Chapter 1 – General Information

Climate maps
Metric system
Metric units
Temperature
Imperial units
Conversion factors
Greek alphabet
Roman numerals
Geometric data
Paper sizes
CAD
Drawing conventions
Perspective drawing – method of setting up
The classifications

Chapter 2 – Planning, Policy and Guidance

Planning and other permissions
Building Regulations 2000
Construction Design and Management Regulations
Standards – in the construction industry
Costs and law
Sustainability, energy saving and green issues
Anthropometric data
Furniture and fittings data
Miscellaneous data
Sanitary provision for public buildings
Trees for towns
Hedges

Chapter 3 – Structures

Foundation types
Masonry structures
Timber frame construction
Weights of materials
Newtons
Imposed loads
Fire resistance
Bending moments and beam formulae
Safe loads on subsoils
Timber
Brickwork and blockwork
Concrete
Steelwork
Lintels
Wind loads – simple calculation
Precast concrete floors

Chapter 4 – Services

Drainage
Rainwater disposal
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
Water supply regulations
Water storage
U-values
R-values
K-values
Conservation of fuel and power
Heat losses
Central heating and hot water systems
Ventilation
Electrical installation
Lighting
Sound

Chapter 5 – Building Elements

Stairs
Fireplaces
Chimneys and flues
Doors
Windows
Security fittings

Chapter 6 – Materials

Brickwork and blockwork
Stonework
Dampness in buildings
Damp proofi ng
Damp-proof membranes (DPMs) and ground gas protection
Plaster and render
Metals
Insulation
Roofing
Glass
Timber
Building boards
Plastics
Nails and screws
Colour
Paints