Know which materials are appropriate for the type of design of your construction project.
When renovating an existing building, there may be times when the type of structural materials used may be questioned in the design and construction of a project. How do we determine which material is appropriate for the type of design of the project. This topic will help the professional involved to understand the various structural components used in the commercial construction, and determine the pros and cons of the various building components. We will discuss the pros and cons and delve into the cost considerations, fire and building codes and common problems discovered.
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Agenda
Types of Structural Construction Materials
- Structural Steel
- Reinforced Concrete/Masonry
- Heavy Timber/Wood
Various Designs for Each Material Type
- Low-Rises, Apartment Buildings, Shopping Centers, Warehouses, Schools
- Mid-Rises, Office Buildings, Townhouses
- High Rises, Hotels, Office Buildings, Apartment and Condo Buildings
Considerations for Each Structure Type
- Comparisons Between the Three Main Structural Building Components
- Cost Considerations and Fire and Building Codes
- Common Problems Discovered With the Various Component Types
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Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on August 27, 2019.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty

Lance Luke, CCC, CCI, CCPM, CSI
Construction Management Inspection LLC
- Principal Consultant Engineer with Construction Management Inspection LLC
- 42 years of experience in building inspection, construction consultation, project engineering, and construction management
- Author of numerous construction, building, and home improvement articles in local and na-tional print and electronic media
- Expert witness for 18 years for the State of Hawaii DCCA/RICO Contractor’s License Board
- Conducts regular seminars, webinars, and workshops on building codes and various other construction topics
- Two-time bestselling author
- Member of various construction inspection organizations
- Master’s and doctorate degrees in building and construction management; B.S. degree in civil engineering
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