Building Construction Technology: Getting Started
Welcome
This guide is designed to help students do research in Building Construction Technology
Use the tabs to navigate through the other pages of the guide:
- Find Sources - Find books, articles, videos, and building codes.
- BCT News - Organizations and career information to help get your career started!
- Get Help - Get help from a librarian 24x7, get support from a tutor, or find a handout or tutorial to help you with your research.
Find Books, Articles, DVDs, and more
Drafting table available in the library
A portable drafting table (24"x36") is available for 4-hour check out at the Library. Ask for it at the Check Out desk and then find a comfortable spot!
Building and Electrical Codes
- National Electrical Code (available to PCC students, staff and faculty)Use your MyPCC login and password to access the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Videos for BCT
PCC subscribes to Films On Demand, a terrific collection of streaming videos on many topics. Here are links to videos on some construction-related topics. You'll need to use your MyPCC login and password to view videos.
- Safety in the Building TradesOSHA safety videos plus safety on job sites, scaffolds, and more.
Course materials in the library for LAT
- Textbooks on reserve for BCT coursesAsk for the book you need at the Check Out desk in the Rock Creek library.
- Drafting kitCircle templates, triangles, architect scale, lettering guide, eraser shield, bow compass, dusting brush
- Drafting tablePortable drafting table (24"x36") is available for 4-hour check out at the Library. Ask for it at the Check Out desk and then find a comfortable spot!
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