ARET270C: Construction Management

Credits 3 Lab/Practicum/Clinical Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3
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Deals with the business phase of a construction project, from working drawings and specifications to final completion of the structure. The architect/engineer’s role and contractor’s role in coordinating project activities are discussed. Also covered are cost control (estimating) and contractual arrangements, including recent innovations of the industry. The impacts of green, sustainability, and energy conservation issues on construction management are studied. Guest lectures and a field trip to an ongoing construction project will supplement classroom lectures. 

Prerequisites

Students are required to pass prerequisite courses with a grade of C or higher. Exceptions apply; please consult your department chair.
Corequisites
  • This course is integrated with ARET 297C; therefore, it is recommend that they are taken together.