Compute units of measurement common in areas of construction.

Computation may include units within the standard and metric systems for 

  • surveyors (e.g., distance, angles, elevation, area)
  • architects/engineers (e.g., linear, scales, angles, ratios)
  • contractors/plumbers (e.g., linear, area, volume)
  • electricians (e.g., linear, voltage, amperage, watts)
  • masons (e.g., linear, area, volume).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What two measurements are used to measure distance?
  • What common scales are used in construction?
  • What unit of measurement is used to indicate amperage?