Building (BLD)

BLD 101. Construction Management I. (3 Credits)

Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, business methods, including basic computer usage, safety and general project management procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

BLD 165. Construction Field Operations. (2 Credits)

Introduces areas of construction field management which relate directly to on-the-job requirements of construction operations viewed from the construction superintendent's standpoint. Includes theories of project management and field supervision; utilization of equipment, labor and material; construction site development; requirements of field scheduling; management input requirements; job recording and documentation; supervision responsibility. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

BLD 231. Construction Estimating I. (3 Credits)

Focuses on materials take-off and computing quantities from working drawings and specifications. Includes methods for computing quantities of concrete, steel, masonry, roofing, excavation. Deals with pricing building components, materials and processes, as well as transportation and handling costs, mark-up discount procedures, equipment cost and labor rates. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.