Masonry & Building Tech

About This Course

Develop comprehensive masonry and construction skills using traditional building techniques enhanced by digital planning tools, cost estimation software, and modern construction methods. This practical course covers foundation work, block laying, concrete work, and finishing techniques while incorporating digital tools for project planning and material estimation.

You’ll learn to plan construction projects, estimate materials accurately, and execute quality construction work. The program includes business aspects for construction contracting, covering project bidding, client management, and construction business operations.

What You'll Get

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Requirements

Curriculum

12 Sessions

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand construction industry fundamentals and safety
  • Learn construction site safety protocols
  • Explore digital tools for construction planning

Workshop Content:

  • Construction industry overview and career pathways
  • Construction site safety protocols and personal protective equipment
  • Basic construction tools and equipment familiarization
  • Introduction to construction planning software and apps

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand foundation types and construction methods
  • Learn concrete mixing, pouring, and finishing techniques
  • Practice foundation layout and excavation planning

Workshop Content:

  • Foundation types and design considerations
  • Concrete mixing ratios and material selection
  • Concrete pouring, leveling, and finishing techniques
  • Foundation layout and excavation planning

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand masonry materials and their properties
  • Learn masonry tool selection and usage
  • Practice material estimation and ordering

Workshop Content:

  • Brick, block, and stone material properties
  • Mortar types and mixing procedures
  • Masonry tool selection and proper usage
  • Material estimation and waste calculation

Learning Objectives:

  • Master fundamental brick and block laying techniques
  • Learn proper mortar application and joint finishing
  • Practice wall construction and alignment

Workshop Content:

  • Brick and block laying techniques and patterns
  • Mortar application and joint tooling
  • Wall alignment, plumb, and level techniques
  • Corner construction and wall intersections

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn stone cutting and shaping techniques
  • Understand natural stone installation methods
  • Practice dry-stack and mortared stone construction

Workshop Content:

  • Stone types and selection criteria
  • Stone cutting and shaping tools and techniques
  • Dry-stack stone construction methods
  • Mortared stone installation and pointing

Learning Objectives:

  • Master construction planning software and apps
  • Learn digital estimation and material calculation
  • Understand project scheduling and timeline planning

Workshop Content:

  • Construction planning software usage and applications
  • Digital estimation tools and material calculators
  • Project scheduling and timeline development
  • Cost estimation and bidding preparation

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn specialized masonry techniques and applications
  • Understand arch construction and curved work
  • Practice decorative and artistic masonry

Workshop Content:

  • Arch construction techniques and calculations
  • Curved wall and circular construction methods
  • Decorative masonry patterns and techniques
  • Restoration and repair of masonry structures

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand building systems and their integration
  • Learn about utilities and service installation
  • Practice coordination with other trades

Workshop Content:

  • Building systems overview and integration
  • Utility rough-in and service installation
  • Coordination with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades
  • Building code requirements and compliance

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop quality control procedures for masonry work
  • Learn inspection techniques and standards
  • Understand defect identification and correction

Workshop Content:

  • Quality control standards and procedures
  • Inspection techniques and documentation
  • Common defects identification and prevention
  • Correction and repair techniques

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand masonry contracting business fundamentals
  • Learn bidding and project management
  • Develop customer relations and communication skills

Workshop Content:

  • Masonry contracting business models
  • Bidding strategies and proposal development
  • Project management and scheduling
  • Customer relations and communication

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore advanced construction technologies
  • Learn about modern materials and methods
  • Understand sustainable construction practices

Workshop Content:

  • Advanced construction materials and methods
  • Sustainable and green building practices
  • Modern construction technology and equipment
  • Innovation in masonry and construction

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore career pathways in construction and masonry
  • Understand certification and licensing requirements
  • Develop professional development strategy

Workshop Content:

  • Career pathways and advancement opportunities
  • Certification and licensing requirements
  • Professional development and continuing education
  • Industry networking and professional associations

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn battery technology and energy storage systems
  • Master battery installation and management systems
  • Practice hybrid and off-grid system design

Workshop Content:

  • Battery technologies: lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow batteries
  • Battery management systems and safety protocols
  • Energy storage system design and integration
  • Hybrid and off-grid system configuration
  • Battery maintenance and lifecycle management

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn battery technology and energy storage systems
  • Master battery installation and management systems
  • Practice hybrid and off-grid system design

Workshop Content:

  • Battery technologies: lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow batteries
  • Battery management systems and safety protocols
  • Energy storage system design and integration
  • Hybrid and off-grid system configuration
  • Battery maintenance and lifecycle management

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn battery technology and energy storage systems
  • Master battery installation and management systems
  • Practice hybrid and off-grid system design

Workshop Content:

  • Battery technologies: lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow batteries
  • Battery management systems and safety protocols
  • Energy storage system design and integration
  • Hybrid and off-grid system configuration
  • Battery maintenance and lifecycle management

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn battery technology and energy storage systems
  • Master battery installation and management systems
  • Practice hybrid and off-grid system design

Workshop Content:

  • Battery technologies: lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow batteries
  • Battery management systems and safety protocols
  • Energy storage system design and integration
  • Hybrid and off-grid system configuration
  • Battery maintenance and lifecycle management
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