Thank you to High School Trade and Industrial Education Teacher Mr. Tim Glover for sharing the impressive details of what's happening with your students constructing the small house project.
Here is a progress report on the small house the kids are building. They have finished welding the metal skid with clips to hold the sub floor. The skid was built with 6” I-beam and connected with 3” pipe in the middle. The clips are 3/16” plate with two holes drilled for lag bolts. We started the sub-floor yesterday and have most of the framing completed. The kids used 2x6 material spaced at 12” OC. The floor will be ¾” tongue and groove plywood staggered to increase strength. Attached are some pictures and a video of the progress they have made so far.
Some of the skills learned and used so far with this project include:
Using Autocad software to design and plan every component of the structure
Developing the materials list and cost estimates for the project
Using Job orders to organize the work, identify various roles, track purchases and costs and identify safety hazards
Experience with welding in the construction process
Experience with framing and fabrication
Application of knowledge
Understanding the importance of a 12” on center framing process
Understanding how to square corners using a 3,4 5 and 6, 8, 10 method
Using diagonal measurements to check for square
Understanding the importance of accurate measuring skills (We only bought the materials needed and did not purchase extra to account for inaccurate measurements)
Applying the use of hand tools and power tools associated with construction
Continuing to focus on safety, problem solving, teamwork, work ethic and responsibility
Still to come: Wall framing, building trusses, installing windows and door, roofing, electrical with smart home features, insulation, drywall, flooring, finish work and security system.
This is an awesome project for our students and will provide them with so many skills that will last a lifetime and can be used on the construction job site. I really appreciate everyone’s support and interest in the construction program. The kids are doing fantastic work.
Tim Glover
Trade and Industrial Education Teacher
Lytle High School