Construction and Building Trades

Alternative framing techniques can reduce structural lumber requirements and costs, as well as offer design improvements, such as openings in steel-frame studs that allow for the running of plumbing or electrical systems. This video looks at some of the more popular industry options in terms of materials and construction plans. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (14 minutes)

Bleaching is a twenty-seven minute video which is part of the series, Wood Finishing.A craftsman can plan, cut, and assemble a fine piece of furniture...but it does not become beautiful until the finish is applied. This series will give your students an understanding of the finishing options available, including advantages and disadvantages. The correct preparation and safe application methods for each are demonstrated. A Meridian Production. 27-minute video.

Once your students have taken the tour and seen what the skilled construction trades have to offer, they will want to know more about specific jobs that may interest them. This fast-paced program provides a concise profile of boilermakers, looking at educational background, apprenticeships, salary, and the work itself. (12 minutes)

Once your students have taken the tour and seen what the skilled construction trades have to offer, they will want to know more about specific jobs that may interest them. This fast-paced program provides a concise profile of bricklayers and stonemasons, looking at educational background, apprenticeships, salary, and the work itself. (13 minutes)

It's a multifunctional tool stand, a workbench, and a sawhorse all in one! This video profiles the portable workcenter, an indispensable item that's equally useful in the shop and on the construction site. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to competency standards for core curriculum and carpentry from the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (22 minutes)

A very comprehensive overview of the many elements needed to build a structure. Each of the ten videos provides a look at a specific construction area and shows the work being performed while explaining what's involved in the job. Individual titles offer flexibility to cover topics as needed...fits any curriculum requiring general information. Purchase only the titles you need or order the entire set and save. A Meridian Production.

Panelization. Strongbacks. Romex. King studs. Live loads. Blind nailing. Double upper plates... There are no two ways about it: building a house is a demanding and complicated business. And as homes become even more sophisticated-and complex-the demands placed on builders will become even greater. For students planning on entering the building trades, mastering many different skills while keeping an eye on the big picture" has never been more challenging. Building Trades II brings it all together. This 20-part series offers your students a comprehensive overview of the home construction process while each individual program features step-by-step directions that will help them master specific skill sets. And correlation to standards means they're getting the information they need to succeed in the classroom and, later on, in their careers. Beginning with design and estimating, through laying the foundation, all the way to installing the finishing trim, this series shows students how to get the job done-and done right. By watching skilled tradespeople model the techniques that they'll use in the field, students benefit from the know-how that only years of experience can bring. In addition to detailed skill-based instruction, students will learn about: • Industry-standard techniques for estimating materials • Exciting new trends in foundations, framing, and other phases of construction • Identifying the appropriate material for different applications • How the trades work together to construct a home Produced in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders Production Unit, this series features up-to-the-minute construction techniques so your students will be able to meet the demands of today's-and tomorrow's-design trends. From footings to ceiling joists, from innovative framing techniques to the proper way to nail a header, Building Trades II lays the foundation for success. Viewable/printable instructor's guides are available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. 20-part series, 12-19 minutes each."

Panelization. Strongbacks. Romex. King studs. Live loads. Blind nailing. Double upper plates... There are no two ways about it: building a house is a demanding and complicated business. And as homes become even more sophisticated-and complex-the demands placed on builders will become even greater. For students planning on entering the building trades, mastering many different skills while keeping an eye on the big picture" has never been more challenging. Building Trades II brings it all together. This 20-part series offers your students a comprehensive overview of the home construction process while each individual program features step-by-step directions that will help them master specific skill sets. And correlation to standards means they're getting the information they need to succeed in the classroom and, later on, in their careers. Beginning with design and estimating, through laying the foundation, all the way to installing the finishing trim, this series shows students how to get the job done-and done right. By watching skilled tradespeople model the techniques that they'll use in the field, students benefit from the know-how that only years of experience can bring. In addition to detailed skill-based instruction, students will learn about: • Industry-standard techniques for estimating materials • Exciting new trends in foundations, framing, and other phases of construction • Identifying the appropriate material for different applications • How the trades work together to construct a home Produced in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders Production Unit, this series features up-to-the-minute construction techniques so your students will be able to meet the demands of today's-and tomorrow's-design trends. From footings to ceiling joists, from innovative framing techniques to the proper way to nail a header, Building Trades II lays the foundation for success. Viewable/printable instructor's guides are available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. Has Spanish narration with English subtitles and English narration with Spanish subtitles. 20-part series, 12-19 minutes each."

Details various methods of hanging cabinet doors including latest techniques in European and American types. Shows construction using stile and rail. A Meridian Production. 14-minute video.

Shows types of door fronts, methods of joinery including rabbets and dovetails, installation of runners, guides, slides, and hardware. A Meridian Production. 16-minute video.

Once your students have taken the tour and seen what the skilled construction trades have to offer, they will want to know more about specific jobs that may interest them. This fast-paced program provides a concise profile of carpenters, looking at educational background, apprenticeships, salary, and the work itself. (13 minutes)

Spans, hip and valley rafters, purlins, ceiling joists, and planking-all these and more are covered in this video which takes students step-by-step through the process of literally putting a roof over your head. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (12 minutes)

Though many people think concrete is a modern material, it is almost as old as architecture itself. This video journeys through time to see concrete's early use in Italy, the rise of reinforced concrete, and a daring and beautiful modern masterpiece in France. (24 minutes)

This 21-program educational video collection is a one-stop shop for anyone who wants to learn how to construct a building from the ground up. Applied math is introduced. Programs include: • Design and Planning • Construction Estimating: Industry Standards • Location and Excavating: Site Preparation • Foundations • Introduction to Framing • Floor and Wall Framing • Ceiling and Roof Framing • Framing for Rough-Ins • Alternative Framing Techniques • Wall and Roof Sheathing • Frames: Doors and Windows • Thermal Insulation and Vapor Barriers • Ventilation • Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish • Interior Doors, Frame, and Trim • Plumbing: Rough-In and Final • Electrical: Rough-In and Final • Mechanicals: Rough-In and Final • Flooring Coverings • Roofing, Siding, and Finishing • Math in Construction Technology Recommended for high school, technical or vocational school, and training programs. Twenty-one full-length videos. (c) 2006.

How much siding will you need for a medium-sized house? How much lumber will it take? In this program, students will learn a number of industry-standard techniques used to calculate the amounts of building materials for many common construction projects. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to the Competencies and Objectives of the National Center for Construction Education & Research. A Shopware Production. (19 minutes)