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Construction Methods, Codes, and Norms

Course CodeCSM-705
Lecture hours per week4
Lab hours per week
Course AvailabilityOpen
Description

The course will develop an overview of the materials and methods of construction used in the North American context. Code focus will be on Ontario covering residential and non-residential construction; touching on sustainability, distinguishing the sequencing of trades and relating critical documentation to building design and construction.

Learners will explore a wide range of topics including the following:

  1. Wood framing, load bearing masonry, light gauge steel framing, steel framing and reinforced concrete framing
  2. Thermal and moisture design and requirements
  3. Construction sequencing
  4. Ontario Building Code Act
  5. OBC Part 3 and Part 9 description and differentiation
  6. Building designation
  7. Fire ratings
  8. Exit requirements
  9. Sustainability, Sustainable Construction, LEED and Green Architecture
  10. Specification Writing
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