This course is a survey of the construction industry. Topics include the overall construction process, career opportunities in the construction industry, an introduction to construction materials as well as management and technology tools used in the industry. There will be an emphasis on construction specific vocabulary. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 10000 Introduction To Construction Management

Introduction To Construction Management

This course provides safety training following the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements for entry level workers of the construction industry. Upon successful completion of this course students will obtain their OSHA 10-hour card. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 11000 Construction OSHA Ten-Hour Certification

Construction OSHA Ten-Hour Certification

An introductory course dealing with construction materials and methods, contracts, and layout of basic commercial, residential, heavy/civil, and industrial projects. Students will acquire fundamental skills in quantity estimating, construction plan reading, project layout, and project documentation through hands-on laboratory experiences. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 15000 Construction Management Fundamentals

Construction Management Fundamentals

Fundamental concepts and practical applications related to measurement of vertical and horizontal distances and angles using the tape, level, and total station. Computations of grades, traverses, areas, and curves. Basic concepts and applied use of topography, contours, and topographical maps.

CM 16000 Surveying

Surveying

An introductory course in the area of computer graphics documentation for civil engineering- and construction-related professions. Experiences focus on accepted industry graphic standards and their technical visual applications. The course emphasizes creation and distribution of graphics to enable communication.

CM 16400 Graphics For Civil Engineering And Construction

Graphics For Civil Engineering And Construction

A project course covering intermediate level commercial, residential, heavy/civil, and industrial construction projects. Students will expand their understanding of construction company management, design, cost, project controls, and safety. In addition, students will explore the areas of concentration within the construction management program. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 20000 Intermediate Pre-Construction Management

Intermediate Pre-Construction Management

A project course covering intermediate level commercial, residential, heavy/civil, and industrial construction projects. Students will expand their understanding of construction company management, design, cost, project controls, and safety.

CM 20001 Intermediate Pre-Construction Management

CM 20002 Intermediate Pre-Construction Management

Principles of code, design, methods, and materials are applied to plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for buildings. The comprehension of mechanical construction plans and specifications is emphasized through exercises in mechanical estimating.

CM 21500 Mechanical Construction

Mechanical Construction

Principles of code and basic concepts in electrical theory, materials, methods, design and estimating are applied to electrical systems for buildings. Comprehension of electrical construction plans and specifications as well as installation exercises are emphasized through lab experiences.

CM 21601 Electrical Construction

Electrical Construction

An introductory course dealing with construction materials and methods related to building systems, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and piping (MEP) systems. Students will acquire fundamental skills in MEP construction plan reading, quantity estimating, basic systems' design and construction execution through lectures, laboratories and integrated project team exercises.

CM 23301 Mechanical, Electrical And Piping Systems In The Built Environment

Mechanical, Electrical And Piping Systems In The Built Environment

A project course covering intermediate level commercial, residential, heavy/civil, and industrial construction projects. Students will expand their understanding of construction materials and methods, layout, documentation, site planning, site supervision, cost control, and MEP systems. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 25000 Intermediate Construction Management

Intermediate Construction Management

This is an introduction to the materials and processes used when generating 3D modeled solutions to construction problems using traditional and emerging construction documentation standards. Construction documents are created based on current Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) standards with a focus on residential settings - introduction sketching into 2D documentation that will progress into 3D modeling.

CM 26000 Introduction To Modeling For BIM

Introduction To Modeling For BIM

Forces acting on bodies at rest, including coplanar, concurrent, and non-concurring systems; equivalent force systems and distributed forces. Use of free body diagrams and equations of equilibrium in solving problems for array of determinate structural systems: trusses, pin frames, arches, cables, retaining walls, and beams. Load tracing to examine the overall structural conditions with regards to lateral and gravity loads.

CM 27000 Statics

Statics

A project course covering advanced level commercial, residential, heavy/civil, and industrial construction projects. Students will further develop their understanding of construction company management, design, cost, project controls, and safety. In addition, students will pursue their desired area of concentration within the construction management program. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 30000 Advanced Pre-Construction Management

Advanced Pre-Construction Management

A project course covering advanced level commercial, residential, heavy/civil, and industrial construction projects. Students will further develop their understanding of construction company management, design, cost, project controls, and safety.

CM 30001 Advanced Pre-Construction Management

CM 30002 Advanced Pre-Construction Management

An introduction to methods for recognizing revenue for long-term construction contracts and each method's impact on financial statements. Includes introduction to analysis of financial statements and their use in developing company budgets, projecting cash needs, pricing construction projects, and forecasting the impact of business decisions on construction company profit.

CM 30101 Introduction To Construction Company Financial Management

Introduction To Construction Company Financial Management

Study of heavy equipment used in construction operations with an emphasis on equipment selection, application, cost, productivity, safety, and economics.

CM 31000 Equipment And Field Operations

Equipment And Field Operations

A course which introduces students to projects and the design information of the built environment as communication tools representing space and proportion. Through a blend of lectures and studio work, students obtain working knowledge of the traditions, documents and standards utilized in the planning for a built structure. Students will also experience how design decisions and programing are influenced by a multitude of outside influences.

