Title: Categorize structures and infrastructure as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, transportation, and public works projects.
Course: Construction Technology (17002-36) > Section: Exploring Types of Structures

Categorization may include discussions about

- structures
  - houses
  - apartment complexes
  - modular homes
  - schools
  - shopping centers
  - courthouses
  - libraries
  - fire stations
  - service stations
  - hospitals and healthcare facilities
  - power plants
  - data centers
  - warehouses
  - light industrial facilities
  - office buildings

- infrastructure
  - roads
  - bridges
  - dams
  - tunnels
  - sewer systems
  - utilities
  - rail
  - people movers (e.g., public transit)
  - airports
  - ports.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the sole purpose of a dwelling or a residential structure?
- What is the difference between a commercial and an industrial building?
- Who designs roads and highways?
- How do building codes affect the construction process of different structures?