Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, the student should be able to: Slides 1-2 and 1-3  Gain an understanding of the scope of the construction industry  Identify the different phases and activities that make up the building design and construction planning process  Define the types of drawings and specifications that make up a set of construction documents  Be familiar with the roles and responsibilities of owners, architects and contractors  Recognize the structure and organization of construction documents  Categorize the types of project delivery methods used in commercial construction and how they are administered  Describe the phases and administrative procedures that serve to organize the on-site construction phase Introduction This chapter provides an introduction and overview of the basics of the construction process. The construction industry is one of the largest business sectors in the United States, encompassing establishments engaged in the construction of buildings and other engineering projects, such as roadways and utility infrastructure. Construction with all of its related and supporting industries is vital to the economic health of the country, accounting for an annual average of 5 to 10 percent of our gross domestic product. Slides 1-4 Lesson Plan I. Construction: A Dynamic Industry A. Three major areas: