Almost everyone saw the construction of a building and followed its progress with interest. First the excavation is dug for the basement,...

The buildings erected nowadays can be divided into two general classes: buildings for housing and industrial buildings. As far as...

3D CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Construction is one of the largest industries in the world economy. But nowadays, the construction industry is...

Glossary above grade [adj-u15] if a part of building is above grade, it is above ground level. accident [n-count-u2] an accident is an...

Glossary add [V-T-U8] To add numbers is to combine them. adjustable wrench [N-COUNT-U2] An adjustable wrench is a wrench with an opening...

Unit1. Careers. (Job listings) JOS Contractors is taking applications for three skilled positions: carpenter, electrician, and HVAC...

Unit 1.Hand tools 1. Carlton Construction Co. (Equipment Purchase Request) Employee: Robert Jackson Requested Items: Phillips screwdriver...

Unit 2. Worksite safety. Worksite safety. NOTICE (worksite safety poster) Follow the guidelines below at all times. In the event of an...

Unit 2. Hand tools 2. (Advertisement) JOHN`S HARDWARE SPECIAL SALE John`s Hardware is having a special sale on hand tools! From...

TYPES OF BUILDING MATERIALS USED IN CONSTRUCTION 1. Natural Construction Materials. Construction materials can be generally categorized...

PROPERTIES OF BUILDING MATERIALS For a material to be considered as building material, it should have required engineering properties...

Unit 3. Site investigation (Letter) Mr. Muldoon, Before we begin construction on your property, we must conduct a thorough site...

Unit 3. Power Tools 1. (Magazine article) The Handy Man Magazine Guide to Power Tools Do you want high quality power tools? Here are the...

Unit 4. Site layout. (Email) From: Jackie Sandburg To: Luke Grissom Re: Site Layout Today Luke, Today we`ll finish the site layout for...

Unit 4. Fasteners. (website) Barnes Fasteners Know the Right Fastener for Your Task Sometimes you need more than a simple screw or nail....

Unit 5. Cranes (Brochure) Martin&Martin CRANE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Need a crane? Look no further than Martin and Martin Cranes. Whether...

Unit 5. Safety equipment. (Email) Dear Site Managers. Last week, an employee was injured. A cement block fell and broke his toes. We want...

Unit 6. Rigging (Instructions) Guide to Rigging Inspection To prevent personal injury or damage to the load, it is important to inspect...

Unit 6. Basic actions 1. (Instruction guide) How to Raise a Stud Wall 1. Choose the location for the new wall. Mark that spot on the...

Unit 7. Excavation 1. (Email) Water seepage From: Marcus-Adams@AdamsBuilders.com To: Randy-Walters@waltersconstruction.com Subject: Water...