• Identify the utilities on site.

• Identify the pages in the blueprint for footing and the steps involved as per the building codes for footing. 

• Identify the foundation wall and details about instructions on building the foundation wall.

• Identify slabs in the blue prints

• Identify the insulation details in the plan, specific details are typically mentioned in the blueprints about the value of insulation to be used in building depending on the width of the wood used 2x6 or 2x4 or 2x10.

• Identify the framing plans in the blueprints and identify the girders and column locations. 

• Identify the floor framing in the construction blueprints. 

• Identify roof trusses, rafters and roof design on the blueprints.

• Identify openings in the framing system for windows, doors, foyers, etc.

• Identify cornice, windows and doors in the blueprint. 

• Identify the wall or wood sheath covering using either a housewrap or drain wrap or another special type of covering.

• Identify the exterior wall material such as stucco, stones, veneer, vinyl siding, cedar siding, bricks, veneer bricks, etc. 

• Identify the exterior elements of the blur prints, such as deck, retaining walls, pavers etc.

• Identify the stairs, cabinets, kitchen orientation, bathroom orientation and layout, walking, closets, 

• Identify the finished flooring material, crown molding, chair molding, coffered ceiling etc.

• Identify fire related specification on the construction blueprints.

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Module 4: Construction Job Estimating

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Explain importance of job estimating.

• Identify the estimated vs guesstimates.

• Describe about elemental estimates. 

• Explain types of estimates.

• Explain about life cycle costing.

• Describe in brief the process of estimating a job.

• Identify the bidding types and the bidding process.

• Explain the process of acceptance and non-acceptance to pursue a bid or not.

• Explain the process of estimating the job by visiting the site.

• Explain the process of estimating a job over the phone. 

• Explain the process of takeoff by describing the difference between material quantities and work quantities.

• Able to take measurements and price jobs for backfill and excavation.

• Able to take measurements and price jobs for concrete.

• Able to take measurements and price jobs for masonry.

• Able to take measurements and price jobs for rough and finished carpentry.

• Able to describe the pricing of a subcontractor for the job.

• Able to price miscellaneous items. 

• Able to budget estimates.

• Able to measure specific carpentry jobs includes stairs, windows, doors, millwork, cabinets, kitchen and bathroom counters, shelving, flooring etc.

• Able to measure siding, sofitts, Fascias.

• Able to measure rough works.

• And more….

Module 5: Management of The Construction Job Site. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Describe the various aspects of project management.

• Explains the goals of project management

• Describe various types of management techniques in project management. 

• Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of the project team.

• Explain the importance of paperwork involved in project management for construction. Documents may include but not limited to blueprints, permits, manuals, invoices, receipts etc.

• Able to explain the process involved in getting the building plans approved while having an understanding of the requirements. 

• Describe the importance of record keeping throughout the project from conception to completion, this may include all the administrative paperwork involved in the construction project right from the blueprints to the final certificate of occupancy received at project completion

• Understand the requirements of the project site and work accordingly.

• Be able to solve any issues that arises in the project and be able to negotiate common ground to work towards the goal of the project management. 

• Able to handle meetings with the contractors and subcontractors as an when needed as per the planned schedule. 

• Understand the productivity of the contractors and subcontractors and maintaining professional relationship. 

• Understanding the safety protocols for the project site.

• Describe the process of purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, etc as a project manager.

• Understand the timeline and budget involved in the project and work within the given timeline and budget while maintaining the quality. 

• Understand the importance of contracts when working with the contractors and subcontractors. 

• Manage the disposal of site material appropriately by following the laws and regulations. 

• Be ready to handle changes in the project , changes may include but are not limited to the design, layout, contractors, subcontractors, materials, code etc.

• Understand the procedures, modes and schedules of payments in the project management. 

• Describe the importance and process of closing out a project.