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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CNST 205

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Describe the structure of a general contracting firm.
2. 2. Identify the different construction delivery methods.
   
3. 3. Discuss the operations responsibilities of a general contractor.
4. 4. Identify the planning functions required for a successful project.
   
5. 5. Recognize the importance of material and cost control.
   
6. 6. Identify subcontractor management tools.
7. 7. Identify the safety standards and quality control requirements for contractors.
   
8. 8. Identify strategies to use in resolving disputes.
   
9. 9. Discuss basic construction law issues.
10. 10. Discuss the types of construction insurance and bonds that must be provided during the construction
    process.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Describe the structure of a general contracting firm.
2. 2. Identify the different construction delivery methods.
   
3. 3. Discuss the operations responsibilities of a general contractor.
4. 4. Identify the planning functions required for a successful project.
   
5. 5. Recognize the importance of material and cost control.
   
6. 6. Identify subcontractor management tools.
7. 7. Identify the safety standards and quality control requirements for contractors.
   
8. 8. Identify strategies to use in resolving disputes.
   
9. 9. Discuss basic construction law issues.
10. 10. Discuss the types of construction insurance and bonds that must be provided during the construction
    process.