1. Construction Technology
The systematic process if erecting structures to meet human needs and desires.

2. Think Pair Share

3. What do these have in common?

4. What are the major reasons people build structures?

5. Think about it…
Will a toilet paper tube hold me up?

6. Which will hold more weight…
A single column with a circumference of 24 cm
3 columns with circumferences of 8 cm

7. What is construction technology?

8. Construction Technology
The systematic process of erecting structures to meet human needs and desires.
Think-Pair-Share
Explain how cultural norms, environmental conditions, and the requirements of enterprises and institutions might affect the design of structures.

9. Types of Structures Buildings Residential and Commercial
Industrial and heavy engineering structures
Airports
Canals
Highways
Hydroelectric and flood control dams
Pipelines
Power transmission and communication towers
Rail lines

10. Structure design There are many requirements in a structure’s design.
TN Design Manual
Can be created from prefabricated materials.
Information, Transportation, and Communication technologies all have a role in construction technology.

11. Structures require… Maintenance Alteration Renovation
These are periodic and are to improve the building or alter their use

12. Process and Procedure to create buildings
Prepare the site
Setting the foundation
Building the framework
Enclosing the structure
Installing utilities
Finishing the exterior
Completing the site