Construction Management

Classes

BUC 110 : Basic Construction Tools and Maintenance

This course emphasizes the tools and materials used in the construction industry. Topics include safety, hand tools, hand held power tools and construction materials. Upon completion, students should be able to work safely within the industry and operate various hand tools and power equipment. CORE.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 113 : Basic Construction Print Reading

This course introduces students to construction print reading. Topics include symbols and abbreviations, basic plans, elevations, sections and details. Upon completion, students should be able to read basic construction plans and trade information for major crafts employed at a construction site.

Credits

3

BUC 115 : Roof and Ceiling Framing

This course focuses on construction framing above the wall-plate line. Topics include ceiling framing roof framing, and trusses. Upon completion, students should be able to frame residential ceilings and roofs, design and build trusses and apply heavy timber construction principals. As needed.

Credits

3

BUC 121 : Floors and Walls Framing

This course focuses on floor and wall layout. Topics include leveling tools, framing, layouts, and components of wall and floor framing to include beams, girders, floor joists, sub-flooring, partitions, bracing, headers, sills, doors, and corners. Upon completion, students should be able to properly perform basic construction framing procedures for floor and walls.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 131 : Interior and Exterior Finishes

This course is designed to provide students an in-depth understanding of interior and exterior finishes. Topics include exterior wall coverings, flooring, and interior finishes. Upon completion, students should be able to install and apply interior and exterior finishes to walls and overhangs, and install floors.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 133 : Building Codes

This course focuses on building codes, real estate, and project scheduling. Topics include real estate, project planning, specifications, company structure and organization, building codes and related legal aspects. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the components of the construction process, locate information in building code books, plan construction projects and understand the implications of various real estate issues.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 141 : On-Grade Concrete Applications

This course emphasizes techniques and principles required to design on-grade concrete forms. Topics include concrete curbs, edge forms, footing forms, concrete wall forms, concrete piers and columns, and templates with anchor bolts and dowels. Upon completion, students should be able to perform on-grade concrete slab forming, wall forming, curb forming, and set templates with anchor bolts.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 142 : Construction Estimating

This course covers the procedures involved in planning and estimating a residential structure. Topics include labor and equipment with emphasis placed on quantity take-off of materials necessary to construct a residential structure. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately complete a take-off of materials and equipment needs and plan the labor to construct a residential structure.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 150 : Homebuilders License Exam Review

This course prepares students to take the State Builders License exam for residential construction. Topics include basic residential frame and finish review, basic estimating, and associated areas. With appropriate field experience, upon completion, students should qualify to take the residential contractors exam.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 164 : Decks and Patios

This course covers basic deck and patio design and construction. Topics include design criteria, sketching, estimating, and construction of decks, patios, and gazebos. Upon completion, students should be able to build a deck or patio from the ground up.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 170 : Framing Lab

This lab provides reinforcement and additional time on task for students that have taken or are taking BUC 115 and BUC 121. Upon completion the student should be thoroughly accomplished in all aspects of framing floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 171 : Finishing Lab

This lab provides reinforcement and additional time on task for students that have taken or are taking BUC 131, BUC 154, and BUC 158. Upon completion the student should be thoroughly accomplished in all aspects of interior and exterior finishing.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As determined by college

BUC 214 : Soils & Site Work

This course covers site conditions and soil types and their physical properties. Topics include site preparation, access, mechanical analysis, classification of soils, and hydrostatics of groundwater. Upon completion, students should be able to adequately prepare a building site according to plans and specifications. As needed.

Credits

3

BUC 216 : Electrical Wiring Systems

This course introduces residential and commercial electrical wiring systems. Topics include safety, care and use of tools and materials, use of NEC, circuit planning overcurrent protection, and installation of conduits, cables, and conductors. Upon completion, students be able to correctly identify tools, materials and procedures for electrical installation. As needed.

Credits

3

BUC 217 : Construction Surveying

This course covers field surveying applications for residential and commercial construction. Topics include building layout and leveling, linear measurement and turning angles, plumbing vertical members, and topographic and utilities surveys. Upon completion, students should be able to properly and accurately use surveying equipment to lay out residential and commercial buildings. As needed.

Credits

3

CMT 101 : Materials and Methods

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the materials, methods, and equipment used in building construction. Emphasis will be placed on the construction process and how the various materials and equipment relate to the different stages of the process. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the total building process, know the various materials used in each stage of construction, understand the techniques and methods used with different materials, and specify materials with essential characteristics. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

CMT 102 : Construction Blueprint Reading

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to blueprint reading pertinent to the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on object visualization, symbols, abbreviations, and terminology. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to visualize in three-dimensions the building from its working drawings, identify the various parts of the building, and understand the specification documents. As needed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program

CMT 114 : 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to OSHA and the regulations present within the construction industry. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify the primary safety rules established by OSHA, know reporting procedures, as well as, being able to use the OSHA manual. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of safety, OSHA, safety programs, and safety procedures. Students completing this course will receive their ten hour OSHA certification. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

As required by program

CMT 156 : Contracting and Construction Law

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to law practices pertinent to the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on law as it relates to the contractor. Upon completion of this course the student will understand articles of incorporation, building contracts, contracts for the purchase of labor and materials, construction loans, the various types of construction agreements, permits, plans and specifications, warranties, and insurance. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

CMT 175 : Electrical and Plumbing Systems

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the plumbing, electrical, and lighting systems used in buildings. Emphasis will be on the design considerations based on plumbing and electrical codes. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the basic principles and hardware requirements in designing plumbing, electrical and lighting systems. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

CMT 205 : Construction Management

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the principles and practices used in managing the various aspects of the construction process. Emphasis will be placed on pertinent business procedures. Upon completion of this course the student will know how to organize, bid, purchase, account for, plan, and schedule a construction job. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program. 

CMT 220 : Sustainable Project Delivery

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to green project delivery from the contractor's point of view. This course will focus on this green building process and the potential impact of green construction on building projects and on the contractor's business. Students will know how to evaluate green requirements, document a green project and evaluate risk associated with green project delivery. Upon completion, the student will be able to bid, contract and subcontract green projects, facilitate green procurement, manage green construction and perfomr green project commissioning and closeout. 

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program.