Real Life 101: Construction
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An architect who creates designs for buildings throughout the world is interviewed. A professional land surveyor discusses how subdivisions and other properties are measured so that their lots can be built. Walk a construction site with the managers and engineers who transform a vacant plot of land into an impressive structure. Lastly, meet an architectural engineer who ensures that plans such as plumbing, electrical, and fire-protection designs make a building work. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) description, (2) English subtitles in a black box.
Media Details
Runtime: 25 minutes
- Topic: Business, Careers
- Subtopic: Construction, Job Skills, Occupations
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: Landmark Media
- Series: Real Life 101
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