Construction and Carpentry 10, 20, 30
Course Configurations
COCA5
Module 5: Alternate Building Materials and Processes (Core)
Outcome
Investigate various innovative building materials and processes and identify their relative advantages or disadvantages over wood and wood products.
Indicators
| (a) | Investigate some recent innovations in residential building (e.g., low-E argon windows, insulated concrete forms, recycled plastic decking), and compare them to traditional products and methods. |
| (b) | Research and report on energy efficient and resource efficient alternatives in residential construction. |
| (c) | Compare the efficiency advantage of manufacturing building materials to traditional materials (e.g., lifespan, reduction of waste, recycling of materials). |
| (d) | Identify the relative advantages and disadvantages of metal framing versus traditional wood framing. |
| (e) | Investigate the growing trends of residential construction in Saskatchewan such as using straw bales. |
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R053912
Building Trades Dictionary(4th ed.)
This book contains brief and concise definitions of terms related to the construction industry in dictionary format. Many of the terms are illustrated with photographs and line drawings. The emphasis of the book is placed on construction tools, materials and processes used in the industry. There is a separate section on contractors' terms. Several appendices provide information on mathematical symbols, geometric figures, conversions and print symbols that are found in building plans.
This edition has been updated with new photographs and over 1,500 items and existing terms have been revised to reflect changes in the industry. The compact disc contains an electronic version of the dictionary and links to online resources.
This edition has been updated with new photographs and over 1,500 items and existing terms have been revised to reflect changes in the industry. The compact disc contains an electronic version of the dictionary and links to online resources.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$98.36
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052833
Carpentry. Student Textbook with Canadian Resource Supplement(5th ed.)
This comprehensive resource includes photographs, diagrams and charts. There are 16 units covering 70 chapters and an introduction with a brief summary designed to help develop and upgrade the skills and competencies required in the trade. The book has a glossary, an index and several appendices.
An accompanying CD includes chapter reviews, an illustrated glossary, mathematical problems, lists of American and Canadian resources and media clips to illustrate a variety of tools and techniques.
The Canadian Resource Supplement is a support manual that highlights the Canadian construction industry and carpentry trade. There are references to pages in the textbook where specific Canadian content may be inserted.
An accompanying CD includes chapter reviews, an illustrated glossary, mathematical problems, lists of American and Canadian resources and media clips to illustrate a variety of tools and techniques.
The Canadian Resource Supplement is a support manual that highlights the Canadian construction industry and carpentry trade. There are references to pages in the textbook where specific Canadian content may be inserted.
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Carpentry. Instructor's Resource Guide
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$100.76
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053916
Green Home Building
Eco-friendly building is catching on in the construction trade and is projected to become the norm among home builders and contractors. Using visuals and comments from industry experts, this program presents general construction guidelines for environmentally friendly residential building. Viewers are given a solid foundation of technical knowledge and best practices in all aspects of green housing construction. Topics include: lot design, passive solar energy, resource efficiency, recycling methods, water conservation, the Energy Star program, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), energy footprints, indoor air quality, financial incentives and professional certifications.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$129.95
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018