LibGuides: Grade 11 and 12 Construction Engineering Technology: Technology, The Environment, and Society

Suggested Databases

Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
ON-Core : Core Curriculum On-Demand This link opens in a new window
Streaming and downloadable video, 100% Canadian and aligned to the Ontario Curriculum.
Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
Online experience of contextual information on a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places and events.
Environmental Studies In Context This link opens in a new window
Database of analysis, journals, news, case studies, primary sources, statistics and multimedia focusing on the physical, social and economic aspects of environmental issues.

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Calculators for Construction
Blocklayer.com offers free construction calculators. Figure out measurements for stairs, roofs, wall framing, and much more.
Foundation Squaring Calculator
Make sure your foundation is perfectly right with this calculator.
Fraction to Decimal Calculator
Easily convert fractions to decimals.
How to Read a Tape Measure
Learn how to read a tape measure and ensure precise measurements.
Conversion Calculator
Use this calculator to convert from imperial to metric.

Ontario Zoning Bylaws
Learn about land use planning and zoning bylaws in Ontario.
LEED Certification
Learn about how a building project can get LEED certification.
Canada Green Building Council
The mission of the Canada Green Building Council is to "Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes and communities throughout Canada."
Green Building Standards and Certification Systems
This guide is from the US, but offers a good overview of sustainable building standards and green certified construction materials.
Green Building - Forest Stewardship Council Canada
Learn about responsibly-sourced wood from the Forest Stewardship Council.
Indigenous Land Claims
"Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) negotiates and implements land claim and self-government agreements on behalf of the Government of Canada and helps build strong partnerships among Indigenous peoples, governments and the private sector." -website
Ontario Land Use Planning
Learn about how the Government of Ontario plans for land use.

4 Tips to Reduce Waste on a Construction Site
Learn about ways to be green and reduce waste on a building site.
8 Ways to Power Your Home With Renewable Energy
Learn about ways to use renewable energy to heat and power residential buildings.
How it Works: Heat Recovery Ventilator
Learn how a Heat Recovery Ventilator works.
Tankless or Demand-Type Water Heaters
Learn about how tankless water heaters work.
Lighting Choices to Save You Money
This article from the U.S. Department of Energy details efficient lighting choices.
What is a Green Roof
Learn about what a green roof is and how it saves energy.
Geothermal 101
Learn about geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Wind Energy
Information about wind energy in Ontario, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Sustainable House Designs
Information and sustainable home design plans from the Australian government.