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Construction Management processes are introduced, including industry terminology, business practices, estimating/bidding, scheduling, project management, field operations and career pathways.

Introduction to construction drawings with emphasis on reading, interpreting, and communicating the content of the documents.

Construction Documents and their use as a tool to manage the construction process.

The technical aspects of construction systems, including the procedures and methods for masonry, steel, wood, and concrete construction. Recent trends in construction materials are also covered.

A study of the application and administration of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.

Participants will pursue an organized career path plan by obtaining construction management work experience in their chosen area of interest.

A comprehensive introduction to construction estimating and bidding, including basic concepts, procedures, terminology, and pricing techniques. Covers work issues and costs connected with the major components of a construction project.

Principles of scheduling and planning to control and manage a construction project.

Construction industry standards for accident prevention, hazard identification, and compliance responsibility are emphasized in conjunction with an overview of Occupational Safety and Health Act and other related federal and state legislative requirements.

Project organization, documentation, and control methods utilized to manage all facets of a project from start to completion.

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)\Building Information Modeling(BIM) are introduced. Students will gain an understanding of how these construction management processes improve the coordination and control of a construction project.

Students are introduced to various BIM tools, BIM platforms and basic model modification and creation.

Students will learn intermediate to advanced model creation from the focus of a general or specialty contractor.

Students will use the building model and other building information modeling (BIM) tools and platforms for project collaboration and management of project information.

Students will learn to use BIM tools and platforms to manage, schedule and control construction projects.