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Work as a Noun

The English word ‘WORK’ is the single most important word in the design and construction business.  Let’s explore why. In an earlier mini-lesson, we talked about the word ‘WORK’ as a verb. In this mini-lesson, we will learn a little …

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Steel wall-mounted counter top in conservation lab, fire extinguisher, window type, base cabinet with counter top, hose bibb, technical construction plan with labels and measurements.

Plan layout basics

Overview This is a short exercise to practice describing the location of items on a floor plan.  Preview the tutorial below for a quick lesson on locating items on a plan layout.Try your best to complete the sentences below using …

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Made of or Made from?

PRO TIP MADE OF is used to describe the basic general material or physical characteristics of something. It does not describe a process, assembly, or change. Examples:“The chair is made of wood”“The door is made of metal” MADE FROM is used to describe …

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Talking About Work

Work Work is a common word, especially in design and construction.  However, common words we already know are often used in different ways.  These combinations can often mean different things. Work is both a noun and a verb.  This lesson …

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Dovetail Connections

Q: What do a white bird and construction connections have in common? A: Dovetails! As mentioned in our masonry tie lesson… There are different types of anchors that tie the brick to the building. Here’s a dovetail masonry anchor. Dovetail refers …

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Brick Ties

Brick Ties Of course we aren’t talking about an article of clothing.  🙂 We’re talking about an important part of masonry wall construction!  Take a look a the video below. Study the short tutorial after you watch Then check your …

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Building Anatomy: brick cavity wall

Here are some important parts of a brick cavity wall. Try to guess where each part is located in the assembly  Brick Compressible filler Concrete Continuous reglet and through-wall flashing Continuous steel relief angle Intermittent weep holes Sealant and backer …

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