
🏗️ Course Description: Building Technology
Building Technology is a course that provides learners with knowledge and practical skills related to the construction of buildings. It focuses on the principles, materials, techniques, and processes used in the design and construction of safe, durable, and sustainable structures.
The course covers both theoretical concepts and hands-on applications, enabling students to understand how buildings are planned, constructed, and maintained.
📘 Course Objectives
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
Understand basic principles of building construction.
Identify and select appropriate building materials.
Interpret building drawings and specifications.
Apply construction techniques for foundations, walls, floors, roofs, and finishes.
Observe safety regulations and building standards.
Promote sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices.
🧱 Key Topics Covered
Introduction to Building Construction
Building Materials (stone, bricks, timber, steel, concrete)
Site Preparation and Setting Out
Foundations and Substructure
Superstructure (walls, columns, beams)
Floors and Roofing Systems
Doors and Windows Installation
Building Services (plumbing, drainage, electrical basics)
Finishes (plastering, painting, tiling)
Occupational Health and Safety in Construction
Sustainable Building Practices
- Teacher: Lloyd Malowa
