Building Construction SS 1 First Term Lesson Notes

Building Construction SS 1:

Week 1: Introduction to Building Construction

• Definition of Building Construction
• Purpose of Building Construction
• Types of Buildings (Residential, Commercial, Industrial)
• Distinguishing Between Different Types of Buildings
• Understanding the Basics of Building Construction

Week 2: Safety Precautions in Construction

• Purpose of Safety Regulations
• Hazards on Construction Sites
• First Aid and Emergency Procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Personal Safety Habits
• Essential Safety Precautions in Building Construction for SS1 Students

Week 3: Hand Tools in Building Construction

• Identification of Basic Hand Tools
• Uses of Block Laying Tools
• Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
• Numbering and Maintaining Hand Tools
• Essential Hand Tools in Building Construction for SS1 Students

Week 4: The Construction Team

• Client Team
• Contractor’s Team
• Statutory Personnel in Construction
• Duties and Roles of Each Party in a Construction Team
• Construction Team: Roles and Responsibilities in Building Construction

Week 5: The Construction Team (Continued)

• Identifying the Key Members in a Construction Team
• Roles and Relationships Between the Teams
• Exploring the Construction Team: Client, Contractor, and Statutory Roles

Week 6: Working Drawings in Construction

• Types of Working Drawings (Elevation, Plan, Section)
• Functions of Grid Lines in Site Plans
• Types of Plans (Site Plan, Block Plan, Foundation Plan, Ground Floor Plan)
• Understanding Working Drawings in Building Construction: Key Plans and Tools Building Construction SS1 First Term Lesson Note for Week 6

Week 8: Finished Sketching and Pictorial Views

• Freehand Sketching of a Bungalow
• Identifying Building Parts and Their Terms
• Freehand Sketching of a Bungalow: Understanding Building Parts and Terms Building Construction SS1 First Term Lesson Note for Week 8

Week 9: Site Layout and Organization

• Basic Site Planning Processes
• Problems Caused by Poor Site Layout
• Purposes of Site Layout
• Items Involved in Site Layout
• Site Layout and Organization Building Construction SS1 First Term Lesson Note for Week 9

Week 10: Preliminary Operations Before Construction

• Site Acquisition and Clearance
• Provision of Access Roads and Site Services
• Setting Up Site Offices and Storage Facilities
• Site Investigation
• Preliminary Operations in Building Construction SS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 11: Setting Out

• Tools and Equipment for Setting Out
• Methods of Setting Out (3-4-5 Method, Builder’s Square Method)
• Erecting Profiles for Construction Sites
• Difference Between Building Line and Boundary Line
• Setting Out in Building Construction SS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 12: Revision and Project Work

• Project: Model of a Two-Bedroom Flat Using Cardboard and Other Materials
• Scales and Proportions in Model Construction
• Project Building Construction SS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment and Review

• First Mid Term Test Building Construction SS 1 Week 7 Lesson Notes
• First Term Revision Building Construction SS 1 Week 13 Lesson Notes
• First Term Examination Building Construction SS 1 Week 14 Lesson Notes

Achievement Standards Summary: By the end of SSS1, students will be able to:

• Identify different types of buildings and their purposes.
• Recognize safety measures for worksites.
• Describe the functions of hand tools, equipment, and machines.
• Distinguish between working and construction drawings.
• Outline basic site planning processes and principles.
• List various types of excavation.
• Identify factors affecting subsoil bearing capacity.
• Describe materials for damp proofing.
• Understand manual and mechanical moulding machines.

Assessment Guide Summary: SSS1 building construction assessments include written exams, practical projects, class participation, assignments, and periodic tests. Group work and presentations are also used to foster teamwork and communication skills.