Lesson 5-1 Construction Technology Foundations of Technology

 To familiarize students with construction technology and how cultural norms, environmental conditions, and the requirements of enterprises and institutions might affect the design of structures. Objective

 Construction is the systematic process of erecting structures to meet human needs and desires. Construction

 Buildings (commercial and residential)  Industrial and heavy engineering structures  Airports  Canals  Highways  Bridges  Power transmission lines  Hydroelectric dams Types of structures

 Must be safe  Must meet the needs of the entity that builds them  Must be durable  Must hold up to environmental conditions Requirements of Structures

 A cultural norm is how different cultures, each with their own beliefs, values, traditions, and habits, live their daily life.  Cultural norms effect local construction needs.  Example: People in New York City typically live in high rise apartments, while people in Clarksville typically live in single-family homes.  Example: Places of worship look different in the US than they do in India or Iraq. Cultural Norms

 Structures require maintenance, alteration, or renovation periodically to keep them in good working order. Structures

 The major processes and procedures to create buildings are:  Preparing the site  Setting foundations  Building the framework  Enclosing the structure  Installing utilities  Finishing the exterior  Completing the site Procedures

 You will research and develop a multimedia presentation on construction- the systematic process of building structures to meet human needs and desires. Assignment