Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a process, or develops a product related to architecture and construction.
Examples: designing a construction project(s), constructing a construction project(s)
Conduct independent research related to the selected architecture and construction project.
Examples: building codes, municipal codes, green energies
Write a detailed report on the architecture and construction project, following established conventions for format, grammar, and usage.
Produce an original multimedia presentation based upon architecture and construction project research and results.
Examples: producing a digital presentation and oral explanation, creating a documentary, presenting a project model and explanation
Design and create a project portfolio that documents all components of the architecture and construction project and demonstrates the validity of the process.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Set up types and formats of commercial drawings including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specifications.
Assemble steel framing components.
List advantages and disadvantages of various types of steel framing systems.
Assess hazards involved in constructing steel framing systems and indicate ways to avoid them.
Demonstrate and explain installation techniques used with various types of exterior finishing materials.
Examples: vinyl, aluminum, wood
Install insulation materials and moisture barriers.
Explain the importance of insulation and moisture barriers, including their effects on energy consumption.
Describe health and safety concerns related to various types of insulation and list ways to avoid exposure to hazards when handling and installing it.
Explain insulation R-values and determine optimal R-values for a given type of building and geographical area.
Compare and contrast types of roofing systems used in residential and commercial buildings, listing advantages and disadvantages of each type.
Construct a roofing system, using appropriate tools and fasteners.
Outline techniques and safety procedures for installing roofing systems in residential and commercial buildings, including tools, fasteners, and materials.
Describe types of doors and hardware used in residential and commercial buildings.
Examples: wood, steel, fiberglass, hollow core, solid core
Create plans to avoid hazards associated with techniques for installing doors and hardware.
Describe materials, tools, and techniques needed for drywall installation and finishing.
Examples: flat, textured
Estimate the quantity and cost of materials needed for drywall installation in a given scenario.
Select the components, tools, and equipment needed to install suspended ceilings.
Outline procedures for installing suspended ceilings.
Measure, cut, and install trim around doors, windows, floors, and ceilings.
Describe types, components, hardware, tools, and layout of commercial cabinetry.
Select tools needed for installing commercial cabinetry and hardware in given scenarios.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
