How a Building is Designed and Built
A comprehensive course, diving into every material and system in a commercial building.
Construction Projects are Complex
No matter which role you have in a building construction project, it is vital that you understand the "guts" of a building in order to make a positive impact. For contractors, engineers, architects, real estate developers and facilities managers, it takes years or even decades to learn the materials and systems in a building. The typical source of this education is on-the-job because this material is not taught in schools. Young professionals spend an extraordinary amount of time trying to understand the complexities of a modern building. Every project is different and the materials and systems can change drastically from one building to the next. Time can be better spent by adding value to projects instead of learning terminology and construction sequencing. This course has been developed to boil down years of on-the-job training into high-impact, bite-sized classes.
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The complexity of a construction project is overwhelming for everyone. Spend more time making a difference on a project, and less time learning the technical details. This course will foster rapid growth in your education and accelerate your career. See you in the course.
Lesson 1 Course Learning Objectives
Lesson 1 Introduction How a Building is Designed and Built
FREE PREVIEWCourse Preview
FREE PREVIEWBRIEF PREVIEW of Site Utilities and Substructure (Block 2) (Example Content)
FREE PREVIEWBRIEF PREVIEW of Structures Preview (Block 3) (Example Content)
FREE PREVIEWBRIEF PREVIEW of Enclosure Preview (Block 4) (Example Content)
FREE PREVIEWBRIEF PREVIEW of Interiors and Site Work Preview (Block 5) (Example Content)
FREE PREVIEWBRIEF PREVIEW of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Preview (Block 6) (Example Content)
FREE PREVIEWLesson 2 Objectives - Building Construction Overview
Lesson 2 Building Construction Overview
Lesson 2 Quiz - Building Construction Overview
Lesson 3 Objectives - Soils and Subsurface Conditions
Lesson 3 Soils and Subsurface Conditions
Lesson 3 Quiz - Soils and Subsurface Conditions
Lesson 4 Objectives - Equipment
Lesson 4 Equipment
Lesson 4 Quiz - Equipment
Lesson 5 Objectives - Clearing and Grubbing
Lesson 5 Clearing and Grubbing
Lesson 5 Quiz - Clearing and Grubbing
Lesson 6 Objectives - Site Utilities
Lesson 6 Site Utilities
Lesson 6 Quiz - Site Utilities
Lesson 7 Objectives - Earthwork and Excavation Support
Lesson 7 Earthwork and Excavation Support
Lesson 7 Quiz - Earthwork and Excavation Support
Lesson 8 Objectives - Foundations
Lesson 8 Foundations
Lesson 8 Quiz - Foundations
Lesson 9 Objectives - Concrete
Lesson 9 Concrete
Lesson 9 Quiz - Concrete
Lesson 10 Objectives - Grade Beams and Foundation Walls
Lesson 10 Grade Beams and Foundation Walls
Lesson 10 Quiz - Grade Beams and Foundation Walls
Lesson 11 Objectives - Structures
Lesson 11 Structures
Lesson 11 Quiz - Structures
Lesson 12 Objectives - Cranes
Lesson 12 Cranes
Lesson 12 Quiz - Cranes
Lesson 13 Objectives - Cast-In-Place Concrete Structures
Lesson 13 Cast-In-Place Concrete Structures Part 1
Lesson 13 Cast-In-Place Concrete Structures Part 2
Lesson 13 Quiz - Cast-In-Place Concrete Structures
Lesson 14 Objectives - Precast Concrete
Lesson 14 Precast Concrete
Lesson 14 Quiz - Precast Concrete
Lesson 15 Objectives - History of Steel
Lesson 15 History of Steel
Lesson 15 Quiz - History of Steel
Lesson 16 Objectives - Steel Structures
Lesson 16 Steel Structures
Lesson 16 Quiz - Steel Structures
Lesson 17 Objectives - Masonry, Tilt-Up Concrete, Wood
Lesson 17 Masonry, Tilt-Up Concrete, Wood
Lesson 17 Quiz - Masonry, Tilt-Up Concrete, Wood
Lesson 18 Objectives - Structures Summary
Lesson 18 Structures Summary
Lesson 18 Quiz - Structures Summary
Lesson 19 Objectives - Enclosure
Lesson 19 Enclosure
Lesson 19 Quiz - Enclosure
Lesson 20 Objectives - Cold Formed Steel Stud Exterior Walls
Lesson 20 Cold Formed Steel Stud Exterior Walls
Lesson 20 Quiz - Cold Formed Steel Stud Exterior Walls
Lesson 21 Objectives - Cladding
Lesson 21 Cladding
Lesson 21 Quiz - Cladding
Lesson 22 Objectives - Curtain Wall
Lesson 22 Curtain Wall
Lesson 22 Quiz - Curtain Wall
Lesson 23 Objectives - Roofing
Lesson 23 Roofing
Lesson 23 Quiz - Roofing
Lesson 24 Objectives - Doors, Frames and Hardware
Lesson 24 Doors, Frames and Hardware
Lesson 24 Quiz - Doors, Frames and Hardware
Lesson 25 Objectives - Windows, Glass and Glazing
Lesson 25 Windows, Glass and Glazing
