CONST 101 Introduction to Construction Management (5 credits)
Course Description
Construction Management processes are introduced, including industry terminology, business practices, estimating/bidding, scheduling, project management, field operations and career pathways.
Course Content
A. Construction industry terminology
B. Laws and codes that impact construction
C. Estimating/bidding/budget planning
D. Scheduling
E. Project Management
F. Field Operations
G. Career Paths
H. Mentoring
I. Sustainability/LEED
J. Safety and Accident Prevention
Student Outcomes
1. Use construction industry terminology, including project types, procurement methods, industry standards, contract language.
2. Examine general principles of liens, taxes, bonds, and insurance
3. Illustrate basic estimating, bidding, budget planning, quantitative takeoffs, productivity, and pricing principles and techniques.
4. Prepare a construction project schedule.
5. Examine construction management responsibilities and practices.
6. Articulate the relationships between field operations and management.
7. Develop career path plans for entering the construction industry or consulting services.
8. Discover the importance of being a mentor, role model, and motivator of others to maintain morale and encourage others’ personal development.
9. Articulate basics of Sustainable/Green Construction Practices currently in use in the industry.
10. Articulate the importance of safety, cost, resources and ethics as related to construction projects.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome:
1. Become a Professional
a. Ethics and Advocacy
b. Team building
c. Leadership
d. Mentorship
e. Planning and Organization
f. Sustainability
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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