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Unit 1
Types of Construction
Residential and Light Construction •
Heavy Construction • Prefabricated
Building Units • Green Building •
Specialization in the Trade


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Residential construction is a category of light
construction.


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In platform framing, each
floor unit provides a
working platform for the
walls above.


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Post-and-beam
construction is
characterized by
exposed members,
in this case
redwood members,
that also serve as
the basic structure
of the building.


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Stone-veneer foundation and chimney
combined with resawn redwood siding create
an attractive effect for the house.


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Reinforced concrete is
typically used for most
heavy construction.


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In monolithic concrete
construction, each major
element of a structure is
cast as a single piece.


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Most multistory
commercial buildings
have a steel framework.


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Precast concrete wall panels of a
building are raised into position
with a crane.


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A fully automated assembly line is used to
construct panel wall sections.


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Carpenters install
prefabricated panel
wall sections.


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An exterior wall
panel is lifted
after completion
and prepared for
shipment to the
job site.


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Sustainable design and construction yields
environmental, economic, and health benefits for the
builders and the surrounding community.


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LEED® certification levels are
determined by accomplishing
certain goals within each of six
certification categories.


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Mass production
methods are used on
new subdivision
housing tracts.
Separate crews install
the foundations, wall
and roof framing,
exterior trim, and
interior trim.