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National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1961
Publication of conference papers includes--(1) an overview of the ceiling system complex by a lighting manufacturer, (2) review of problems influencing the development of roofing systems, (3) description of cooperative research within the cement industry, and (4) description of joint research development of structural ceramic panels. Included…
Descriptors: Building Innovation, Building Systems, Ceilings, Cement Industry
Download full textAmerican Inst. of Steel Construction, Inc., New York, NY. – 1962
In view of the cost of structural framing for school buildings, ten steel-framed schools are examined to review the economical advantages of steel for school construction. These schools do not resemble each other in size, shape, arrangement or unit cost; some are original in concept and architecture, and others are conservative. Cost and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Construction Materials
Lengert, Gerald – 1981
This course outline was prepard to help apprentice drywall installers and teachers of drywall finishing courses to learn or teach the skills necessary for the apprenticeship course in British Columbia. The course outline consists of 11 tracks (units) that cover the following topics: estimating, job inspection, safety, applying bead, filling…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Behavioral Objectives, Building Trades, Buildings
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1960
Publication of conference paper texts include --(1) history and development of masonry cavity walls, (2) recent research related to determination of thermal and moisture resistance, (3) wall design and detailing, (4) design for crack prevention, (5) mortar specification characteristics, (6) performance experience with low-rise buildings, (7)…
Descriptors: Bricklaying, Building Innovation, Building Trades, Cement Industry
Callender, John H.; Aureli, Giles – 1960
An in-depth study of public housing in New York focuses almost exclusively upon the cost analysis aspect of decision. The costs of various construction techniques, design arrangements, and materials have been collected and analyzed. The stated aim of the report is to reduce cost as much as possible, with user comfort being a secondary…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Plans, Buildings
Spencer, Albert G. – 1988
This curriculum guide for a 1-semester or 1-year course on construction systems is designed to acquaint students with the nature of the construction industry and its technology--tools, materials, and methods of construction--as well as the systems for planning and managing construction projects. The guide contains a course outline, competencies…
Descriptors: Building Trades, Citations (References), Competence, Competency Based Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Standards Branch. – 1997
With this Career and Technology Studies (CTS) curriculum guide, secondary students in Alberta can do the following; develop skills that can be applied in their daily lives; refine career-planning skills; develop technology-related skills in construction; enhance employability skills, especially in construction industries; and apply and reinforce…
Descriptors: Building Trades, Career Development, Competence, Competency Based Education
