Curtain Wall Types
- Curtain Wall Stick Built
- Curtain Wall Unitized
- Curtain Wall Examples
- Curtain Wall Structural Glass
- Curtain Wall Summary
- Roofing Overview
- Roofing Requirements
- Roofing Safety
- Roofing Types
- Roofing Common Choices
- Roofing Steep Roof
- Roofing Low Slope 01
- Roofing Low Slope 02
- Roofing Summary
- Doors Overview
- Doors Requirements
- Doors Terminology
- Doors Material Types
- Doors Other Specifications
- Doors Types
- Doors Summary
- Windows Overview
- Windows Requirements
- Windows Terminology
- Windows Materials
- Windows Glass Types
- Windows Glass Choices
- Windows Installation
- Windows Operable
- Windows Sun Shades
- Windows Washing
- Windows Interior Glazing
- Windows Summary
- Enclosure Summary
- Partitions Overview
- Partitions Types Fire
- Partitions Fire Rating
- Partitions Types Smoke
- Partitions Types Other
- Partitions Framing Steel Studs
- Partitions MEP Roughing
- Partitions Drywall Types
- Partitions Drywall Installation
- Partitions Drywall Finish
- Partitions Summary
- Finishes Overview
- Finishes Paint
- Finishes Ceiling
- Finishes Acoustic Wall Panels
- Flooring Testing Preparation
- Flooring VCT
- Flooring Carpet
- Flooring Seamless Sheet Vinyl
- Flooring Epoxy
- Flooring Laminate
- Flooring Rubber
- Flooring Tile
- Flooring Terrazzo
- Flooring Sealed Polished Concrete
- Flooring Summary
- Casework
- Millwork
- Finishes Summary
- Specialties Furnishings Overview
- Specialties Signage
- Specialties Toilet Compartments
- Specialties Lockers
- Specialties Toilet Bath Accessories
- Specialties Folding Panel Partitions
- Specialties Wall Corner Guards
- Specialties Display Boards
- Specialties Fire Protection
- Furnishings Blinds Shades
- Furnishings Furniture
- Specialties Furnishings Summary
- Paving Hardscape Landscaping Overview
- Paving Curb Gutter
- Paving Cross Pans
- Paving Sub Grade
- Paving Asphalt
- Paving Process
- Paving Base Surface Courses
- Paving Striping
- Hardscape Walls
- Hardscape Retaining Walls
- Hardscape Retaining Wall Examples
- Hardscape Sidewalks
- Hardscape Driveways
- Hardscape Stairs
- Hardscape Brick Pavers
- Landscaping Irrigation
- Landscaping Sod Seed
- Landscaping Trees Plants
- Other Site Considerations
- Paving Hardscape Landscaping Summary
- Thermal Comfort Overview
- Thermal Comfort Definition
- Thermal Comfort Factors
- Thermal Comfort Air Temperature
- Thermal Comfort Relative Humidity
- Thermal Comfort Air Movement
- Thermal Comfort Radiation
- Thermal Comfort Metabolic Rate
- Thermal Comfort Clothing
- Thermal Comfort Examples
- Thermal Comfort ASHRAE 55 Survey
- Thermal Comfort Summary
- Indoor Air Quality Overview
- Indoor Air Quality The Issue
- Indoor Air Quality Pollutant Sources
- Indoor Air Quality The Solution
- Indoor Air Quality Summary
- Mechanical HVAC Overview
- Mechanical HVAC Equipment Purpose
- Mechanical HVAC System
- Mechanical AHU
- Mechanical AHU Air Mixing
- Mechanical AHU Filters
- Mechanical AHU Coils
- Mechanical AHU Evaporative Cooling
- Mechanical AHU Fans
- Mechanical Duct
- Mechanical Duct Uses
- Mechanical Plenum
- Mechanical Dampers
- Mechanical VAV
- Mechanical GRD
- Mechanical FCU
- Mechanical PTAC
- Mechanical Convectors
- Mechanical Unit Heater
- Mechanical Radiant Heat
- Mechanical Chilled Water System
