At the beginning of each module, students will find the module Objectives, Performance Tasks, and Trade Terms.
Photographs, drawings, diagrams, and tables are used throughout each module to illustrate important concepts and provide clarity for complex instructions.
Safety features are set off from the main text in highlighted boxes and categorized according to the potential danger involved. Cautions flag a hazardous issue that could cause damage to materials or equipment. Warnings stress a potentially dangerous situation that could result in injury or death to workers.
Case History features emphasize the importance of safety by citing examples of the costly and potentially disastrous consequences of ignoring best practices of OSHA regulations.
Going Green features present steps being taken within the construction industry to protect the environment and save energy, emphasizing choices that can be made on the job to preserve the health of the planet.
Did You Know features introduce historical and often surprising facts about the trade.
Step-by-Step instructions are used throughout to guide you through technical procedures and tasks from start to finish. These steps show you how to perform a task safely and efficiently.
Each module presents a list of Trade Terms that are discussed within the text and defined in the Glossary at the end of the module. A comprehensive Glossary of Trade Terms from all modules is included at the end of the text.
Each section of the module concludes with a list of Additional Resources for further study and Section Review questions designed to test students’ knowledge of the Objectives for that section.
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