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Texas Construction TechnologyTexas Student Edition (Print) with Digital eText ©2017, NCCER

Prepare students with knowledge and skills in safety, tool usage, building materials, codes, and framing

Texas Construction Technology prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. This custom text contains selected modules designed by highly qualified subject matter experts, and was compiled in accordance with the Texas State Board of Education’s curricula requirements. It consists of full-color modules from various NCCER programs that include critical theoretical and practical skills for a career in the trades.

Chapter features support students with real-world content and context

• Learning objectives, Performance Tasks, and Trade Terms are found at the beginning of each module.

• Color illustrations and photographs are used throughout the text to highlight important concepts and help clarify complex instructions.

• Special Features provide a head start for those entering the field by presenting technical tips and professional practices from operators in various disciplines.

Program Resources• Student Edition (print)

• Student Edition eText

• Teacher’s Edition (print) which contains an instructor’s copy of the student edition as well as lesson plans for each module, written examination/performance profile sheet, and answer keys.

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Chapter features support students with real-world content and context continued

• Going Green looks at ways to preserve the environment, save energy, and make good choices regarding the health of the planet.

• Did You Know features offer hints, tips, and other helpful information from the trade.

• Step-by-step instructions guide students through technical procedures and tasks.

• Each module presents a list of Trade Terms that are discussed within the text and defined at the end of each module.

• Review Questions at the end of each module are provided to reinforce the knowledge students have gained.

Strong teaching and learning support for Texas• One-click navigation to TEKS aligned content. Use

the Digital eText, Student and Teacher Editions, to quickly jump from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards (TEKS) directly to the content in the eText that fulfills that standard.

• A printed Teacher’s Edition contains an instructor’s copy of the student edition as well as lesson plans for each module.

Table of Contents

Module 1: 00108-15 Basic Employability Skills

Module 2: 27101-13 Orientation to the Trade

Module 3: 27102-13 Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives

Module 4: 00103-15 Introduction to Hand Tools

Module 5: 00104-15 Introduction to Power Tools

Module 6: 27103-13 Hand and Power Tools

Module 7: 00105-15 Introduction to Construction Drawings

Module 8: 27104-13 Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout

Module 9: 27105-13 Floor Systems

Module 10: 27111-13 Wall Systems

Module 11: 27112-13 Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing

Module 12: 27202-13 Roofing Applications

Module 13: 27303-14 Properties of Concrete

Module 14: 27304-14 Reinforcing Concrete

Module 15: 27109-13 Introduction to Building Envelope Systems

Module 16: 27208-13 Doors and Door Hardware

Module 17: 27110-13 Basic Stair Layout

Module 18: 27405-14 Advanced Stair Systems