Chapter 1 Construction Methods And Materials Verif
Chapter 1 Construction Methods and Materials Verif
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Chapter 1 Construction Methods and Materials Verif
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Chapter 1 Construction Methods And Materials Verif
Chapter 1 Construction Methods and Materials Verified A+
The Building Process From Idea to Reality ️️Owners idea, select designers, develop building
concept, feasibility, engineering team, documents, buildings official review, contractor selection
Selection Considerations for Building Mat...
Chapter 1 Construction Methods and Materials Verified A+
The Building Process From Idea to Reality ✔️✔️Owners idea, select designers, develop building
concept, feasibility, engineering team, documents, buildings official review, contractor selection
Selection Considerations for Building Materials ✔️✔️Suitability, availability, cost, appearance and
preference
What are building constraints? ✔️✔️Physical limitations (land, soil, structural plan), budget, legal
restrictions
Who has primary responsibility for building material selection? ✔️✔️Designer/arc with input from the
owner for appearance and contractor for cost
Who is primarily responsible for construction methods? ✔️✔️The contractor. The contractor is
responsible because they should be the most knowledgeable, control the site operations, and
understand how method/means affect price and time. To avoid problems follow project specifications
and manufactures instructions/recommendations
What is a zoning ordinance? ✔️✔️Imposed by local authorities (City, Council, State) which typically
govern the property use (It's function), size setbacks and appearance (height, % of land used, distance of
property lines, signage, lighting, landscaping and exterior appearance), access and parking (street
access, # and how, parking requirements), and construction activities (noise and work hours).
What are the purpose of building codes? ✔️✔️To establish minimum construction for the protection
of life, health and welfare of the public.
What is the primary focus of building codes? ✔️✔️To protect against fire.
What does IBC stand for? ✔️✔️International Building Codes
What does SBC stand for and where is it used? ✔️✔️Standard building code and is used in south and
south east for winds/hurricane.
, How many jurisdictions are there in US regulating buildings? ✔️✔️There are more than 44,000
jurisdictions.
What is the average time required to issue permit issues? ✔️✔️52 days for residential & 81 days for
commercial
How is the fire resistance rating measured? What correlation is there between the fire resistance rating
and cost? ✔️✔️It is measured in hours and the more resistant, the higher the cost. Therefore often
build to the lowest acceptable rating to be competitive.
Who pays for tests to rate materials and assemblies for fire resistance? ✔️✔️Building materials
manufacturer & construction trade organizations.
What does ASTM stand for and what do they do? ✔️✔️American Society for Testing and Materials,
establish testing standards
What does CSI stand for? ✔️✔️Construction Specifications Institute
How is a building system chosen? ✔️✔️It is chosen based on required function, performance, desired
aesthetics, legally possible, most economical
What is sustainability? ✔️✔️Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs.
What is green building? ✔️✔️Buidling that does the following: energy efficient, efficient land use,
renewable products/materials, protect soil
What does LEED stand for? ✔️✔️Leadership in energy and environmental design
What is LEED used for? ✔️✔️A system for evaluating the sustainability of a buildings design
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