CE 401 - Construction Management

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

A study of the planning, administration, management, and cost of construction projects and an introduction to the methodology utilized in executing specified designs. Emphasis is placed on organization of construction firms, development of construction doceuments, theory of estimating and quantity take-off. contractual and mangement systems, scheduling, project administration and inspection of construction operations, and construction documents reading. Prereq: ECON 202 Course Objectives 1) Identify the segments of the construction industry and explain similarities and differences. 2) Build a network diagram and execute forward and backward pass calculations. 3) Identify the major issues with construction safety. 4) Explain the design process. 5)Define what constitutes plans and specifications. 6)Define what is meant by performance vs. design vs. closed specifications. 7)Describe the generalized steps for developing a detailed estimate. 8) Develop and evaluate an Earned Value Management graph. 9) Describe the value of life-long learning. 10) Analyze contemporary issues (labor law, workforce issues, etc) 11)Apply the concepts of time value of money, equivalence, and compound interest in solving engineering problems. 12) Apply the present worth, future worth, annual cost, benefit/cost ratio, and rate of return analyses in the solution of engineering economic analysis. 13) Explain and calculate depreciation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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