Building

Technolog
y
 Distinguish and value the properties of building
construction and finishing materials; their application
and articulation; systems and methods of specifying
and construction

Intended
Learning Classify and analyze the different types/ formats of
architectural specifications and presentations

Outcomes
Use management principles relative to the realization
of the various stages of construction (including pre-
construction and post-construction)
scopes
How does the following
Architectural Building drawing document is Alternative Building
Materials made and their Construction Systems
respective details.

Prestressed Concrete Membrane Structures Shell Structures

Pre-Engineered Buildings
Contents
Building technology 1
• History of Materials as Used in Building Construction, Construction waste
• Indigenous Materials and Building Construction: Non-Conventional and Recyclable Materials (e.g. saw dust,
rice husk, Ipil, coco lumber, etc.); Fundamentals of Indigenous Building Processes, Methods, and Techniques in
Construction, Erection, Addition, Repairs, and Renovation of Buildings / Structures
• Concrete and Masonry; Concrete and Concrete Products; Cement; Aggregates; Building Stones Classification
and Arrangement, Introduction to the building process, methods and techniques.
• Metals; Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal, Introduction to the building process, methods and techniques. Hardware
and Ironmongery; Sheet Metal and Tinsmithry; Structural Steel Construction
• Wood, Plastics and Composite; Wood and Wood Products; Glass and Glazing; Plastic and Synthetic Materials,
Introduction to the building process, methods and techniques, Carpentry and Joinery
• Thermal / Moisture Protection; Adhesive and Sealant; Waterproofing, Damp-Proofing, Termite Control Systems,
and Insulation (Thermal)
• Fenestrations and Finishes; Types of Doors and Windows; Paints and Paint Products; Other Finishing Materials
• Fundamentals of Conventional Building Construction: Erection, Addition, Repairs, and Renovation of
Buildings / Structures; Construction tools and equipments; Specialized Works
• Introduction to Contemporary Alternative Building Materials: Precast Concrete, Pre-Fabricated Materials, 3d
printed construction
 Building technology 2&3
Building construction methods; Current Construction Process; Technical and Legal Requirements and Activities prior to Actual Construction
Basic Working Drawing and Graphical Presentation Techniques: Working drawing documents; Materials used in building construction and their graphical
representation
Architectural Drawings: Floor Plan, Elevation, Section
Architectural Details: Schedule of Openings; Schedule of Doors; Schedule of Windows; Schedule of Finishes; Stairs Details (Architectural)
Other Architectural Details: Specialized design and details of Floors, Walls and Ceiling

Structural Detailed Drawings (Foundation Level): Foundation Plan; Footing and Footing Tie Beam Details; Column Details; Floor Framing Plan; Floor Beam Details; Slab
Details
Structural Detailed Drawings (Building Frame): Reinforced Concrete; Reinforcing Bars; Concrete Types and Mixes
Design and Detailed Drawings of Columns and Beams
Structural Details: Stairs, Lintel Beams, Stiffener Columns

Structural Detailed Drawings: Concrete Slabs and Roof: Designs and details of Roof Plan, Roof Framing Plan, Roof Beams, Trusses and other Framing Materials
Roofing System: Roofing Detailing, Gutters and Roofing Materials and Installation

Architectural Details: Preparation of Blow-up Detail of Kitchen; Preparation of Blow-up Detail of Toilet and Bath, Preparation of Exterior Perspective, Site Development
Plan, Vicinity Map, Lot Plan and other fundamental architectural details.

Construction Working Drawings: Architectural Working Drawings (Exterior Perspective, Location Map / Vicinity Map, Site Development Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations,
Sections (Cross Section, Longitudinal Section, Bay Section, Detailed Sections), Reflected Ceiling Plans and Details, Schedule of Doors and Windows, Schedule of
Finishes, Kitchen Details, Toilet Details, Stair Details); Structural Working Drawings (Foundation Plan and Floor System Plan, Footing and Footing Tie Beam Details,
Column Details, Floor Beam Details, Slab Details, Roof Framing Plan, Roof Beam Details, Truss Diagrams and Details, General Notes and Specifications)
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Building technology 4
Introduction to Specifications
1. Organization of Specification: Uniform System or CSI Master-format (latest format)
2. Elements of the Project Manual
3. Types of Specifications: Performance, Descriptive, Reference, Proprietary (Open and Close Specifications)
• Specification Writing Techniques
• 2.1 Basic Steps in Production of Specifications
• 2.2 Specification Writing Principles
• 2.3 Specification Language
• Introduction to Quantity Surveying; and Quantity Take-off - Structural Works
3.1 Introduction to Quantity Surveying: Forecasting; Bill of Materials/Bill of Quantities
3.2 Quantity Take-off - Structural Works; Sitework/Earthworks (Excavation and Backfill); Formworks, Scaffolding and Staging; Concrete Works;
Rebars; Structural Steel Works; Stub-outs
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Quantity Take-off - Architectural Works (Enclosure)
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4.1 Quantity Take-off - Architectural Works (Enclosure); Masonry; Roofing; Ceiling Framework; Fenestrations; Miscellaneous (Waterproofing, Roofing
Works, Steel Works, etc.)
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Quantity Take-off - Architectural Works (Finishes)
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5.1 Quantity Take-off - Architectural Works (Finishes); Wall Finishes; Floor Finishes; Ceiling Finishes; Miscellaneous (Finish Hardware, etc.)
Quantity Take-off - Basic Building Utilities
• 6.1 Quantity Take-off - Electrical Materials; Wires, Conduits, and Conduit Fittings; Outlets, Switches, Receptacles, etc.; Panelboard, Circuit Breakers,
etc.; Fixtures