1. Identify 3 materials indicated in the video & their purpose.

A. Sand is a natural type of building material that is:

 Used for drainage and ground preparation when making the foundation of the building,
 Leveling of uneven surfaces and cracked terrain,
 And binding material in concrete.
B. Wood is a natural type of building material that is:
 Usually utilized for construction of walls, ceilings, and floors,
 A versatile raw material and the only renewable construction material,
 And provides good insulation from the cold.
C. Glass is an artificial type of building material that is:
 Used for insulation and translucent panels, transparent blocks, and windows,
 Leads to a smooth and continuous effect on a lot of buildings exteriors, floors, and facades,
 And supply natural daylight and solar protection.

2. How were the materials categorize? Is it much easier to identify?

The materials are categorized as: Natural Building Materials and Artificial Building Materials
 Natural Building Materials are low-cost, naturally, and locally available. Common
examples of these are: mud, stone, sand, wood, leaves, lime, and fibers.
 Artificial Building Materials are man-made products or produced from raw materials
obtained by artificial means. Examples of these are: cement, brick, tiles, glass, metal,
and plastics.
By categorizing these type of building materials, it is easier to identify which materials are
natural and artificial.

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This division includes general administrative and technical provisions that may not be listed elsewhere
and which may apply to more than one division. General requirements include contractual / legal
requirements, a summary of work to be done, an explanation of work to be performed later, a
description of meetings to be held (construction coordination meetings, scheduling meetings, and
progress meetings, for instance), quality control, and submittal.

DIVISION 02 — SITE CONSTRUCTION

Describes work to be done on the site, including soil testing, core drilling, standard penetration tests,
and seismic exploration. All of these tests must be conducted, and the requirements are expressed in
thisdivision. The demolition of existing structures, materials, and debris is included in Division 2.

DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE
All concrete work is described in this division. The major subdivisions included under Division 3 are
concrete form work, expansion and contraction joints, cast-in-place concrete, specially placed concrete,
and recast concrete.

DIVISION 04 — MASONRY

Division 4 of the specifications deals with brick, stone, fire brick, glass brick, clay backing tile, and
ceramic veneer. Related topics such as joint reinforcement, mortar, anchors and tie systems, masonry
joints, control joints, and masonry accessories are also included.

DIVISION 05 — METALS

The metals used in the building are specified under Division 5. If the building has a steel structure, the
steel members are specified in this section. Metal roof decking, metal floor decking, and permanent
metal forms are described in this section.

DIVISION 06 — WOOD AND PLASTICS

Materials such as rough carpentry (framing), heavy timber construction, prefabricated structural wood,
finished carpentry, and architectural woodwork (cabinets and built-in woodwork) are described in this
division. Plastics are used in many ways in modern construction.

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Division 7 contains written descriptions of roofing materials, waterproofing materials, flashing and sheet
metal trim, insulation, roof accessories, and sealants.

DIVISION 08 — DOORS AND WINDOWS

Metal doors and frames, wood and plastic doors, entrances and storefronts, metal windows, special
windows, wood and plastic windows, hardware and specialties, and glazing are the main areas of
concern in Division 8.

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES

Lath and plaster, gypsum wallboard, terrazzo, acoustical treatment, ceiling suspension systems, wood
flooring finishes, carpeting, special flooring, floor treatment, painting, special coatings, and wall covering
are found in this division of the specifications.
DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES

Division 10 of the specifications is a catch-all section. If items required for the construction do not fall
under the other divisions of the specifications, they are usually found in Division 10. Typical items in this
division are chalkboards and tackboards, louvers and vents, grilles and screens, pest control, fireplaces,
flagpoles, lockers, storage shelving, directional signage, and sun control devices.

DIVISION 11 — EQUIPMENT

Division 11 lists equipment which is normally furnished and installed by the general contractor as a part
of the construction of the building. Equipment described in this division includes maintenance
equipment, bank and vault equipment, food service equipment, vending equipment, athletic
equipment, laundry equipment, library equipment, medical equipment, waste handling equipment, and
loading dock equipment.

DIVISION 12 — FURNISHINGS

Major headings in this division are artwork, window treatment, fabrics, furniture, rugs and mats, and
furnishing accessories.

DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

The description and necessary information for constructing special areas are given in this division.
Special construction areas include clean rooms, operating rooms in hospitals, incinerators,
instrumentation rooms, nuclear reactors, radiation treatment rooms, sound and vibration rooms, vaults,
and swimming pool spaces.

DIVISION 14 — CONVEYING SYSTEMS

Dumbwaiters, elevators, hoists and cranes, lifts, material handling systems, moving stairs and walks, and
pneumatic tube systems are typical items described in Division 14.

DIVISION 15 — MECHANICAL

Division 15 covers information on air conditioning, ventilating and heating in a building. The mechanical
division of the specifications generally has major sections consisting of general provisions (general
description of the work, procedures, etc.) basic materials and methods, equipment, air distribution,
piping, insulation, controls, and instrumentation.
DIVISION 16 — ELECTRICAL

The electrical division usually consists of general provisions, basic materials and methods, power
generation, power transmission, power service and distribution, lighting, special systems,
communications, controls, and instrumentation.