- Mechanical Chiller
- Mechanical Cooling Tower
- Mechanical Boiler
- Mechanical Hydronic Piping
- Mechanical Pumps
- Mechanical Central Utility Plant
- Mechanical Controls
- Mechanical Test and Balance
- Mechanical HVAC Summary
- Plumbing Overview
- Plumbing System
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Plumbing Domestic Supply
- Plumbing DWV
- Plumbing Drains
- Plumbing Other Pipe Systems
- Plumbing Summary
- Electrical Overview
- Electrical Terminology
- Electrical Voltage
- Electrical Power Energy
- Electrical Distribution
- Electrical Temporary Power Lights
- Electrical Main Service Underground
- Electrical Transformers
- Electrical Meters
- Electrical Rooms
- Electrical Main Distribution
- Electrical Panelboard
- Electrical Protective Devices
- Electrical Conductor Wiring
- Electrical Conduit
- Electrical Boxes
- Electrical Cable Tray
- Electrical Pulling Terminating Wire
- Electrical Equipment Circuits
- Electrical Lighting
- Electrical Grounding Lightning Protection
- Electrical Emergency Standby Power
- Electrical Photovoltaic Systems
- Electrical Summary
- Low Voltage Overview
- Low Voltage Wiring
- Low Voltage Tele Data
- Low Voltage Audio Visual
- Low Voltage Security System
- Low Voltage Summary
- Fire Suppression Overview
- Fire Suppression Misconceptions
- Fire Suppression Sprinkler System
- Fire Suppression Wet Pipe System
- Fire Suppression Dry Pipe System
- Fire Suppression Other Systems
- Fire Suppression Main Line
- Fire Suppression Sprinkler Pipe
- Fire Suppression Sprinkler Heads
- Fire Suppression Standpipes
- Fire Suppression Fire Department Connection
- Fire Suppression Fire Pumps
- Fire Suppression Summary
- Fire Alarm Life Safety Overview
- Fire Alarm System
- Fire Alarm Input Detectors
- Fire Alarm Input Manual Alarm
- Fire Alarm Input Flow Detectors
- Fire Alarm Control Panels
- Fire Alarm Output Horn Strobes
- Fire Alarm Output Magnetic Door Release
- Fire Alarm Output Fire Smoke Dampers
- Fire Alarm Installation
- Life Safety Emeregency Lighting Power
- Life Safety Egress Occupancy
- Life Safety First Responders
- Life Safety Emergency Phones Fire Extinguishers
- Fire Suppression Examples
- Fire Alarm Life Safety Summary
- Conveying Equipment Overview
- Conveying Equipment Temporary
- Elevator Types
- Elevator Hydraulic
- Elevator Traction
- Elevator Pit Shaft
- Elevator Construction
- Elevator Rails Guides
- Elevator Front
- Elevator Shaft Interior
- Elevator Machine Room
- Elevator Machine Room Less
- Elevator Cables
- Elevator Car
- Elevator Safety
- Conveying Equipment Escalators
- Conveying Equipment Moving Walkways
- Conveying Equipment Summary
- MEP Trim Startup Testing Cx Overview
- MEP Trim Labels Tags
- Startup Testing
- Startup Testing Lighting
- Startup Testing Fire Alarm
- Startup Testing Tele Data Audio Visual Security
- Startup Testing HVAC
- Startup Testing Plumbing
- Startup Testing Fire Suppression
- Startup Testing Elevators
- Startup Testing Special Systems
- Commissioning
- MEP Trim Startup Testing Cx Summary
- Closeout Turnover Post Occupancy Overview
- Closeout Punchlist
- Closeout Certificate of Occupancy
- Closeout Final Completion
- Turnover Post Occupancy
- Closeout Turnover Post Occupancy Summary
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