CM 33000 Design And Construction I

Design And Construction I

A course where students exert criticism and evaluation of existing design through a blend of lectures and studio work. Students will be exposed to typical impediments to the design of the built environment as they demonstrate integrative decision making in creating an aesthetic and functional design program that meet the needs of society in a resource efficient and sustainable manner. Students will regularly critique the work of others and have their work critiqued as they seek to shape and implement informed design decisions. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 33100 Design And Construction II

Design And Construction II

A course in which students will be exposed to the evolution of architecture and building techniques that influenced the western built environment. Emphasis will be given to the use of appropriate vocabulary and also how social and cultural factors have influenced the design of the built environment throughout the centuries. The course will survey topics from XVII century to recent times.

CM 33200 Architectural Design, Construction Techniques And Society

Architectural Design, Construction Techniques And Society

A project course covering advanced level commercial, residential, heavy/civil, and industrial construction projects. Students will further develop their understanding of construction materials and methods, layout, documentation, site planning, site supervision, cost control, and MEP systems. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 35000 Advanced Construction Management

Advanced Construction Management

Standards applied to the creation and distribution of documentation within the construction enterprise. Construction documents are created as products of a computer model. Residential modeling is followed by an introduction to light commercial documentation. Topics include a study of blueprint reading and 5D building information modeling (BIM) estimation of material extracted from a model.

CM 36000 Applications Of Construction Documentation I

Applications Of Construction Documentation I

This is a multi-disciplinary course where students from several majors work together as a team, developing a proposal for a construction of development project, which is presented at a student competition. Topics include a variety of project types, including land development, design/build, residential, commercial and heavy highway. Permission of instructor required.

CM 36200 Construction Competition

Construction Competition

Examination of construction project management on the jobsite. Topics include, submittals, record keeping, jobsite layout, meetings, negotiations, dispute resolution, labor relations, safety, subcontracting, quality, cost control, waste management, changes, claims, progress payments, and project closeout.

CM 36400 Jobsite Management

Jobsite Management

This course will focus on the construction of roads, bridges, and other major transportation-related infrastructure. Topics include construction of concrete pavements, asphalt pavements, deep foundations, and underground utilities. Management of traffic, road construction safety, quality and master planning will also be covered.

CM 37000 Heavy Civil Construction Management

Heavy Civil Construction Management

This course will focus on the design and construction of industrial systems and processes including Infrastructure for energy, chemical, and water/wastewater systems. Topics studied include piping, welding, heavy lift cranes, and high voltage systems.

CM 37100 Industrial Construction Management

Industrial Construction Management

This course will focus on the construction of healthcare facilities including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and laboratories. The course will emphasize the interrelationship of planning, design, and construction.

CM 37200 Planning, Design, And Construction Process For The Healthcare Built Environment

Planning, Design, And Construction Process For The Healthcare Built Environment

This course will focus on the construction of healthcare facilities and include topics related to infectious materials control, disruption avoidance, rapid technology changes, emergency routes, and advanced mechanical and electrical systems.

CM 37300 Healthcare Construction Management

Healthcare Construction Management

This course will focus on the process of analyzing the elements of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction inherent in producing a MEP construction estimate. Topics include using work product documentation to present and shape the proposal, establishing a conceptual framework of the estimating process, examining commercial/industrial methods and materials, symbol identification, equipment application, and studying the estimating process sequence from project overview to final pricing.

CM 37400 Mechanical And Electrical Construction Management I

Mechanical And Electrical Construction Management I

This course will focus on an in-depth investigation of the elements of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction on real-world projects. The student will be involved in investigating the equipment and components for the MEP systems and selecting the optimum project delivery method. Estimating will include topics such as solar arrays, EV charging, electrical vehicle charging station projects, smart grids, and energy conservative strategies and equipment. Cost saving strategies will also be examined for MEP system installations utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), pre-fabrication, and value engineering.

CM 37500 Mechanical And Electrical Construction Management II

Mechanical And Electrical Construction Management II

A study of the best building practices in residential construction, based upon the National Green Building Standard and other national green/sustainable building practices.

CM 37600 Residential Construction Management-Green Construction And Sustainability

Residential Construction Management-Green Construction And Sustainability

A study of the design-build project delivery system for residential construction, including home design fundamentals, construction methods, disability code requirements, building code requirements, and aging-in-place design coupled with best practices of universal design.

CM 37700 Residential Construction Management Design-Build

Residential Construction Management Design-Build

Study of soils and foundations in the construction projects. Topics include, fundamental soil engineering theories, properties of soils, soil classification, compaction, permeability, stress, shear strength, consolidation, and bearing capacity.

