Construction Management (P)

ARET270C - Construction Management A course dealing with the business phase of a construction project, from working drawings and specifications to final completion of the structure. Both the architect’s or 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 will be studied. Guest lectures and a field trip to an ongoing construction project will supplement classroom lectures. (Prerequisite: ARET 202C or CVET 201C and ENGL 125C) Note: This course is integrated with ARET 297C, therefore, it is recommended that they are taken together.