Associate in Applied Science
Construction Management Technology
Degrees and Certificates
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Construction Management Technology,
Courses
ARCT 162: Construction Experience
Credits 2In this course students will enhance their understanding of construction methods and materials by visiting multiple construction job sites and by working in the Building Construction Technology lab on a residential construction project. (S)
ARCT 225: Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Credits 2This course focuses on the mechanical and electrical equipment, their functions, and testing requirements as they relate to the construction industry from a construction management perspective. Terminology and general knowledge of the construction industry as it relates to mechanical and electrical systems will be emphasized. (S)
CMT 120: Surveying Fundamentals
Credits 2This course covers the instruction and practice in the use of surveying instruments and equipment. Types of surveys, units of measure, elementary leveling, field notes, and benchmarks are covered. (F)
CMT 121: Plane Surveying
Credits 2This course is a continuation of CMT 120. The course will cover the instruction and practice in the use of surveying instruments and equipment. Types of surveys, field notes, benchmarks, traversing with transits or total stations, traverse calculations, bearing calculations, remote elevations and distances are covered. (F)
CMT 144: Construction Estimating I
Credits 3This course is an introduction to residential material and labor estimating. The basic principles of construction estimating are covered. Material lists, calculations and costs are made for several different houses and pole type construction. Prerequisite: ARCT 131 or department approval. (S)
CMT 150: Construction Document Management
Credits 2This course is an introduction to Construction Document Management in a digital world. Students will receive PROCORE certification training and utilize the PROCORE software for managing construction documents related to a construction project. Other software will include navigating a project with Revit Architecture and printing digital documents. Utilization of BlueBeam as it relates to construction document management will also be covered in the course. (S)
CMT 165: Residential Project Experience
Credits 1This course provides students with the opportunity to be on a team that competes in the National Association of Home Builder's Residential Construction Management Competition. The event gives first year students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal. Proposals are submitted to a group of construction company executives who act as judges. During the International Builder's Show, students defend their proposals to the judges in front of an audience. All students must be a member of the Home Builders Association in order to enroll in the course. (S)
CMT 241: Construction Estimating II
Credits 3This course will build upon students knowledge of manual estimating to create Excel spreadsheets and utilize the On Screen Take-off software. Students become familiar with contracting and estimating procedures. The study of pre-engineered metal building terminology and the Butler Advantage software is also covered.
CMT 242: Construction Estimating III
Credits 3This course covers manual and computer-aided takeoff procedures for commercial buildings. Calculations may utilize manual ledger forms, excel spreadsheets, and computer-assisted estimating programs. Students become familiar with contracting and estimating procedures. Calculating labor hours for various construction tasks is also included. (S)
CMT 251: Construction Documents and Specifications
Credits 3This course is designed to cover the fundamental understanding of construction contracts and specifications. Various contract delivery methods and an understanding of contract language will be studied. Navigating and interpreting construction specifications will be another focus in the course. Students will utilize actual specifications from several construction projects in the learning process. The course will primarily cover the 16 divisions of the CSI Master Format and an introduction the new CSI Format of 50 divisions. (F)
CMT 252: Project Management
Credits 3This course focuses on the processes and tasks required for successful management of construction projects based on the NCCER curriculum. Students will gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of project coordination and contract administration. Topics will include project delivery systems, safety administration, project communication, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, contract interpretation, construction planning, estimating and cost control, resource control, and continuous improvement. Ethics as it relates to project management and customer relations will also be discussed. Prerequisite: BCT 220 or CMT 251.
CMT 253: Construction Scheduling
Credits 3Students will study the importance of planning and scheduling in construction. This course will provide students with the fundamental skills necessary to plan and schedule the entire construction process. Students will work with several scheduling techniques commonly used in the construction industry and incorporate the use of scheduling software to schedule projects for a timely and economically successful completion. Prerequisite: BCT 220. (S)
CMT 265: Residential Project Experience
Credits 1This course provides students with the opportunity to be on a team that competes in the National Association of Home Builder's Residential Construction Management Competition. The event gives students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to a real construction company by completing a management project/proposal. Proposals are submitted to a group of construction company executives who act as judges. During the International Builder's Show, students defend their proposals to the judges in front of an audience. All students must be a member of the Home Builder's Association in order to enroll in the course. (S)
CMT 297: Cooperative Education
Credits 1Cooperative Education offers students the opportunity to integrate career, social and personal development into the educational process. The cooperative education program allows students to integrate classroom study with a paid work experience related to their fields of study. It is recommended that a student has successfully completed one year of academic study.