Residential Construction Academy

Floyd Vogt is a sixth-generation carpenter and contractor. His family operated a small business devoted to all phases of home construction, and he began working in the family business at age 15. After completing a B.A. in chemistry at the State University of New York College at Oneonta, Mr. Vogt returned to the field as a self-employed remodeler. In 1985 he began teaching in the carpentry program at the State University of New York, Delhi. He has taught many courses, including light framing, advanced framing, math, energy-efficient construction, finish carpentry, finish masonry, and estimating. Mr. Vogt is currently a professor emeritus in the construction design-build management bachelor's degree program, where his course responsibilities included residential construction, AutoCAD, construction seminar, and physical science applications. He has also served as a carpentry regional coordinator for Skills-USA and as a post-secondary Skills-USA student advisor. Mr. Vogt is the co-author of CARPENTRY, and he is a member of a local town board.

Section I: TOOLS AND MATERIALS.
1. Hand Tools.
2. Power Tools.
3. Stationary Power Tools.
4. Wood and Wood Products.
5. Fasteners.
Section II: ROUGH CARPENTRY.
6. Jobsite Safety and Construction Aids.
7. Building Plans and Codes.
8. Building Layout.
9. Concrete Form Construction.
10. Floor Framing.
11. Wall and Ceiling Framing.
12. Roof Framing.
Section III: EXTERIOR FINISH.
13. Roofing.
14. Windows and Doors.
15. Siding and Decks.
Section IV: INTERIOR FINISH.
16. Insulation and Ventilation.
17. Wall Finish.
18. Interior Finish.
19. Stair Framing and Finish.
20. Cabinets and Countertops.