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3.00 Credits
The student is introduced to the major environmental systems in a building: plumbing, heating, cooling, and ventilation; and electrical and illumination. Also included is an introduction to the influences of the natural environment on the built environment and a consideration for how these affect energy use and conservation. The building codes that govern the design of the various environmental systems are studied. 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CPM-103, and CPM-1021, or instructor permission.
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1.00 Credits
This course prepares students to interpret working drawings for residential and light commercial construction projects by teaching them to make their own basic arch itectural drawings on a drafting board. Students learn to draw plans, elevations, sections and details, and to understand how they relate to each other. Informal sketching techniques are practiced and used throughout this course and others in the program. 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.
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1.00 Credits
This course applies the lessons of CPM-1021 to the study and interpretation of construction specifications and drawings for residential and light commercial projects. 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CPM-1021.
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3.00 Credits
Students study residential construction methods and materials for the following systems: foundations, framing, insulating, interior and exterior finish, and roofing. They learn about the CABO building code, new products, and estimating material quantities. 3 hours of lecture per week. Co-requisite: CPM-1032 or instructor permission.
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2.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the basic materials and methods of commercial construction. 6 hours of laboratory per week. Co-requisite: CPM-1031.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the construction materials and installation methods used in commercial projects. Students study soils and foundation types; heavy timber frame construction; masonry, concrete and steel construction systems; and commercial roofing, insulation and cladding systems. They also learn about the BOCA building code. CPM-1111 is the same as ARC-1210 for the lecture portion. 4 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CPM-1031 or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the estimating principles and procedures used to determine detailed cost estimates for construction bidding purposes. Both residential and light commercial applications are addressed. Included are organizing the estimate; methods of pricing labor, materials and equipment; direct and indirect overhead costs; units of measure; computer spreadsheets; and profit. An introduction to contracts and types of bids is provided. Familiarization with computer estimating software applications is included. 2 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CPM-1031, CPM-1111, CPM-1022, and MAT-1100 or MAT-142, or instructor permission.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the principles of construction project management. Included are the design/construction process, contract documents, organization of the construction firm, subcontractor relationships, records and reports, cost control methods and procedures, schedule control, construction safety, and quality control. Bar chart and critical path method scheduling are covered. An introduction to design-build and construction manager contracting is included. 3 hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: None.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the methods used in the preliminary analysis and design of building framing systems and to why certain materials and member sizes are used. An introduction to statics and strength of materials includes basic analysis of framing systems and properties of materials used in residential and commercial construction. The student is introduced to building and design codes and the study of building loads and how the building reacts to the loads. General structural system using wood, steel, concrete, and masonry elements including pre-engineered products are studied. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT-1100 or MAT-1420 and PHY-1030, CPM-1031, and CPM-1111.
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1.00 Credits
This course exposes Construction Practice and Management students to several commonly-used computer applications for construction management: advanced spreadsheets (Excel), estimating (Winest), and scheduling (Primavera Suretrak). Students will learn the software by working through tutorial-type exercises in a weekly computer lab run by an instructor. Three hours of studio per week. Prerequisite: CET-1031, CIS-1050, or CIS-1080
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