Construction Management

• Excellent employment opportunities are expected because the number of job openings is expected to exceed the number of qualified managers.

Nature of the Work

• Know local and international building codes
• Work from blueprints or instruction from contractors
• Oversee the completion of all construction in accordance with the engineer’s and architect’s drawings and specifications.
• Arrange for trade contractors and specialized craftwork.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine the most cost-effective plan and schedule.

Training

• 2-year associate degree transferable to a 4-year institution for a bachelor’s degree.
• Along with on-the-job experience

Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

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CONS 108B Construction Materials and Methods

Covers building materials from foundation to roof used for exterior and interior carpentry, including finish and rough hardware. Methods of installation are discussed. 3 Credits.

CONS 120B Blueprint Reading and Specifications

Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting residential and commercial blueprints and specifications. 3 Credits.

CONS 198B ST: Construction Site Safety OSHA Standards

This course includes 30-hours of authorized training addressing the 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulation Standards. The identification of asbestos, lead and radon in potential construction projects will also be covered in this course. Upon completion, students will be issued a course completion 30-hour wallet card by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (Same as ESH 198B) 3 Credits.

CONS 221 Construction Estimating II

Advanced estimating concepts based on utilizing state-of-theart software, including creating databases, digitizer take offs, complete computerized estimating of both residential and commercial projects. Prerequisites: IS 101, CONS 121B. 3 Credits.

CONS 282B Construction Law

Areas covered include specifications as used in building construction documents, how specifications complement the drawings, specifications for workmanship and materials, law of contracts, construction contracts, construction supervision, liability and arbitration. 3 Credits.

CONS 284B Construction Contract Documents

This course provides an in-depth understanding of construction contract forms as found in the typical project manual, covering conditions of the contract, specifications and drawing. Prerequisite: CONS 282B. 3 Credits.

CONS 286B Construction Management and Analysis

Introduction to modern management theory and techniques with applications to modern construction problems, management principles and methods of applying this knowledge to the modern construction industry. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 3 Credits.

CONS 295B Work Experience I

Provides the unique opportunity to work within selected firms of the building technology industry, directed by a qualified professional and supervised by the instructor. One credit may be earned for each five hours worked per week for the entire semester up to a maximum of 4 credits per semester. 1-4 Credits.

CONS 296B Work Experience II

Provides the unique opportunity to work within selected firms of the building technology industry, directed by a qualified professional and supervised by the instructor. One credit may be earned for each five hours worked per week during the semester up to a maximum of 4 credits per semester. Prerequisite: CONS 295B. 1-4 Credits.

(Posted 11 Nov 2009)

This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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