CM 38000 Soils And Foundations

Soils And Foundations

This course shall be taken when approximately half of a student's required 800 hours of work experience within the construction industry are completed. Students will be required to share their experiences with faculty and other construction management students. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 39000 Construction Work Experience I

Construction Work Experience I

A project course covering specialized construction projects related to a student's area of concentration within the construction management program. Students will synthesize their previous knowledge of pre-construction management into a capstone project. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 40000 Construction Capstone I

Construction Capstone I

An advanced course dealing with risk management and legal issues as they pertain to the interaction of designers, contractors, and owners. Students will learn to identify and mitigate potential risks that may affect the multiple stakeholders and the business organizations they represent during design and construction activity. The course will also deal with trust and teamwork issues within collaborative processes in the built environment.

CM 43300 Risk Management And Legal Issues In Design And Construction Integration

Risk Management And Legal Issues In Design And Construction Integration

A project course covering specialized construction projects related to a student's area of concentration within the construction management program. Students will synthesize their previous knowledge of construction management into a capstone project. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 45000 Construction Capstone II

Construction Capstone II

A project course covering specialized construction projects related to a student's area of concentration within the construction management program. Students will synthesize their previous knowledge of construction management into a capstone project.

CM 45001 Construction Capstone II

This course will examine the impact of safety on the construction industry, including in-depth discussions on the application of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Safety and Health Standards for the construction industry. The emphasis of this course is to provide training for job sited supervisory personnel. This course will also fulfill the requirements for the OSHA 30-Hour Card.

CM 45701 Construction Safety

Construction Safety

The study of commercial jobsite planning and coordination. Trade coordination, visualization, and communication are emphasized. Activities include collision detection reports, construction animations, and professional presentations.

CM 46000 Building Information Modeling For Commercial Construction

Building Information Modeling For Commercial Construction

A study of construction costs, including analysis of field records, job cost accounting, job cost control, and determination of unit prices.

CM 47500 Construction Costs

Construction Costs

This course completes a student's required 800 hours of work experience within the construction industry. Students will be required to share their experiences with faculty and other construction management students. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.

CM 49000 Construction Work Experience II

Construction Work Experience II

Variable title, variable credit course (Independent Study). Hours, subject matter, and credit to be arranged by staff. Permission of Instructor required.

CM 49900 Special Topics In Construction

Special Topics In Construction

CM 49900 Risk Mgmt & Legal In DCI

Risk Mgmt & Legal In DCI

CM 49900 Automation In Construction

Automation In Construction

This course explores environmental sustainability in all its forms, starting with the historical and theoretical basis and continuing through an understanding of sustainable building construction, design, development, and renewable energy strategies/management tools and how these can be applied in practice.

CM 51000 Topics In Environmentally Sustainable Construction, Design And Development

Topics In Environmentally Sustainable Construction, Design And Development

Analysis of the depth and breadth of risk in construction. Defining key terms and concepts used in various risk management arenas - legal statutes, precedent and case studies relevant to construction risk management, insurance, and surety bonding. Subjects include:  contracts, torts, insurance, surety, safety laws, quality, and risk management models. Analysis of case studies to utilize risk management tools and identify issues and possible approaches. Project risk control including management of foreseeable hazards as well as unforeseen conditions.

CM 55000 Risk Management In Construction

Risk Management In Construction

Advanced study of technical and professional topics. Emphasis is on new developments relating to technical, operational, and training aspects of industry and technology education.

CM 58100 MEP Construction

MEP Construction

CM 58100 Sim & Model Construction Ops

Sim & Model Construction Ops

CM 58100 Applied Use Of Data In AEC

Applied Use Of Data In AEC

CM 58100 Comp Dsgn Data Interop

Comp Dsgn Data Interop

CM 58100 Comp Dsgn Data & Interpblty

Comp Dsgn Data & Interpblty

CM 58100 Automation In Const Mgmt

Automation In Const Mgmt

CM 58100 Human Factors In Const & Trans

Human Factors In Const & Trans

CM 58100 Technolgy In Construction Mgmt

Technolgy In Construction Mgmt

CM 58100 Const Finance & Company Mgmt

Const Finance & Company Mgmt

CM 58100 Comp Visn Smart Infrastr Mgmt

Comp Visn Smart Infrastr Mgmt

CM 58100 Highway Construction And QC

Highway Construction And QC

CM 58100 AI In Infrast & Const

AI In Infrast & Const

CM 58100 Smart Infrastructure Systems

Smart Infrastructure Systems

CM 58100 Construction Cost Control

Construction Cost Control

CM 58100 Modular Design & Constru

Modular Design & Constru

CM 58100 Fut-proof Infrastrct & Constr

Fut-proof Infrastrct & Constr

CM 58100 Adv Topics In MEP Construction

Adv Topics In MEP Construction

CM 58100 New Technolges In AEC & Grphcs

New Technolges In AEC & Grphcs

CM 58100 Advanced Facilities Mgmt

Advanced Facilities Mgmt

CM 58100 Adv Topics In MEP Constr

Adv Topics In MEP Constr

CM 58100 Technology In Const Mgmt

Technology In Const Mgmt

Independent study of a special problem under the guidance of a member of the staff. Does not substitute for either M.S. thesis or M.S. project credit. Permission of instructor required.

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