Name of course: Residential Construction Site Management (RCSM) Level 1 Core (required courses) or Optional (elective course): Required Delivery Method: This is an online course only with no classroom time. Total hours to complete training: 20 hours Credits: N/A This introductory course provides an overview of the processes, materials, systems and methods used in constructing residential homes and touches on major aspects of managing the residential construction process including pre-construction preparation, professionalism, safety, project management, administration, documentation and construction knowledge.. Explore the relationships between various phases of construction; examine standard documents and processes that govern construction practices and develop a sound understanding of key considerations at each phase - including safety. to Residential Construction Site Management (RCSM) is comprised of the following modules: Module 1 - Module 2 - Excavation and Foundation Module 3 - Framing Module 4 - Exterior Finishes Module 5 - Mechanical Module 6 - Interior Finishes Module 7 - Conclusion Level 1 exam to earn the RCSM Level 1 Certification Think Like a Professional Professional Skills Be Organized Your Vehicle Files and Record Keeping Communication Helpful Items Tools Your Daily Routine Dress for the Part Set the Standard Trade Partner Relationships The Construction File Lot Inspection Sheets Plot Plan Land Developer Information Construction Details Construction Schedule Reading Blueprints
Check the Plans Scope of Work The Budget and Purchase Order System Checklists and Other Documents Daily Log Excavation and Foundation Excavation Excavation Excavation Safety Lot Inspection Preparing the Lot Scheduling the Lot Hazard Assessment Surveying Construction Schedule Planning the Excavation Excavating Soil Tests Review Construction Schedule Footings and Foundations Cribbing Footings RCSM Inspection Concrete Foundation Walls Cribbing Foreman Review Top of Wall Confirming Concrete Stripping the Forms Marking the Foundation Managing Water Inspections Window Wells Backfill Rough Grade Winter Construction Framing Framing Framing Design and Engineering Framing and Plans Preparing the Framers Framing Safety
Foundation Cap Subfloor Design Subfloor Components Foundation Walls Beams Joists Sheathing Basement Stairs Connections Sign-Off Framing the Walls Anatomy of the Walls Wall Variations Openings in Walls Building and Installing Walls Additional Levels At-Height Work Roof Structure Building the Roof Trusses Roof Sheathing Building Envelope Windows and Doors Understanding Windows Window Installation Installing Doors Finalizing Windows and Doors Finishing the Frame Provisions for Mechanical Systems and Fixtures Building Code Exterior Finishes Exterior Finishes The Building Envelope and Building Science Roofing Engaging the Roofer
The Roof System Shingles Flashing and Vents Site Clean Up Fascia, Soffits and Siding Wall Finishes Coordinating Trades Hazard Assessment The Secondary Plane of Protection Building Code: Flashings The Primary Plane of Protection Fascia and Soffits Siding Stucco Brick and Stone Manufactured Stone and Brick Slices Final Details: Eavestroughs, Stairs and Decks Eavestroughs and Downspouts Stairs and Decks Building Code Concrete Stairs Wood Stairs and Decks Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems Contract and Scope of Work Site Safety Installation Specifications Rough-in Installation Guidelines Rough-in Inspections Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Rough-In Preparing for Installation Installing the Furnace Inspection and Sign-off Fireplace Rough-In Fireplaces Plumbing Rough-In Under the Basement Floor Slab
Main Frame Plumbing Installing the Water Line Installing the Gas Lines Inspections and Sign-off Electrical Rough-In Preparing for the Electrical Rough-In Electrical Rough-in Other Rough-ins Rough-in Inspection and Sign-off Interior Finishes Interior Finishes Reading Plans and Specifications Scheduling Engaging the Trades Hazard Assessments Concrete Flatwork Concrete Types and Strengths Basement Concrete Floors Garage Floors and other Exterior Flatwork Inspection and Sign-off The Building Envelope Managing Heat Loss Relative Humidity A Breathing Building Envelope Installing Insulation and Air and Vapour Barriers Insulation Inspection and Sign-off Drywall Drywall Delivery and Installation Drywall Finishing Drywall Inspection and Sign-off Interior Finishes Finish Carpentry Finish Painting Hard Surface Flooring and Wall Finishes Completion Work Cleaning and Touch-ups Next Steps Conclusion
Possession Dates Pre-possession Pre-possession Walkthrough Clearing the Punch Lists Possession The Possession Inspection Completing the Possession Inspection