Construction Management Certificate: Syllabus

Course Offerings Fall 2024

The Law of Contracts: It's What Makes Commerce Possible

Course Schedule
Date Topic
September 3 Definitions
September 10 Offer and Acceptance
September 17 Consideration
September 24 Statute of Frauds
October 1 Modification of Contracts
October 8 Capacities of Parties
October 15 Assignment of Contracts; Joint and Several Contracts
October 22 Conditions
October 29 Breach of Contract
November 5 Remedies for Breach

Instructor: Tim Hannan
 

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Sustainable Design and Construction

Course Schedule
Date Topic
September 4

Course Outline and Schedule

  • Overview of sustainable construction
  • Importance and benefits of sustainable construction
September 11

Overview of Energy Design

  • Energy-efficient building design
  • Key principles and practices
September 18

Renewable Energy Sources

  • Types of renewable energy
  • Integration of renewable energy in construction
September 25

Sustainable Materials

  • Types of sustainable materials
  • Benefits and challenges of using sustainable materials
October 2

Passive Heating and Cooling

  • Techniques for passive heating and cooling
  • Case studies and real-world applications
October 9

Indoor Air Quality

  • Importance of indoor air quality
  • Sustainable practices to improve indoor air quality
October 16

Waste Reduction

  • Strategies for reducing construction waste
  • Recycling and reusing materials
October 23

Water Conservation

  • Water-efficient building practices
  • Technologies for water conservation
October 30

Community Impact

  • Social and economic benefits of sustainable construction
  • Community engagement and education
November 6

Exploration of Eco-Cities

  • Concept and development of Eco-Cities
  • Examples of successful Eco-Cities worldwide
November 13 Course Review and Final Exam Preparation

Instructor: Shirley Johnson
 

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Construction Organization and Management 

Course Schedule
Date Topic
September 5 Introduction, Syllabus Review, The Prime Contract
September 12 The Prime Contract: General Conditions, Responsibilities, Parties to Contract
September 19 The Sub Contract: Whose Paper, Pros and Cons
September 26 Scheduling: History, Types of Schedules, Bar/Gantt Chart Scheduling
October 3 Estimating: Estimating Circle, Developing Unit Costs
October 10 Submittals, Substitutions, and RFI's
October 17 Accounting Overview: Chart of Accounts, Balance Sheet, Income Statement
October 24 Billing Rate Calculation, Margins and Markups
October 31 Safety Plans and Regulatory Compliance
November 7 Who is Responsible for What: Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer/Contract Administrator, AR, AP, Payroll

Instructor: Don Shaw

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