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:

a. Present an overview of project delivery

b .Discuss planning and preliminary steps

c. Understand the bidding process

d. Analyze scheduling and the critical path method

e. Review construction safety 

f. Outline career paths  

Topics:

1. Introduction

2. The Triangle: Owner, Designer, Contractor

3. Project Delivery Process

4. Project Financing 

5. Legal Compliance

6. Labor, Materials, and Equipment

7. Cost Estimation

8. Contracting

9. Construction Planning

10. Scheduling

11. Cost Control, Monitoring, and Accounting

12. Quality Control and Safety

13. Closeout

14. Construction Industry and Careers

Instructor:

Dr. Carlos Sun, P.E., Professor, J.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering

email: csun@missouri.edu

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Length:

16-weeks

Department: 

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Credit:

Non-credit, 4.5 continuing education units

Audience:

Adult Learners

Accommodations

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