Description
This course provides an introduction to the structure of the construction industry and covers various skillsets needed in construction management, including construction drawings and specifications, estimating and bidding, construction contracts, project management and computer techniques.
Syllabus
Introduction to Construction Management
Course Overview:
This course provides an introduction to the structure of the construction industry and construction management, including construction drawings and specifications, estimating and bidding, construction contracts, project management, and more.
Learning Outcomes:
- Present an overview of project delivery
- Discuss planning and preliminary steps
- Understand the bidding process
- Analyze scheduling and the critical path method
- Review construction safety
- Outline career paths
Topics:
- Introduction
- The Triangle: Owner, Designer, Contractor
- Project Delivery Process
- Project Financing
- Legal Compliance
- Labor, Materials, and Equipment
- Cost Estimation
- Contracting
- Construction Planning
- Scheduling
- Cost Control, Monitoring, and Accounting
- Quality Control and Safety
- Closeout
- Construction Industry and Careers
Instructor(s):
Dr. Carlos Sun
email: csun@missouri.edu
Length:
16 weeks
Department:
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Credit:
4.5 continuing education units; no academic credit
Audience:
Adult Learners
Accommodations:
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made.
