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.
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- Describe the structure and organization of a general contracting firm.
- Compare the different construction project delivery methods and associated contracts.
- Identify the planning, scheduling, and staffing functions required for a successful project.
- Justify the importance of material and cost control.
- Describe proper management of subcontracts and subcontractor relationships.
- Identify the safety standards and quality control requirements for contractors.
- Discuss basic construction law issues (claims, liability, dispute resolution, etc.).
- Discuss the types of construction insurance and bonds that must be provided during the construction process.
Course Objectives
- 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.
- Compare the different construction project delivery methods and associated contracts.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- 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.
- Justify the importance of material and cost control.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- 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.
- Identify the safety standards and quality control requirements for contractors.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Discuss basic construction law issues (claims, liability, dispute resolution, etc.).
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Discuss the types of construction insurance and bonds that must be provided during the construction process.
This objective is a course Goal Only