The history and sizing of reinforcing steel bars (REBAR) in common practice:  no. 4 = 1/2" diameter, No/.5 = 5/8" diameter, etc...etc.. also discuss some concrete and rebar best practices. Like required cover, development length, etc..

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Nails: What does "Penny mean" what is a 8d, 10 d, etc... what about double headed nails? Galvanized, etc...

box nails, roofing nails, framing nails, etc... (you could write an entire book about nails)

Rough Draft: Concept: All The types of roofs that we use, KEE, PVC, Cap Sheet, Bitumen, Ballast, Shingles, etc...:

Casework as used by Wood Industry Standards. A description of face types, difference between counter tops and cabinets, premium - custom - etc...

A description of panning window system and how it is used in covering existing windows, while removing and replacing the existing sashes.  THIS WILL BE a specific window type discussion, and we will later add descriptions of other more standard types of windows.

An explanation of how 3 coat exterior cement plaster works. Scratch Coat, Brown Coat, Finish Coat

Provide a history of the CSI formatting system. Who/what is the Construction Specifications Institute, Describe the recent 16 categories and the current categories. Describe how architects use the CSI format. And perhaps something (very general) about what specifications are and what a "project Manual" is.

Provide a description of a basic riser diagram, the various components of standard plumbing system in a building and the basic components and principals.