CONST 410 Means and Methods II (5 credits)

1. Compare specific characteristics of materials in each of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Divisions in order to make project recommendations.
2. Interpret contract documents in order to make financially sound decisions.
3. Apply LEED and sustainability standards and requirements in order to optimize energy efficiency for a building.
4. Assess characteristics of assembly techniques/equipment in order to ensure efficient sequencing on the project.
5.  Implement appropriate, current, technological trends in construction materials and methods as required by project architects, engineers and building codes.

• Safety and Accident Prevention: Evaluate the importance of jobsite safety and research strategies that can be used to build a culture of safety.
• Analysis and Problem Solving: Analyze projects through the application of mathematics, logic, and technology to solve problems in construction documents; materials and methods; estimating; budgets; and scheduling.
• Planning and Organization: Research, implement, and evaluate construction processes using project planning methods and tools.
• Sustainability: Assess concepts related to running sustainable projects in order to build sustainable business processes.

Core Ability

• Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.