Revised 03/98
BLD 101 - Construction Management I (3 CR.)
Course Description
Introduces the student to Construction Management, philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques. Includes topics related to construction design, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance taxes, bonding, cost accounting, and general project management procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
General Course Purpose
Purposes to acquaint the student with general construction management procedures.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Familiarity with the construction industry management principles.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- comprehend construction management concepts
- thoroughly understand construction and design industries
- interpret construction contracts and bidding procedures
- comprehend construction insurance, taxes and bonding procedures
Major Topics to Be Included
- Overview of Construction Management profession
- Construction industry, design industry, and company ownership.
- Construction documents, building codes and regulations
- Bidding strategies, OSHA requirements, bonding requirements, and construction business principals