Residential Construction: Media

What is it like to be a construction inspector? In this Career Q&A video interview, Rene Perez talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success in the construction inspection field.

What is it like to be a cost estimator? In this Career Q&A video interview, Alison Francis talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and the keys to success estimating construction costs.

From a blueprint’s basic elements to the distinct features of construction, electrical, manufacturing, and machining blueprints, this program gives viewers a detailed primer on types of blueprints and how they are read.

This series explores common scenarios in the construction industry where it pays to be numerate. Vocational learners looking to enter the workforce will find these helpful to refresh their understanding of basic mathematical processes and computational thinking.

This 6-part series gives learners the tools they need to succeed in the industry, teaching them about the industry and the core skills that the construction industry requires.

Residential framing combines the construction of floors, walls, ceilings, and a roof to create the skeleton of a home. Shot on location at an active building site, this four-part series gives detailed, step-by-step instructions for framing a house, built one story at a time.

This 5-part series takes an in-depth look at the world of custom cabinetry, green roofing, custom furnace and AC units, designer trim/molding and floor protection, bringing viewers a new appreciation of their home and its internal make-up.

This five-part series provides viewers with the how-tos for a variety of projects aimed at increasing energy efficiency while reducing homeowners’ heating and cooling bills. The programs also offer jobsite safety guidelines, recommendations for homeowner training, and smart building tips.