Numeracy In Construction
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09:00This video explains how multiplication skills can be used to calculate wall areas and the size of covering panels to work out how much material needs to be ordered for the job, including an allowance for wastage.
06:00This video explains how to estimate the area and materials needed for a tiling job, incorporating unit conversions, and how to allow for potential wastage of materials to work out costs.
06:00This video explains the basic formula for area and how it can be applied to easily calculate wall area, incorporating length conversions, and calculating the amount of paint needed for the job.
06:00This video explains the mathematical reasoning behind converting units of volume and scaling ratios and how it can be applied to calculate the correct amount of wet and dry materials in a render mixture.
06:00Calculating the perimeter of a block of land is a crucial skill for working in construction. This video explains the basic formula for perimeter and how it can calculate the length of fencing for a construction site.