Online anytime - Overview of Building Trades

This 9-hour Overview of Building Trades course covers the fundamentals of building trade skills. Anyone interested in starting a residential building project or working in the construction industry will benefit from the knowledge gained in this course. The course will cover a variety of subjects, such as soil conditions, compaction, measurements and markings, excavation and sitework, inspections and permits, and more. By the end of the course, students will have an overview of building trade skills, which will be useful when starting residential construction projects or a career in the building industry.

Who Should Take This Course:

Construction manager, Construction employees

Topics Covered Include: 

• Floodplains
  
• Construction equipment
  
• Compaction and Soil Conditions
  
• Water Wells, Footings, and Foundations
  
• Foundations, Flooring, and Examples
  
• Sheathing, roofing, and framing
  
• Ventilation, insulation, siding, gutters, and water barriers
  
• Stairs
  
• Types of windows
  
• Masonry and Exterior Finish
  
• Walkthrough of House Plans