Construction Management Technology

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to blueprint reading pertinent to the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on object visualization, symbols, abbreviations, and terminology. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to visualize in three-dimensions the building from its working drawings, identify the various parts of the building, and understand the specification documents.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the plumbing, electrical, and lighting systems used in buildings. Emphasis will be on design considerations based on plumbing and electrical codes. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the basic principles and hardware requirements in designing plumbing, electrical and lighting systems.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the principles and practices used in managing the various aspects of the construction process. Emphasis will be placed on pertinent business procedures. Upon completion of this course the student will know how to organize, bid, purchase, account for, plan, and schedule a construction job.

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the tools and techniques used to plan, schedule and control a construction project. Students will learn how to prepare Gantt Charts and schedules using the Critical Path Method, Precedence Networks, PERT, GERT and the Linear Scheduling Method. Special emphasis will be placed on using scheduling software. Upon completion, the student will be able to prepare project schedules using various scheduling tools and technology, allocate and level resources, maintain and update a project schedule, and resolve construction delay claims.

Topics include load estimation, motor circuits, transformers, fault calculations, and switch gear. Upon completion of this course a student will be able to plan and design an electrical distribution network for an industrial plant.