ND 1 - Second Semester - Rain 25/26

Introduces sociological concepts and their relevance to building and construction. Covers social structures community development urbanisation and the social impact of housing and construction projects.

Introduces CAD software for building technology. Covers interface navigation 2D drawing commands editing dimensioning and production of basic architectural and engineering drawings using CAD tools.

Develops English communication skills for technical and professional contexts. Covers listening speaking reading and writing skills with emphasis on clarity and accuracy in building technology communication.

Covers algebraic expressions equations inequalities and trigonometric functions. Develops mathematical skills essential for solving building technology and construction engineering problems.

Advances surveying principles and techniques for building technology. Covers theodolite traversing area computation setting out of buildings and use of modern surveying equipment on construction sites.

Covers engineering geology and soil mechanics for building technology. Includes rock and soil classification site investigation foundation soil properties and their implications for building construction.

Introduces architectural design principles and technical drawing. Covers design concepts spatial planning orthographic projection and production of basic architectural drawings for building projects.

Introduces basic economic principles and their application to the construction industry. Covers supply and demand market structures cost analysis and economic factors affecting building and construction.

Introduces measurement of building works for quantity surveying. Covers principles of measurement taking off dimensions billing quantities and use of standard method of measurement for building elements.

Covers practical woodworking skills for building technology. Includes timber identification joinery techniques use of hand and power tools and production of timber building components and furniture.

Continues building construction principles and methods. Covers construction of medium rise buildings staircases roof construction drainage systems and modern construction techniques and detailing.

Advances the study of building materials and their properties. Covers composite materials glass ceramics plastics finishes and the selection and performance of materials in building construction.