Lesson 1Interiors and finishes: partition types, gypsum systems, floor finishes, acoustic and fire-rated assembliesThis section shows how to outline inside and finish scopes, covering walls, plasterboard, floors, and sound/fire walls, sorting overlaps between plastering, flooring, and special ceiling jobs.
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 section sets scopes for special trades and extras, like lifts, site roads, planting, temp works, and testing handover, sorting duties, joins, and performance marks.
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 section handles roofing and terrace scopes, covering flat roofs, insulation, drains, and access gear, setting trade edges between structure, roofing, metalwork, safety, and damp-proofing.
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 section covers shell and front scope outlining, comparing glass walls, brick cladding, shop fronts, and sorting air damp barriers, flashings, and joins at all shifts.
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 section breaks down main structure work into clear scopes, covering concrete pour order, steel bars, shuttering, steel raising and joins, plus mixed systems, sorting joins, limits, and raise order between trades.
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 section covers scoping and sorting foundations and below ground, like piles, pad and raft bases, damp-proofing, under-slab drains and insulation, with clear edges between structure, civil, and damp trades.
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 section teaches site job scoping, covering services, demo, propping, digging, water pumping, and soil run-off controls, with clear passovers between civil, structure, building trades and needed order.
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 section details MEP scoping, covering aircon zoning, pipe risers, waste drains, power spread, fire gear, sorting supports, holes, and safety joins.
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
