Building Maintenance Technology I

Building Maintenance Technology I focuses on all aspects of the construction industry, from health and safety to the tools that every construction professional needs. Explore job outlooks, educational and experiential requirements, and salary information. Students will:

  • Gain firsthand knowledge through activities and projects
  • Learn basic construction math and apply it to design and building phases of projects
  • Establish a foundation for career opportunities in the industry
  • Focus on carpentry specifics, construction drawings, framing floor systems, and framing walls and roofs
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Building Maintenance Technology I teaches all aspects of the construction industry.

Building Maintenance Technology I Course for the High School CTE Classroom

Prepare students to apply their building-maintenance skills to construction careers.

Student-Centered Approach

Student-Centered Design

Based on decades of educational research, each course is designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement. Utilize pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based Learning.

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Interactive Learning

Engage students every step of the way with relevant content, interactives, videos, discussion boards, text-to-speech, language translations, projects, and more. It’s a learning experience students love.

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Ready for the Real World

Students become career ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical activities, students gain the skills they need for in-demand careers.

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Ignite a passion for learning and equip students with building-maintenance skills

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  • Course Outline
  • Module Introduction
  • Interactive Instructional Design
  • Formative and Summative Assessments
  • Accessibility

Course Outline by Module

    • Module 1: Health, Safety, & Environmental Management Systems
    • Module 2: The Construction Industry Part I
    • Module 3: The Construction Industry Part II
    • Module 4: Basic Hand and Power Tools
    • Module 5: Construction Math Part I
    • Module 6: Construction Math Part II
    • Module 7: Carpentry
    • Module 8: Construction Drawings
    • Module 9: Framing Floor Systems Part I
    • Module 10: Framing Floor Systems Part II
    • Module 11: Framing Walls and Ceilings Part I
    • Module 12: Framing Walls and Ceilings Part II
    • Module 13: Framing a Roof
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Module Introduction

  • Module Introduction Video and Description
    Each module begins with an introductory video where the instructor sets the stage for topics and learning objectives for the upcoming module. The video is followed by a short description of the module content.
  • Module Learning Objectives
    Each module introduction includes the set of learning objectives for students to review prior to beginning instruction.
  • Polling Question
    Students engage with an interactive poll related to the upcoming module content. After completing the poll, students can see how their peers responded with a percentage breakdown of the results.
  • Introduce New Vocabulary
    The module introduction concludes with an interactive vocabulary matching activity, designed to familiarize students with words and concepts they will learn in the upcoming module.
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Interactive Instructional Design

  • Engaging Lesson Videos
    Each lesson begins with an instructional video from an expert educator, designed to grab students’ attention while addressing learning objectives.
  • Interactive Reading
    Each lesson video is followed by an interactive reading where students dive into new material with embedded interactives like hot spots, flip cards, slides, videos, and more!
  • Integrated Activities
    Activities are embedded purposefully between lessons and incorporate a variety of interactive tools for students to practice what they’ve learned.
  • Project-Based Learning
    End-of-module projects provide the opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned to a real-world situation that they would encounter in the workforce.
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Formative and Summative Assessments

  • Concept Check
    Embedded concept checks include a variety of low-stakes activities, including short answer responses, matching, flashcards, and sorting.
  • Discussion-based Reflections
    Thought-provoking discussion prompts invite students to process and share their learning with their peers. Utilize your LMS discussion board or have students work in an individual course journal.
  • Short Answer Assignments
    Short answer assignments are included at the end of each module, providing an opportunity for students to analyze and apply their learning to a real-world situation. Students are supplied with a detailed assignment rubric with clear expectations.
  • Module Quizzes
    Each module concludes with a quiz, assessing student understanding. Quizzes are auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
  • Final Exam
    A comprehensive final exam assesses student skills and knowledge at the end of the course. The final exam is auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
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Accessibility

  • Text-to-Speech
    Audio features allow greater accessibility for students. Highlight any text within the course to have it read out loud, including image alt text.
  • Language Translations
    Translate any text within the course, including video transcripts, into 60+ languages. Additionally, many language translations can be read out loud using the text-to-speech feature.
  • Closed Captioning
    All videos within the course include closed captioning with the ability to access video transcripts and translate into 60+ languages.
  • Alternative Activities
    Alternative activities are embedded throughout lessons to meet accessibility standards and provide alternatives to the interactive activities in multiple choice format.
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Explore Building Maintenance Technology I content to promote learning

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Get a sneak peek into the Building Maintenance Technology I course, featuring key learning highlights.

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Digital Courseware on Your LMS

Seamless Integration With Your LMS

CTE has never been more accessible with digital courses that integrate smoothly with your Learning Management System. Course materials are available anytime, anywhere, all in your familiar and convenient LMS.

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Additional Building Maintenance Technology I Resources

  • Downloadable Instructors’ Guide
  • Course Syllabus
  • On-Demand Training

Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

The downloadable Instructors’ Guide includes answer keys for reflections. Detailed grading rubrics are provided for short answer assignments and module projects.

Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

Course Syllabus

The syllabus includes a high-level course overview, module overviews, and module learning objectives.



Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

On-Demand Training

An on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.

Downloadable Instructors’ Guide

Frequently asked questions about Building Maintenance Technology I

  • What modules are covered in this course?
    • Module 1:  Health, Safety, & Environmental Management Systems
    • Module 2:  The Construction Industry Part I
    • Module 3:  The Construction Industry Part II
    • Module 4:  Basic Hand and Power Tools
    • Module 5:  Construction Math Part I
    • Module 6:  Construction Math Part II
    • Module 7:  Carpentry
    • Module 8:  Construction Drawings
    • Module 9:  Framing Floor Systems Part I
    • Module 10:  Framing Floor Systems Part II
    • Module 11:  Framing Walls and Ceilings Part I
    • Module 12:  Framing Walls and Ceilings Part II
    • Module 13:  Framing a Roof
  • What grade levels is this text appropriate for?
    Grades 9–12
  • What types of programs is this course designed for?
    This program is designed for CTE Construction and Architecture pathways or elective offerings.
  • Is this program available in print or digitally?
    Building Maintenance Technology I is a robust, digital-only course ideal for virtual or blended learning.
  • What teacher resources are available?
    Teacher resources include the course syllabus, instructors’ guide, and digital courseware access. Additionally, an on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.
  • Which Learning Management System (LMS) does this course integrate with?
    Digital courseware is delivered by LTI integration with the following Learning Management Systems: Canvas®, Schoology®, Blackboard®, Moodle®, AGILIX® Buzz®, D2L or Focalpoint.
  • What are the digital license options?
    Student digital access to Building Maintenance Technology I can be purchased for 1 year.
  • How long does it take to complete the course?
    Building Maintenance Technology I is designed to support a full-credit course and therefore may be used to support a semester- or year-long option. On average, this course requires 80 instructional seat-time hours, equating to roughly 3–4 lessons per week. Teachers can make course customizations if desired to meet specific needs.
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