Tier 1 — Foundations (Beginner) · Module 1
Introduction to Construction Science
Module Overview
Construction science is the application of scientific principles, engineering knowledge, and systematic processes to the design and construction of the built environment. This module provides a comprehensive orientation to the construction industry — its history, its sectors, the people who make it work, the science that makes it possible, and the tools and technology that make it efficient. By the end of this module, you will have a working vocabulary, a clear mental model of how construction projects flow from idea to reality, and a foundation for every module that follows.
Lessons
Lesson 1.1: The Construction Industry Overview
8 sections · 2 videos
Lesson 1.2: The Construction Project Lifecycle
10 sections · 2 videos
Lesson 1.3: Key Stakeholders & Roles
13 sections · 1 video
Lesson 1.4: Construction Science Fundamentals
7 sections · 1 video
Lesson 1.5: Tools, Equipment & Technology
8 sections · 2 videos
Lesson 1.6: Professional Standards & Ethics
8 sections
Lesson 1.7: Construction Math Essentials
11 sections · 1 video
Training Videos
V1.1a
Welcome to Construction Science
Overview of what construction science is and why it matters; tour of a construction site identifying key elements
8 minV1.1b
Sectors of the Construction Industry
Visual comparison of residential, commercial, industrial, and civil projects with real-world examples
10 minV1.2a
From Blueprint to Building
Animated walkthrough of a project lifecycle from initial concept through ribbon cutting
12 minV1.2b
Project Delivery Methods Explained
Side-by-side comparison of design-bid-build, design-build, and CM at risk with diagrams
10 minV1.3a
Who Does What on a Construction Project
Interviews/profiles of different roles on a jobsite
8 minV1.4a
The Science Behind Building
Demonstrations of physics, chemistry, and biology principles in construction contexts
15 minV1.5a
Tools of the Trade
Visual catalog of essential hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment with proper usage
12 minV1.5b
Technology on the Jobsite
BIM walkthrough, drone footage, laser scanning demo
10 minV1.7a
Construction Math You Need to Know
Worked examples of conversions, area/volume, and scale reading
12 min