Construction Management & Sustainable Construction

• 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

Courses taken at CSN can lead to

• Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Construction Technology - Construction Management Emphasis
• Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology - Construction Management Emphasis

Contact Doug Nelson at (702) 651-4860 or doug.nelson@csn.edu for further information.

Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes

On-line Registration

CONS 108 - Construction Materials and Methods

This course will cover building materials used for the exterior and interior of a structure and will explain where the various materials come from, how they are produced and the method of installation. 3 Credits.

CONS 120 - Printreading and Specifications

A basic course designed to provide background material in printreading. Emphasis will be place on residential and light commercial plans. 3 Credits.

CONS 121 - Principles of Construction Estimating

Fundamental aspects of important materials of modern construction and description of how they are used in estimating both residential and commercial costs. Plans, specifications and handbook are used. Prerequisites: CONS 120B and MATH 116. 3 Credits.

CONS 282 - 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.

SCT 101 - Fundamentals of Sustainable Construction

This is an introduction course that will help students comprehend and apply fundamentals of sustainable construction practices. This course is for major and non-major students who wish to explore the green building industry as a career choice. 3 Credits.

SCT 105 - Green Building Trade System

Items covered in this course will include the sustainable construction materials and methods utilized in mechanical systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, framing sytems (wood, steel), insulation systems, insulated concrete forms, cast -in-place and tilt-up concrete systems and landscaping (irrigation and planting). 3 Credits.

SCT 201 - Sustainable Construction of New Buildings

This course will compare the differences between sustainable construction and the traditional method of construction, to include: strategies and economic, environmental and social demands during construction and after construction is completed. Prerequisites: SCT 101B and 105B 3 Credits.

SCT 290 - Legal Development of Sustainable Construction

This is a capstone course which will cover the legal aspects of sustainable construction, to include: the International Code Council (ICC), U S Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Building Rating Systems and more. Students will prepare for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) exam. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. 3 Credits.

(Posted 6 Nov 2011)
This schedule of classes is accurate at the time of posting, but is subject to change without notice.
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