This course offers an overview of roles, responsibilities, and risks in the construction industry, examining viewpoints from owners, constructors, designers, financial institutions, and governmental agencies. It delves into construction process techniques and their practical applications.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

This course covers scheduling and resource optimization methods, including short-interval scheduling, Gantt charts, linear and matrix scheduling formats. It explores network techniques like CPM and PERT, including concepts and calculations, with a focus on computer applications. It consists of two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory. This course introduces principles and procedures for estimating construction costs. Topics include quantity determination, estimate pricing, specification analysis, solicitation of subcontractors and suppliers, risk assessment, risk analysis, and final bidding preparation. The semester project involves computer-based estimating.

Prerequisite: MATH 225^D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

This course focuses on quantity takeoff techniques and the interpretation, understanding, and critical analysis of documents sourced from engineers, architects, governmental agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractors.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

This course covers foundational concepts vital for construction projects. It includes soil mechanics, foundation types, excavation, concrete technology, and structural systems. Emphasis is on understanding soil behavior, foundation design, and construction methods, with practical applications and case studies for real-world readiness.

Prerequisites: ENGR 230^D and ENGR 231^D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

This course covers foundational concepts vital for construction projects. It includes soil mechanics, foundation types, excavation, concrete technology, and structural systems. Emphasis is on understanding soil behavior, foundation design, and construction methods, with practical applications and case studies for real-world readiness.

Prerequisite: ENGR 120^D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

This course introduces mechanical systems for facilities, encompassing HVAC, boilers, chillers, air-handling units, fire protection, piping, and plumbing systems. It includes sustainable/green construction concepts and energy conservation principles. Students gain detailed knowledge to analyze needs, scope, design, and construction of these systems, focusing on addressing integration issues between design and construction phases.

Prerequisite: ENGR 120^D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

This course addresses legal issues in construction, including various contract types like stipulated sum, unit price, and cost-plus contracts. It covers construction lien and bond rights, scope of work disputes, builders' risk concerns, risk-shifting strategies, and includes case studies for practical application

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

This course examines heavy construction methods and equipment, covering their characteristics, capabilities, limitations, and uses. It explores selection techniques, process planning, simulation, fleet operations, and maintenance programs. Field trips may be included as appropriate.

Prerequisite: COMG 340^D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

This course covers the principles and practices of managing and controlling construction costs. Students learn techniques for accurate cost estimating, budgeting, monitoring, and controlling expenses throughout a project. Key topics include cost forecasting, budget development, variance analysis, value engineering, and financial management. It consists of two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory. The course also incorporates the use of industry-standard software and real-world case studies to illustrate effective cost control strategies.

Prerequisite: COMG 220^D
D Requires minimum grade of D.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.

This course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications in real-world construction projects. Through lectures, case studies, and hands-on projects, students develop advanced project management skills including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. They explore construction planning, control mechanisms, and sustainable practices, alongside legal and ethical considerations. Emphasis is placed on integrated project delivery methods, technology integration, and financial management strategies essential for success in the construction industry.

Credits: 3

Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms

Enrollment limited to students with a semester level of Senior 1 or Senior 2.
Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Construction Management.