Types of Construction

Wood frame – Type V

 Used in the construction of single- and multiple-family dwellings, commercial, out
buildings, etc.
 Interior wall coverings may be of plaster or drywall.
 May be composed of solid dimensional lumber (Legacy-allows for more burn time and
better structural integrity under fire conditions).
 May be composed of engineered light weight wood and laminate components (promotes
rapid fire spread and reduced structural stability) used in ceiling and floor trusses, and
other composite structural components.
 Platform, balloon, log, post and beam, and plank and beam are all forms of wood frame
construction.
Fire Resistive – Type I
 A well-constructed building in which no structural steel is exposed and all vertical
openings are protected.
 Reinforced concrete, precast concrete, and protected steel frame construction meet the
criteria for Type I construction.
 Generally seen in high-rise residential and commercial buildings.
Non-combustible/limited combustible – Type II
 Ordinarily composed of unprotected metal structural components.
 Often recognizable from the exterior. From the interior, evidence of unprotected steel
at ceiling level is a giveaway.
 Metal framing members, metal cladding, or concrete-block construction of the walls
with metal deck roofs supported by unprotected open-web joists are the most
common forms of Type II construction.
 These structures have a one- to two-hour rating depending on building components
(half rating of Type I).

Importance of Construction
Construction is an important sector that contributes greatly to the economic growth of a nation.
Moreover, three factors highlight the importance of construction influence on human
development, impact on the economy, and linkage to other industries.
Construction allows for key projects and infrastructure, without new construction within towns
and cities societies could suffer from a lack of facilities and infrastructure which they may need
to flourish thus undermines human development. People need roads, bridges, buildings, houses,
and many more to continue living in a more productive society.
The construction industry is one of the largest economic activities in a county nation’s working
population depends on construction and its allied activities for their livelihood. the investments
made in the construction industry which is very much required for the economic development of
our nation. These investments increase opportunities.
The Construction Industry is an investment-led sector where the government shows high interest.
Government contracts with Construction Industry to develop infrastructure related to other
industries such as the health, transport as well as education sector. For the prosperity of any
nation, Construction Industry is quintessential.