3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Lower Division
This course introduces concepts relating to the engineering and construction of facilities throughout their life cycle. Topics that will be explored include the nature of the construction industry, construction contracts, legal and management organization of construction companies, basics of the design and construction process, as well as an introduction to the role of estimating and project scheduling. Cost, time, safety and quality concepts of construction management relationships will also be discussed. Prerequisite: First Year Engineering Curriculum must be completed.
Learning Outcomes1Work with construction schedules and determine which activities are critical to the timely completion of the project.
2Identify different types of construction contracts and specifications.
3Calculate the productivity and the costs associated with construction equipment labor.
4Calculate the peak financial requirement for a given project based on project revenues and expenses.
5Understand the importance of safety on the construction site.
6Understand the principles involved in estimating and controlling costs on a construction project.
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