CON 171 - Building Construction Techniques II

Credit(s) 6.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 8.00
Building Construction Techniques II provides practical application of selected construction techniques. Students learn construction techniques in floor, wall and ceiling systems, stair construction and interior finishing skills.

Prerequisite(s): CON 170
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the benefits of working in the home building industry.
Understand flooring techniques.
Prepare the process to install walls in a home.
Understand the use of a timeline for installing ceiling systems.
Investigate the process for installing an HVAC system.
Understand the assembly of a stairway in a home.
Evaluate the interior finishing skills.
Conclude the process of completing a finished house through hands-on experiences.
Identify the process of ordering supplies and materials for a home.
Prepare the exterior areas for landscaping, concrete and decking.
Examine the interior design selections.
Understand painting processes.
Demonstrate exterior applications - brick and siding processes.
Demonstrate basic construction principles used in the home building industry.
Prioritize construction duties to meet construction deadlines.