1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

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• Note: 

  • Successfully completing either COLLG 110 or COLLG 115 will fulfill the College Success requirement. 
  • A COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course. 

2. Intro to Construction Management

• CONST 101 Introduction to Construction Mangement (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will be introduced to common construction management concepts and processes including industry terminology, business practices, estimating/bidding, scheduling, project management, field operations and career pathways.

3. Construction Drawings

• CONST 140 Construction Drawings: Printreading (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will be introduced to construction drawings with emphasis on reading, interpreting, and communicating the content of the documents.

Action Item: Meet with Advisor

Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

4. Productivity Software

• BTECA 125 Microsoft Excel (4 credits)
• BTECA 102 Keyboard Development & Basic Bus Doc Formatting I (1 credit)

• Course purpose: You will need to be proficient in using software applications as these are used daily in the construction management field. 

   

  Note: If you are proficient in Microsoft Excel, please meet with your advisor to identify another course that will support you in your learning on this pathway. 

5. Math Course

Choose one.

Note: If you plan to go into the Construction Management BAS program, you will need to take either MATH& 141 or MATH 147.

• BTECA 117 Business Mathematics (5 credits)
• MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5 credits)
• MATH 147 Business Precalculus (5 credits)

• Course purpose: A construction management professional needs to have basic knowledge of how different businesses operate to design buildings, equipment, and interior needs. This includes having knowledge of the applications in banking, merchandising, inventory, depreciation and promissory notes. Introduction to simple statistics and the metric systems.

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• Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options. 

6. Construction Documents

• CONST 150 Construction Documents (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about construction documents and their use as a tool to manage the construction process.

7. Means and Methods

• CONST 160 Means and Methods I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn the technical aspects of construction systems, including the procedures and methods for masonry, steel, wood, and concrete construction. Recent trends in construction materials are also covered.

8. English Composition I

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this field you need to be able to communicate with all parties on a job site and need to be able to write clearly and concisely to ensure that projects completed on time and within scope and budget.

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• Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.

9. Estimating

• CONST 200 Estimating I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about construction estimating and bidding, including basic concepts, procedures, terminology, and pricing techniques.

10. Planning and Scheduling

• CONST 230 Planning and Scheduling I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn the principles of scheduling and planning to control and manage a construction project.

11. Construction Project Management

• CONST 260 Construction Project Management (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about project organization, documentation, and control methods utilized to manage all facets of a project from start to completion.

Action Item: Apply for Graduation

Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Pierce College Graduation website for details.

12. Work Based Learning

• CONST 198 Work-Based Learning (3 credits)

• Course purpose: You will obtain construction management work experience in your chosen area of interest.

13. Building Codes

• CONST 180 Building Codes (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Building codes drive the design and structural implications of the construction project.

14. Human Relations Course

Choose one

Note: If you plan to go into the Construction Management BAS program, you will need to take either CMST&101 or CMST 105.

• BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn how the needs of business or other formal organizations interact with individual needs, leadership styles, formal organizational policies and procedures, and general cultural patterns to determine how human beings act in work situations.

• CMST& 101 Introduction to Communications (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The entire construction management industry is based on the ability to communicate. This course will allow you to develop the skill to analyze audiences and adjust message delivery based on audience feedback.

• CMST& 240 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a construction management professional you will need to have great communication skills in order to make sure projects are completed on time, within budget, with quality and safety of all team members. A construction management professsional needs to build effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills across all cultures.

15. Management Course

Choose one group.

16. Accounting Course

Choose one:

• ACCT 101 Survey of Accounting (5 credits)
• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Construction specialists need to have knowledge of accounting information and computer information systems for project estimating.

17. Construction Safety

• CONST 250 Construction Safety and Accident Prevention (3 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn construction industry standards for accident prevention, hazard identification, and compliance responsibility.These are emphasized in conjunction with an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other related federal and state legislative requirements.

18. Business Law

• BUS& 201 Business Law (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In the construction management field you will write you own contracts, negotiate claims, dispute resolution with owners and subcontractors, and represent in bankruptcy court.

19. Accounting/Business/Economics Course

Choose one:

Note: If you plan to go into the Construction Management BAS program, you will need to take ECON 110, ECON& 201, BUS&101, or ECON&202

• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Knowledge of partnerships, bonds, corporations, cash flow statements, and financial statement analysis is important in the construction field to ensure the project is completed on time and budget.

• ECON 110 Survey of Economics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: As a construction management professional you need to have knowledge of supply and demand of products and the skills to  determine prices in a market economy in order to anticipate economic changes which could impact how you develop project estimates.

• ECON& 201 Microeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about the allocation of resources and supply and demand, labor, capital markets and international trade.  This is  essential knowledge when developing estimates.

• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business (5 credits)

• Course purpose: You will learn about marketing, management, economics, international commerce, and finance production. This knowledge is important to have in this career. For example you may find yourself monitoring the stock market to determine the optimal time to purchase supplies.

• ECON& 202 Macroeconomics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Construction is an indicator of the economy doing well or not doing well. Having knowledge of the US economy will help you plan for employment opportunities and dips. Understanding of macroeconomics also aids in keeping business afloat by creating accurate 3-5 year projections for resources and projects.

20. Technical Writing

• ENGL& 235 Technical Writing (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this field you are expected to be able to clearly communicate design plans, estimates, and project progress.

21. Natural Science Course Recommendation

Choose one:

• GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology (5 credits)
• GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Understanding of soils and rocks helps with selecting appropriate types of building foundations.

• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: In this field you need to have strong knowledge of how the buildings you create impact pollution, population, urbanization, natural resources, and other environmental issues.

• PHYS& 110 Physics for Non-Science Majors (5 credits)

• Course purpose: We design and build buildings that defy gravity. It is important to know your limitations.

Total Credits: 104

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Program Code: 570

Program Outcomes

1. Professionalism: Model professionalism in the construction industry through ethics and advocacy; team building; leadership; and mentorship in the construction industry.  
2. Safety and Accident Prevention: Evaluate the importance of jobsite safety and research strategies that can be used to build a culture of safety.  
3. Communication: Compose, implement, and assess the efficacy of communications tools used in the construction industry to disseminate technical and professional business information to a diverse audience.  
4. 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.  
5. Planning and Organization: Research, implement, and evaluate construction processes using project planning methods and tools.  
6. Sustainability: Assess concepts related to running sustainable projects in order to build sustainable business processes.