Lesson 25 Quiz - Windows, Glass and Glazing
Lesson 26 Objectives - Interior Partitions
Lesson 26 Interior Partitions
Lesson 26 Quiz - Interior Partitions
Lesson 27 Objectives - Finishes
Lesson 27 Finishes
Lesson 27 Quiz - Finishes
Lesson 28 Objectives - Specialties and Furnishings
Lesson 28 Specialties and Furnishings
Lesson 28 Quiz - Specialties and Furnishings
Lesson 29 Objectives - Paving, Hardcape and Landscaping
Lesson 29 Paving, Hardscape and Landscaping
Lesson 29 Quiz - Paving, Hardscape and Landscaping
Lesson 30 Objectives - Thermal Comfort
Lesson 30 Thermal Comfort
Lesson 30 Quiz - Thermal Comfort
Lesson 31 Objectives - Indoor Air Quality
Lesson 31 Indoor Air Quality
Lesson 31 Quiz - Indoor Air Quality
Lesson 32 Objectives - Mechanical Systems - HVAC
Lesson 32 Mechanical Systems - HVAC Part 1
Lesson 32 Mechanical Systems - HVAC Part 2
Lesson 32 Quiz - Mechanical Systems - HVAC
Lesson 33 Objectives - Plumbing Systems
Lesson 33 Plumbing Systems
Lesson 33 Quiz - Plumbing Systems
Lesson 34 Objectives - Electrical Systems and Equipment
Lesson 34 Electrical Systems and Equipment Part 1
Lesson 34 Electrical Systems and Equipment Part 2
Lesson 34 Electrical Systems and Equipment Part 3
Lesson 34 Quiz - Electrical Systems and Equipment
Lesson 35 Objectives - Audio Visual, Tele-Data and Security
Lesson 35 Audio Visual, Tele-Data and Security
Lesson 35 Quiz - Audio Visual, Tele-Data and Security
Lesson 36 Objectives - Fire Suppression
Lesson 36 Fire Suppression
Lesson 36 Quiz - Fire Suppression
Lesson 37 Objectives - Fire Alarm and Life Safety
Lesson 37 Fire Alarm and Life Safety
Lesson 37 Quiz - Fire Alarm and Life Safety
Lesson 38 Objectives - Conveying Equipment
Lesson 38 Conveying Equipment
Lesson 38 Quiz - Conveying Equipment
Lesson 39 Objectives - MEP Trim, Startup and Commissioning
Lesson 39 MEP Trim, Startup and Commissioning
Lesson 39 Quiz - MEP Trim, Startup and Commissioning
Lesson 40 Objectives - Project Closeout, Turnover and Post-Occupancy
Lesson 40 Project Closeout, Turnover and Post-Occupancy
Lesson 40 Quiz - Project Closeout, Turnover and Post-Occupancy
Lesson 41 Course Conclusion
Matt Morris
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Identify the Numerous Components, Materials and Systems in a Commercial Building
Describe the Sequence of Construction and Relationships Between Construction Activities
Identify the Roles of the Major Parties Involved in the Design and Construction of Building Systems & Materials
Describe the Numerous Considerations When Choosing Different Building Materials and Systems
Develop a Construction and Engineering Vocabulary
Evaluate Key Constraints and Select All of the Appropriate Major Systems and Materials in a Building
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Highly recommend this course by MMI! Great for folks getting ready to take exams or just getting their feet wet in the construction management, engineering, ...
Read MoreHighly recommend this course by MMI! Great for folks getting ready to take exams or just getting their feet wet in the construction management, engineering, or architectural roles to understand what happens outside the office. Excellent opportunity to get a handle on what things look like in the field with practical examples and diagrams for thorough understanding of concepts, principles and physical construction throughout all of the stages!
Read LessI just love how professor Morris is presenting and tailoring each section, so calm, detail-oriented, knowledgeable and passionate professional. Can't wait ...
Read MoreI just love how professor Morris is presenting and tailoring each section, so calm, detail-oriented, knowledgeable and passionate professional. Can't wait to keep moving with the rest of the courses he provides! Well done professor Morris and thank you!
Read LessI recently began my professional career working in the construction industry. Managing different scopes of work can be very challenging to someone with littl...
Read MoreI recently began my professional career working in the construction industry. Managing different scopes of work can be very challenging to someone with little to no experience, however these courses helped me create a solid foundation towards understanding the scopes I manage daily on the job site. The terminology which I learned in these courses has been immensely helpful for my job. Watching the lessons made me more confident in my work! This is perhaps the best "one-stop-shop" for better understanding how buildings are designed and constructed!
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