Revised 03/98
BLD 165 - Construction Field Operations (2 CR.)
Course Description
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, and supervision responsibility. May include field trips to project sites. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
General Course Purpose
To enable the student to gain employment in the construction management industry.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
English composition or technical report writing skill.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student should be familiar with the requirements of construction management procedures.
Major Topics to Be Included
- Project management
- Field supervision
- Utilization of equipment
- Labor and materials control
- Construction site development
- Requirements of field scheduling
- Management input requirements
- Job recording and documentation
- Supervision responsibility
- OSHA construction practices