Building Construction

Sources, properties and uses of construction materials.

Provides basic working knowledge of architectural graphics, practice in instrumental drawing, and experience in free hand sketching.

Provides an overview of international trends in reducing the environmental impacts of land development and construction. Surveys best practices in a dozen countries around the world. (I, S)

An introductory course in the evaluation of structural behavior as it relates to building. Primarily for building construction majors. The combination of BCN 2400 and 2401 is equivalent to BCN 2405.

Structural behavior of load resisting members in buildings. Properties of structural materials. Primarily for building construction majors. The combination of BCN 2400 and 2401 is equivalent to BCN 2405.

An introductory course in the evaluation of structural behavior as it relates to buildings, the properties of structural materials, and the structural behavior of load resisting members. Primarily for building construction majors.

Traces western building technology from pre-historic man to the present. Development of the art and science of building. (H, I)

Examination of role of the professional constructor or builder contemporarily and historically. Importance of technical conduct in construction business and operations. Development of advanced writing and presentation skills for construction professionals.

Study of the vertical construction process to include wooden platform frame construction, cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete construction, and steel erection. Included are interior and exterior finishes, vertical transportation systems, roofing and other building components.

Study of the construction process to include soils, demolition, foundations, concrete mix design and earth-moving equipment. Includes field visits, soils and concrete laboratories and CADD project.

Study of construction communication tools, including the use of computer-aided drafting, print reading, free hand sketching, model building, piece-based simulations, the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Construction aspects of surveying with field and classroom exercises in the use of transit, level, chain and related equipment.

To familiarize the student with the material properties, design procedures and code requirements for timber and formwork.

To familiarize the student with the material properties, design procedures and code requirements for steel.

To familiarize the student with the material properties, design procedures, and code requirements for concrete and masonry.

Principles and practices of building piping systems, hydraulics and pumps, and consideration of code requirements and cost estimation.

Principles and practices of electrical systems, including code provisions and cost estimations.

Classification of work, quantity survey techniques and basic estimating applied to simple construction projects.

Function of the construction industry, construction contracting practices and construction contracts.

To familiarize students with the need for affordable housing. Factors in the housing delivery processing that contribute to affordability problems and potential methods to facilitate the provision of affordable housing will be emphasized.

Study and analysis of building various roof systems, including design, materials, installation, inspection and maintenance. Includes damp-proofing and waterproofing techniques.

To familiarize students with principles of building layout. Covers methods and techniques in controlling lines and grades in multistory buildings, including computer applications.

Course explores a number of related computer graphics programs and how they can be combined to enhance construction communications. Includes 3D modeling software, HTML and VRML authoring tools, and illustration and drawing programs.

Productivity analysis through various time and cost control methods, including time management, preplanning and scheduling, field evaluation techniques, time-lapse video, human factors and value analysis.

Principles and practices of comfort conditioning systems for buildings, heating and refrigeration equipment, building code considerations, plan reading and cost estimation.

A college-wide course focused on effects of natural disasters on design, planning and construction including impacts of floods, fires, radon, hurricanes and earthquakes, as well as environmental sustainability issues through theories, techniques and codes.

Analysis and determination of cost of construction operations including applicable indirect and overhead costs and the preparation of bid proposals for commercial construction projects. A cost control system is introduced and implemented with sample field generated problems.

Understanding of management and administration of a construction project through an extensive case study of a project.

Management principles, methods and problems relating to personnel, including labor relations.

Computer application of cost and manpower estimates as construction scheduling and management techniques.

Construction safety issues, concerns, requirements and procedures. The analysis includes costs, planning, administration, inspection, prevention, loss control and the drug-free work place.

Principles and practices of residential and commercial land development.

Basic principles and applications of construction finance with an emphasis on the acquisition and management of funds, mortgages and construction accounting.

An introduction to ownership rights in real property and limitations on those rights, the transfer of rights, and the process of selling property including contracts and closing, mortgages, markets, and valuation of property. Course emphasis providing the homebuilder with a working knowledge of the sale and leasing of property.

This course studies the management of a construction company. Topics include company organization, incorporation structures, policies and procedures, finance, accounting, information modeling, bidding strategies, operation and business ethics.

Introduction to the management of international construction projects with emphasis on marketing, contracts, design and specifications, and case studies.

A construction project will be simulated with each student being responsible for designing, developing, estimating, scheduling, contracting and administering the works for the completion of a small commercial or light industrial project.

Special areas of study in construction adjusted to the needs of individual students. Enrollment upon recommendation of director only.

Minimum two-term employment in construction management. Requires advance approval. Internship work reports and oral presentation also required. ††

Formal course work taken at a foreign university as part of an approved study abroad program. The course focus is on the construction industry in the host country. Course content will vary and may address various construction issues including local construction techniques, construction materials, and the influence on construction of the local culture, traditions, architecture, history, and political climate.