Modern Residential Construction Practices

David A. Madsen is the owner of Madsen Designs and Faculty Emeritus of Drafting Technology and the Autodesk Premier Training Center at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon. He is a Director Emeritus of the American Design and Drafting Association (ADDA). David holds a Master of Education degree in Vocational Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education.David P. Madsen is the president of Engineering Drafting & Design, Inc. He provides drafting and computer-aided design and drafting instruction to secondary and postsecondary learners, and has considerable curriculum, program coordination, and development experience. David holds a Master of Science degree in Educational Policy, Foundations, and Administrative Studies with a specialization in postsecondary, adult, and continuing education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Education.

• 1. Drawings and Specifications. 2. Construction Safety. 3. Introduction to building codes, preliminary construction process, and basic construction management. 4. Introduction to green building technology. 5. Construction site mobilization and excavation. 6. Foundation materials and construction. 7. Floor framing materials and construction. 8. Wall framing materials and construction. 9. Roof framing materials and construction. 10. Insulation and barriers. 11. Door and window specifications and installation. 12. Stair construction. 13. Fireplace construction. 14. Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. 15. Indoor air quality and safety. 16. Finish work and materials. Appendix A. General Code Requirements for Common Heating and Cooling Equipment and Duct Systems. Appendix B. Basic Electrical Installation Recommendations. Appendix C. Kitchen, Bath and Laundry Room Design Basics. Appendix D. Form RD 1924-2 Description of Materials. Appendix E. Universal Electrical Installations.