Trades Supervision

Introduction to the construction field.

Management principles for large, small, entrepreneurial, and family businesses including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Application of communication principles through preparation of effective documents and presentations. Includes study and application of team communication, multicultural communication, technology usage, and ethical considerations

Introduction to graphic communication used in the construction field and how to read construction documents.

Introduction to construction materials and methods.

Introduction to quantity take-offs, pricing, estimating, and cost management in the construction discipline.

This course will present and discuss fundamental topics related to construction site safety including Introduction to OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment, Tools, Health Hazards in Construction, Construction Stairways and Ladders, Material Handling, Fall Protection, Cranes and Scaffolds, Excavation, Confined Space, and Fire Protection.

Use of a collection of innovative tools and software to improve the construction process throughout the lifespan of the project.

In-depth study of project time management, construction management, plant and equipment management, logistics and operations management, and scheduling tools and methods.

A detailed review of common utility systems in construction projects and examination of the design and construction processes of these systems along with their applicable standards and guidelines.

The evaluation of structures, the properties of materials and the structural behavior of load-resisting members as it relates to buildings.

In-depth study of project management and its components, construction management, and various project management knowledge areas.

An introduction to the parties, procedures, and legal aspects of a construction project and dispute.