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Architecture and Construction Foundations
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Architecture and Construction Foundations is the foundational course for the Architecture and Construction career cluster. It is the first step in any of the three pathways (Construction, Design and Preconstruction, or Maintenance and Operations). Topics include construction mathematics; hand and power tools; construction drawings, specifications, and layout; communication; and material handling.
Prepare a material takeoff and cost estimate for a given project, converting between decimals and percentages as neededConvert a standard material takeoff to the metric system in accordance with General Services Administration (GSA) regulaCalculate floor and wall areas for a material takeoff, using area formulasDescribe specialized tools used for measuring and show how they are used to determine dimensions for a given projectDemonstrate the safe use and maintenance of various types of hand and power tools including levels, squares, clampsDescribe the types of drawings usually included in a set of plans and the information found on each typeDescribe the different types of lines used on construction drawings and explain what they representIdentify architectural symbols commonly used to represent features and materials on plansExplain the organization and purpose of written specificationsCreate basic drawings and compile specifications for an architecture and construction project, using computersCommunicate effectively orally and in writing with various stakeholders as simulated or actual construction projects areDescribe the basic concepts of material handling and common safety precautionsIdentify various types of material handling equipment