Construction contracts, contract bonds, construction funding, cash flow analysis, labor productivity and cost. Analytical techniques for project planning and scheduling. Construction safety.

Introduction to materials and methods of building construction and construction drawings; foundation, structural framing, floor, room and wall systems; blueprint reading and quantity takeoff techniques; and an introduction to building information modeling.

Provides basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems used in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Studies the advantages and disadvantages of various systems, and how their design and installation integrates into the management of the building process. Particular attention is given to soliciting and managing mechanical and electrical subcontractors.

A study of principles and techniques used to plan, schedule and control costs on building construction projects. Network and linear scheduling models, resource allocation and time-cost analysis. Develops an appreciation of the resources required in a project and their limitations and introduces the techniques for analyzing and improving their use. Develops an understanding of the correlation between project planning and control and cost estimating and scheduling.

Study of various cost estimating methods and their applications. Topics include: labor, material, equipment and indirect costs; quantity takeoff; analysis of historical cost data; forecasting and computerized estimating methods.

Construction equipment and productivity analysis. Design of equipment fleet operations. Design of temporary structures used during construction such as earth retaining structures and concrete formwork systems. Construction equipment safety and safety standards related to earthwork and concrete forming operations.

Course content announced each term.

Undergraduate independent study project of either a theoretical or experimental nature.