Architecture - Insight Media

Building Construction
Math in Construction Technology
Examining real-world problems that require practical
mathematical solutions, this program emphasizes the importance
of technical mathematics skills to professionals
in construction and building. It features illustrative, onscreen
computations and presents strategies for solving
a variety of technical math problems.
DVD / 10 min / 1998 / #5BA7027 - $119
Building a House
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This set follows the construction of a wood-frame
house. The Exterior documents the stages of ex-
terior home construction, including laying the foundation,
framing, planning drainage layouts, roofing, and
cladding. The Interior covers plumbing, heating, electrical
installation, insulation, drywalling, painting, carpentry,
and floor installation for tile, hardwood, and carpeting.
The Exterior / DVD / 30 min / 2004 / #5BA4274 - $149
The Exterior / CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7840 - $298
The Interior / DVD / 27 min / 2004 / #5BA4273 - $149
The Interior / CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7841 - $298
House 2006
This DVD follows the construction of a modern domestic
house from beginning to end. It discusses building materials
and their properties and looks at types of foundations,
walls, floors, insulation, lintels, trusses, roofs, ventilation,
piping, ceilings, staircases, and electrical
installations.
DVD / 28 min / 2006 / #5BA5044 - $199
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7161 - $398
Foundation to Roof
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This DVD explains the science and engineering behind
modern home construction. Focusing on such
materials as concrete, steel, rebar, nails, wood, and engineered
wood products, it discusses the materials’ performance
in terms of tension and compression. The program
also introduces the mathematical principles of house
framing; features animated illustrations of load-bearing
columns and beams; and visits a concrete batch plant, a
tree farm, and a saw mill to provide a detailed overview of
the origins of building materials.
DVD / 50 min / 2004 / #5BA8375 - $129
Foundations
Foundations of Buildings
This program examines building foundations. It explains
what holds a building erect, considers foundation issues,
and shows how to fix problems.
DVD / 45 min / 2008 / #5BA6090 - $229
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7120 - $458
Finishes
This program examines internal and external building
finishes. It describes materials and techniques for plastering
and rendering, considers the uses of lime, gypsum,
and cement-based plastering, and discusses ceiling
finishes.
DVD / 26 min / 2010 / #5BA4656 - $179
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7160 - $358
Estimating Building Materials for
Home Construction
This DVD presents techniques for estimating material
needs for a deck system, exterior and interior walls, roofing ,
and electrical and plumbing systems. It shows how to calculate
square and linear footage; estimate sheathing, drywall,
and siding; determine numbers of joists, studs, and
beams; and assess wiring and plumbing needs.
DVD / 24 min / 2002 / #5BA3862 - $119
Illustrated Codes for Designers:
Residential (CD-ROM)
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Featuring case studies, this program describes laws,
codes, regulations, and standards and shows how
they affect residential design and construction. Based on
the 2009 IRC, it covers such topics as plumbing, mechanical,
electrical, space, and building provisions.
Mac|Win CD-ROM / 2009 / #5BA8333 - $189
The Home Inspector
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This set follows a home inspector as he examines a
Victorian row house, a 40-year-old ranch house, a
19th-century timber-frame farmhouse, an early 20th-
century Victorian-style house, an enlarged three-story
house, and a custom California bungalow. c
3 DVD / 20 min each / 2003 / #5BA8389 - $239
Asbestos Building Inspection
This program provides a brief overview of asbestos and
details its chemical structure. It looks at common regulated
asbestos containing materials (RACM), contrasts friable and
non-friable materials, and describes the asbestos abatement
survey. The DVD also covers the four basic components of
buildings, pre-inspection planning, types of inspections, personal
protective equipment, and survey recordkeeping.
DVD / 11 min / 2005 / #5BA7092 - $189
Foundations
This program introduces the strip foundation and explains
that it is suitable for the majority of ground conditions.
It also covers site investigation, ground types, subsoils,
rafts, piled foundations, and pier foundations.
DVD / 26 min / 2004 / #5BA3844 - $199
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA8381 - $398
Surveying
Building Construction:
Basic Site Evaluation
This DVD demonstrates techniques for assessing site
capabilities, including soil texture, topsoil erosion,
standing water, and wildlife. It also explains how to anticipate
problems and find solutions for less-than-ideal sites.
DVD / 40 min / 1998 / #5BA5608 - $139
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA8391 - $278
Building Construction:
Basic Site Development
Detailing the processes involved in developing land for a
residential or commercial construction project, this program
shows how to analyze a site for potential problems
and discusses each stage of construction. The DVD addresses
such issues as zoning regulations, pollution, and
land usage.
DVD / 26 min / 1998 / #5BA8388 - $139
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA8392 - $278
Building Construction:
Basic Surveying
Illustrating such surveying concepts as differential and
profile leveling, this DVD shows how to survey property
boundaries. It covers survey equipment, field notes, and
data collection and analysis techniques.
DVD / 40 min / 1998 / #5BA2646 - $139
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7890 - $278
Safety
Safety Doesn’t Happen by Chance
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This DVD discusses construction safety and covers
such topics as the use of personal protective equip-
ment, tool safety, electrical safety, hazard communication
rules, and ladder and scaffold safety.
DVD / 12 min / 2001 / #5BA8390 - $119
Building Construction:
Site Surveying and Development
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This DVD examines site evaluation and surveying. It
looks at equipment, field notes, data collection,
and data analysis; details pre-construction practices;
shows how to calculate footage of residential construction
projects; and considers developmental issues. The
program shows the construction of a brick wall and a
blockwall.
DVD / 101 min / 2004 / #5BA6731 - $149
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7942 - $298
Construction Surveying
This program explores various aspects of construction
surveying. It discusses boundary and topographic surveying;
covers rough and finish grading; and describes
the processes of staking roads and sewers, laying out
buildings, and preparing a record drawing.
DVD / 210 min / 2009 / #5BA5061 - $549
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7117 - $998
History of Surveying Instruments:
Impact and Accuracy
This program examines the technological developments
used to improve surveying instruments and the accuracy
of surveying throughout history. It shows surveying instruments
from various time periods and explains their
uses and designs.
DVD / 180 min / 2000 / #5BA5368 - $439
CMS + DVD / 3 yr License / #5BA7943 - $878
Jobsite Safety
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Based on the NAHB-OSHA Jobsite Safety Handbook,
this program explores key safety issues for residen-
tial builders and workers. It features demonstrations that
cover such topics as the use of personal protective gear,
scaffolding, ladders, vehicles, mobile machinery, lifting,
electrical safety, trenching, excavation, fire prevention, fall
protection, and communication on the jobsite. Meets all
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DVD / 21 min / 2008 / #5BA8379 - $119
Fall Protection
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Designed for use with the NAHB-OSHA Fall Protection
Handbook, this DVD demonstrates work prac-
tices and equipment operations that satisfy OSHA standards.
It covers such topics as the use of ladders, guardrails,
personal fall arrest systems, safety nets, and aerial and
forklift baskets. The program also shows how to communicate
warnings to a crew. Meets all National CTE Organizational
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DVD / 31 min / 2008 / #5BA8380 - $119
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