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1. learning to build Often, the decision of which building materials to use is based on economics. But
what
costs less at first may cost more throughout its life cycle through maintenance and
replacement, or energy use
2. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without compro-
mising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. buildings account for
30% to 40% of the world's energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions.
LEED has become the standard for measuring the sustainability of construction.
3. the work of Designers develop the building plan for effective design and to comply with the
the design pro- legal constraints like zoning ordinances and building codes along with any other
fessional constraints such as under the American Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act,
EPA, OSHA, and other laws and rules.
4. building codes -international residential code (irc) building codes for 1 & 2 family dwellings, up
to 3 stories
-International Building code (ibc) building code for all other buildings
-national electrical code (nec)-NFPA 70
-International plumbing code (ipc) or uniform plumbing code (upc)
5. Regulations -zoning ordinances- through local municipal government, building permits con-
trolled use, limit the size, type, and density of the structure that may be built.
-environmental regulations- through the environmental protection agency (epa)
-safety regulations- through the occupational safety and health administration
(osha)
6. Construction -ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) est. specifications for materials
standards and and methods
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information
resources -ANSI (American National Standards Institute) developed a certifies standards for
construction products
-CSI (Construction Specification Institute) developed a comprehensive outline
called master format for organizing info. about construction materials and systems.
(organize into 50 divisions)
7. the work of the Constructing Buildings, Construction Service Models:
Construction pro- -design/bid/build-owner separately hires design team and construction team
fessional
-design/build-owner hires one entity the provides both design and Construction
services.
-turnkey-design/build but includes financing
-single-purpose entity-owner designs, constructs and finances project
Paying for construction:
-fixed fee (lump sum)-owner pays general contractor an agreed, fixed amount for
work performed.
-cost plus a fee-owner pays general contractor cost plus a fee.
8. Sequential vs fast in finishing work like painting, cabinets, countertops, or flooring; decks < 200 sq.
track (phased) ft. and < 30 in. above grade and not servicing required exit door (irc) [IRC Ch#1
Construction and IBC Ch#1]
9. Wind Design Cri- In special wind hazard areas expecting over 110 mph, according to basic wind
teria: speed tables in the code, special design considerations are required.
[IRC Ch#3 and IBC Ch#16]
10. est. the design in flood hazard areas, determine design flood elevation [IRC Ch#3 and IBC Ch#16]
flood elevation
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1. learning to build Often, the decision of which building materials to use is based on economics. But
what
costs less at first may cost more throughout its life cycle through maintenance and
replacement, or energy use
2. Sustainability may be defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without compro-
mising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. buildings account for
30% to 40% of the world's energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions.
LEED has become the standard for measuring the sustainability of construction.
3. the work of Designers develop the building plan for effective design and to comply with the
the design pro- legal constraints like zoning ordinances and building codes along with any other
fessional constraints such as under the American Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act,
EPA, OSHA, and other laws and rules.
4. building codes -international residential code (irc) building codes for 1 & 2 family dwellings, up
to 3 stories
-International Building code (ibc) building code for all other buildings
-national electrical code (nec)-NFPA 70
-International plumbing code (ipc) or uniform plumbing code (upc)
5. Regulations -zoning ordinances- through local municipal government, building permits con-
trolled use, limit the size, type, and density of the structure that may be built.
-environmental regulations- through the environmental protection agency (epa)
-safety regulations- through the occupational safety and health administration
(osha)
6. Construction -ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) est. specifications for materials
standards and and methods
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Exam 1 study guide
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information
resources -ANSI (American National Standards Institute) developed a certifies standards for
construction products
-CSI (Construction Specification Institute) developed a comprehensive outline
called master format for organizing info. about construction materials and systems.
(organize into 50 divisions)
7. the work of the Constructing Buildings, Construction Service Models:
Construction pro- -design/bid/build-owner separately hires design team and construction team
fessional
-design/build-owner hires one entity the provides both design and Construction
services.
-turnkey-design/build but includes financing
-single-purpose entity-owner designs, constructs and finances project
Paying for construction:
-fixed fee (lump sum)-owner pays general contractor an agreed, fixed amount for
work performed.
-cost plus a fee-owner pays general contractor cost plus a fee.
8. Sequential vs fast in finishing work like painting, cabinets, countertops, or flooring; decks < 200 sq.
track (phased) ft. and < 30 in. above grade and not servicing required exit door (irc) [IRC Ch#1
Construction and IBC Ch#1]
9. Wind Design Cri- In special wind hazard areas expecting over 110 mph, according to basic wind
teria: speed tables in the code, special design considerations are required.
[IRC Ch#3 and IBC Ch#16]
10. est. the design in flood hazard areas, determine design flood elevation [IRC Ch#3 and IBC Ch#16]
flood elevation
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