CNST 215 Building Construction Operations and Management

This course emphasizes the corporate structure and basic principles required to operate and manage a general contracting company. Project management, from the executive perspective, will be emphasized. Topics include an overview of construction law and a review of the bonding and insurance requirements of a construction project.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CNST 208

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Describe the structure and organization of a general contracting firm.
2. Compare the different construction project delivery methods and associated contracts.
3. Identify the planning, scheduling, and staffing functions required for a successful project.
4. Justify the importance of material and cost control.
5. Describe proper management of subcontracts and subcontractor relationships.
6. Identify the safety standards and quality control requirements for contractors.
7. Discuss basic construction law issues (claims, liability, dispute resolution, etc.).
8. Discuss the types of construction insurance and bonds that must be provided during the construction process.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the structure and organization of a general contracting firm.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Construction Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of construction operations and management.

2. Compare the different construction project delivery methods and associated contracts.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Identify the planning, scheduling, and staffing functions required for a successful project.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Construction Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of construction operations and management.

   Degree: Construction Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   2. Apply technical skills and knowledge to manage construction projects successfully as part of an interdisciplinary team.

4. Justify the importance of material and cost control.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Describe proper management of subcontracts and subcontractor relationships.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Construction Management - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   2. Apply technical skills and knowledge to manage construction projects successfully as part of an interdisciplinary team.

6. Identify the safety standards and quality control requirements for contractors.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

7. Discuss basic construction law issues (claims, liability, dispute resolution, etc.).

   This objective is a course Goal Only

8. Discuss the types of construction insurance and bonds that must be provided during the construction process.

   This objective is a course Goal Only