Historical Development of Buildings

Built Environment and Planning Controls

Choosing a Site and House Purchase

Role of the Construction Industry

Construction Drawings and Documents

Dimensioned Drawings and Freehand Sketches

Site Investigation and Conservation Orders

Site Office and Storage Facilities

Structural Principles and Weather Exposure

Site Safety Precautions

Fire Tests and Building Regulations

Excavation for Foundations

Foundation Function and Choice

Slab and Strip Foundations

Pile and Pad Foundations

Steel Reinforcement in Foundations

Concrete Materials and Site Storage

Batching and Mixing Concrete

Site-Mixed Versus Ready-Mixed Concrete

Superstructure Form and Structure

External Envelope and Wall Materials

Brickwork Bonding and Parapets

Damp Proofing, Lintels and Arches

Window Types and Casement Details

Glass Types and Glazing Methods

Door Types, Schedules and Details

Roof Forms and Functions

Timber Pitched Roofs and Trusses

Timber Flat Roofs and Finishes

Roof Eaves, Verges and Insulation

Internal Walls and Finishes

Ground Floor Functions and Junctions

Solid Versus Timber Ground Floors

Suspended Timber Floor Construction

Domestic Floor Finishes

Stair Layout and Construction Details

Stud Partition Construction

Internal Door Selection and Details

Dry Lining and Plasterboard Ceilings

Mixing and Applying Plaster

Paint Properties and Defects

Service Entry Through Substructure

Hot and Cold Water Systems

Cisterns and Heating Systems

Heating Control and Conservation

Rainwater Collection and Disposal

Effluent Types and Drainage Systems

Sanitary Fitments and Above-Ground Drainage

Drainage Systems and Septic Tanks

Fireplace Flue Construction