Lesson 1Interiors and finishes: partition types, gypsum systems, floor finishes, acoustic and fire-rated assembliesThis part teaches how to define interior and finish scopes, including walls, gypsum systems, floor coverings, and sound and fire-rated parts, clearing up overlaps between drywall, flooring, and special ceiling trades in Gambia.
Partition framing, layout, and backing scopeGypsum board hanging, taping, and level of finishFloor finish types, prep, and transition detailsAcoustic ceilings, baffles, and sound treatmentsFire-rated walls, shafts, and penetration detailsLesson 2Special trades and ancillary scope: elevators, site paving, landscaping, temporary works, testing and commissioningThis part defines scopes for special trades and extra work, including lifts, site paving, landscaping, temporary setups, and testing and starting up, clearing duties, links, and performance needs in Gambian sites.
Elevator hoistway, pits, and coordinationSite paving, curbs, and joint responsibilitiesLandscaping, planting, and irrigation scopeTemporary works, scaffolds, and protectionsTesting, commissioning, and turnover criteriaLesson 3Roofing and terraces: low-slope roofing assemblies, insulation, drainage, roof access and fall-protectionThis part covers roofing and terrace scopes, including flat roof setups, insulation, drainage, and access systems, defining trade limits between structure, roofing, metal sheets, safety, and waterproofing in Gambia.
Low-slope roofing membrane and layersRoof insulation type, thickness, and taperingRoof drains, scuppers, and overflow routingParapet caps, flashings, and terminationsRoof access ladders, hatches, and anchorsLesson 4Envelope and façade systems: curtain wall vs masonry veneer vs storefront, air/vapor barriers, flashing and interfacesThis part covers envelope and façade scope definition, comparing curtain walls, brick veneer, and shop fronts, and clearing air and vapor barriers, flashings, and link duties at all changes in Gambian buildings.
Curtain wall design, supply, and installationMasonry veneer support, ties, and weepsStorefront framing, glazing, and hardwareAir and vapor barrier continuity scopeFlashing, terminations, and interface detailsLesson 5Primary structure: concrete casting sequence, rebar placement, formwork, steel erection and connections, composite systemsThis part details how to break down main structural work into clear scopes, including concrete, steel bars, formwork, and structural steel, while defining links, limits, and erection order between trades in Gambia.
Concrete casting sequence by level and pour breaksRebar supply, shop drawings, and field placementFormwork design, stripping, and reshoring scopeStructural steel fabrication, erection, and boltingComposite deck, studs, and concrete topping scopeLesson 6Foundations and below-grade: piling vs spread footings, mat foundations, waterproofing, sub-slab drainage and insulationThis part covers how to scope and match foundations and below-ground work, including piles, spread and mat foundations, waterproofing, drainage, and insulation, with clear limits between structural, civil, and waterproofing trades in Gambia.
Piling vs spread footings responsibilitiesMat foundation reinforcement and placementBasement wall and slab waterproofing scopeSub-slab drainage, sumps, and outlet tie-insBelow-grade insulation and protection boardsLesson 7Sitework: utilities, demolition, shoring, excavation, dewatering, erosion and sediment controlsThis part explains how to scope sitework, including utilities, demolition, shoring, digging, water removal, and erosion controls, with clear handoffs between civil, structural, and building trades and needed order in Gambian projects.
Selective demolition and salvage scopeExcavation, backfill, and compaction limitsTemporary and permanent shoring systemsDewatering methods, discharge, and monitoringUnderground utilities routing and tie-insLesson 8MEP scope: HVAC systems selection and zoning, plumbing risers and sanitary drainage, electrical distribution, fire protection and life-safety systemsThis part details how to define MEP scopes, including HVAC zoning, plumbing risers, waste drainage, electrical setup, and fire protection, while matching supports, holes, and life-safety links in Gambia.
HVAC equipment, zoning, and ductwork scopeHydronic, chilled, and condenser water pipingPlumbing risers, stacks, and vent routingPower distribution, panels, and feedersFire sprinklers, alarms, and life-safety links
