Examines the factors that influence subcontracting and type of management in the construction industry. Argues that subcontracting is explained by a construction firm's size, complexity, and market extent, and that management type results from a firm's size and role in the production process and from census classification problems. (Author/RW)

This workbook for students in California roofing apprenticeship programs provides information for classroom work in the area of cold-applied roofing systems and waterproofing and dampproofing. Eight topics are covered: introduction to cold-applied roofing systems and waterproofing and dampproofing, tools and equipment used in cold-applied roofing,…

This report includes a discussion of SI metric units, with examples of the conventions regarding their use adopted in other countries to illustrate the nature of the decisions that must be made by the U.S. building industry. It discusses the relationship of dimensional coordination to the metric conversion effort and its impact on the U.S.…

Procedures for coordinate indexing are described and the importance of a controlled vocabulary common to indexer and searcher discussed. (Author)

The management contracting (MC) method applied to building a residence hall. (Editor)

Describes the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) program, with funds provided under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, to train apprentices in home construction trades and place them on jobs, with particulars about the carpentry training program. (MF)

In a partnership between several tool companies and vocational high schools, students in construction technology classes give new products a fair and rigorous workout at a fraction of the cost of focus groups. The process allows companies to expose their products to students who, in turn, provide critical evaluation of the tools. (JOW)

The graduate of the Electrician apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) have a thorough knowledge and understanding of electrical theory and its application to lighting, power and control equipment; (2) layout and install the various electrical circuits in residential, commercial, industrial and institutional…

The graduate of the Insulator apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able: (1) responsibly do all work tasks expected of a journeyperson; (2) supervise, train and coach apprentices; (3) demonstrate the installation, fitting, fabrication and attachment of insulation, finishing and weatherproofing materials to a high…

Information is provided on the occupations of drywall installers and drywall finishers: tasks, qualifications, opportunities, salaries, working conditions, and unions. (AG)

Summarized are the efforts of the National Ironworkers and Employers Training Program to employ older men who are members of minority groups in the ironworking trade at the journeyman level. (DS)

This instructional package was designed to develop a basic understanding of solar energy systems. It consists of seven instructional units, a glossary and a collection of transparency masters for use with the units. Each unit presents: (1) unit objective and specific objectives; (2) background material for student reading; (3) student assignment…

DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 11TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS, THIS CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL CLUSTER IN CONSTRUCTION WAS DEVELOPED BY PARTICIPATING TEACHERS FROM RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN VOLUME I (VT 004 162). THE COURSE DESCRIPTION, NEED FOR THE COURSE, COURSE OBJECTIVES, PROCEDURE, AND INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN ARE DISCUSSED…