WJEC Vocational Award Constructing the Built Environment Level 1/2

REMEMBER In Europe we communicate this data in metres (m) and millimetres (mm), sometimes referred to as ‘mil’ (slang). When you know how to successfully use these calculations, you are able to fully understand the resources that are required to execute a task. Earlier in this book it was suggested that the only three precious things everyone has in common are: health, time and resources . Consider this again. Before progressing further, please promise yourself that you will not skip this maths-related section, as you will need these skills for the rest of your career. LINK For more on health, time and resources see page 31. KNOWLEDGE To be capable of accurately calculating area and volume we must apply formula. These formulas have existed for many years and remain the basis for Architects, Engineers and builders to accurately understand, plan and communicate designs and concepts in a safe and productive series of numerical values. The formulas are shown on the following page and can be downloaded from the dedicated website and printed out as a reminder. Type 1: Standard grid-type graph paper for calculating area , perimeter , time , ratio and costs ( costing ). The use of electronic spreadsheets is also ideal for costing. Type 2: Isometric paper for calculating volume . The following section has some templates, which you can download from the dedicated website and print onto graph paper. There are two types of graph paper: The Illuminate Constructing the Built Environment dedicated website, https://www. illuminatepublishing.com/built_environment. The Illuminate Constructing the Built Environment dedicated website, https://www.illuminatepublishing.com/ built_environment. 69 AC2.2 Calculate materials required to complete construction tasks