Construction Management Minor

This course explores information about construction materials and methods. The following concepts are presented in this course: (a) site investigation; (b) construction materials characteristics and costs; (c) construction methods; (d) equipment types and uses; and (e) equipment production rates and cost. (3 units; Fall)

This course introduces students to the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) both as a product and a process. BIM is a new approach to the built environment as a building project delivery platform in which digital representation of a building process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information. This course introduces students to the various benefits of improved design quality, reduction in design errors, improved field productivity, reduction in conflicts and their associated changes as it relates to manufacturing cost and time. Prerequisite: CON 215 or EGR 122. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Introduces students to the various causes of construction accidents and adopted strategies to prevent worksite injuries and illnesses with an emphasis on OSHA standards. (3 units; Spring)

Building Structures introduces students to the types and nature of structural systems including material basics as it relates to: wood, steel, and concrete. Prerequisite: EGR 241. (3 units; Spring)

This course provides fundamental knowledge for the documentation, administration, and successful delivery of construction projects through the application of industry standard project delivery methodologies. The course will also introduce students to various aspects of construction contracts in respect to project delivery, construction law and ethics. (3 units; Spring)

This course introduces students to advanced concepts in construction estimating/cost engineering, including but not limited to the creation of estimating spreadsheets and application of labor, material and equipment calculations. The use of cost estimating databases, what distinguishes between direct and indirect construction costs, bid proposal preparation and various computer applications. Prerequisite: CON 205. (3 units; Fall)

Construction Planning and Scheduling introduces students to theory and application of construction scheduling to control the acquisition, movement, storage, utilization of workers, material, and equipment with emphasis given to the Critical Path Method (CPM). Prerequisite: CON 430. (3 units; Spring)

This course advances student knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and piping (MEP) systems in construction. Students examine principles of code, design, and materials and methods related to the MEP trades. Student perform applied MEP exercises related to examination of plans and specifications, requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, clash detection, and construction coordination. (3 units; Fall)