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Building Construction and Maintenance


These books provide teaching/training flexibility as they are available for self-paced, open entry/open exit OR traditional, instructor-led learning formats. Covers an introduction to carpentry, constructing the building shell, and finishing the interior and hard to find topics such as structural painting. The essentials for repairing and maintaining plumbing systems, building and repairing a flat-roof structure, and installing and maintaining locks and key systems are also covered. Also see LANDSCAPING, CUSTODIAL, and DVD Catalog
No. Courses Request Free Exam Copy

[You may request as many as five exam copies]
861

Introduction to Carpentry

Gives the new trainee a grasp of the basics of carpentry. This course aims to familiarize persons who have had no carpentry experience with the tools and materials of the... <Read More>
862

Constructing the Building Shell

This course covers basic building techniques common to most structures, including methods of laying foundations, framing, covering walls, and roofs. ... <Read More>
863

Finishing the Building Interior

This course covers constructing stairways, installing doors, and finishing procedures with emphasis on interior walls, ceilings, and floors. ... <Read More>
864

Structural Painting

This course covers the techniques of selecting and applying paints and coatings to buildings, inside and out. It describes the composition of paints and other coatings, and how to use... <Read More>
866

Flat Roof Maintenance

This course introduces roofing, including flat roof systems and various types of decks. It examines insulating and water-proofing materials, and techniques of application. Next, it discusses roofing damage, how to... <Read More>
867

Plumbing Systems Maintenance

This course covers maintaining plumbing systems in a factory, plant, or other industrial or commercial site. It describes the structure and function of on-site plumbing systems (water supply, sanitary waste,... <Read More>
874

Locks and Key Systems

This course covers basic lock types: mortise, auxiliary or rim, tubular bolt, key-in-know, narrow stile, and unit lock. It explains how they operate, how to install, maintain, and adjust them.... <Read More>

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