Learn the basics of construction in this exciting and informative CD-ROM. The program covers all aspects of construction, from the initial planning to the steps involved in building both light and heavy constructions. All construction should begin with a good plan, and section one outlines factors to consider during the planning phase, including identifying the purpose of the structure, its form, cost, and types of materials to use. It also introduces various tools used in the construction process and discusses the functions of each. Light construction methods are discussed in section two using homes, small apartment buildings, and offices as examples. Users are led through the complete construction process from the choice of location to the choice of floor coverings in the finished structure. Section three continues with a look at heavy construction methods used in industrial, civil, commercial, and space construction. Each requires special considerations which are outlined in detail along with diagrams of the construction process. Interactive exercises and quiz questions are presented throughout, testing the user’s knowledge as they learn. It’s an interesting and interactive introduction to the fundamentals of construction technology. Available for Windows only. A Shopware Production.