Construction
 

CNST 1000 Orientation to Construction and Development

1-2-2

An introduction to construction industry careers; an overview of construction industry sectors and the industry’s impact on the economy; and discussion of the basics of the construction process. Also includes a preview of the construction degree curriculum and an overview of Southern Polytechnic policies, procedures, and resources.
 

CNST 2000 Construction Graphics

2-4-4

A study of the fundamentals of graphic language used by construction professionals, with an emphasis on developing skills in expressing concepts in visual form and in reading architectural and engineering construction documents.
 

CNST 2901-2904 Special Topics

variable credit-1 to 4 hours

Prerequisite: Consent of the department head
Special topics in construction. Offered by the department at its discretion.
 

CNST 3000 Computer Applications in Construction

1-3-2

An introduction to microcomputers and commercial software. Students learn DOS and Windows manipulations, spreadsheets, word processing, visualization, and presentation software by actively using tutorials and help screens in a structured laboratory setting. Scheduling and estimating software are introduced.
 

CNST 3110 Building Techniques and Methods I

3-2-4

Prerequisite: CNST 2000
A study of materials, techniques, and methods used in residential and light construction. Foundations, wood frame and masonry structural systems, interior and exterior finishes, residential electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems are included. Also included are residential building code requirements.
 

CNST 3160 Building Techniques and Methods II

3-2-4

Prerequisite: CNST 2000
A study of the materials, techniques, and methods used in non-residential construction. Foundations, structural frames, interior and exterior finishes, and specialties are included. Special attention is given to an introductory study of mechanical, electrical and conveying systems used in commercial buildings. Basic design of these systems and their major components is presented including: plumbing, HVAC, electrical power, lighting, alarm systems, elevators and other conveying systems.
 

CNST 3210 Applied Structures I

4-0-4

Prerequisite: CET 2200
A study of structural design analysis and design concepts used in steel and concrete construction. Topics include selection of structural systems and the design of columns, beams, and other structural components.
 

CNST 3260 Applied Structures II

2-2-3

Prerequisite: CET 2200
A study of structural design and analysis concepts of temporary structures used in the construction process. Topics include formwork design, scaffolding, and material handling equipment and staging.
 

CNST 3410 Construction Estimating I

3-2-4

Prerequisites: CNST 3000, CNST 3160
A study of techniques in the process of construction estimating, with an emphasis on development of the quantity survey. The completion of a specification takeoff and a quantity survey of commercial construction are required.
 

CNST 3411 Construction Estimating Software

1-2-2

Prerequisite: CNST 3410
Hands-on computer application of commonly used commercial construction estimating software to construction projects. Instruction in use of the software.
 

CNST 3420 Construction Estimating II

3-2-4

Prerequisite: CNST 3410
The continued study of the estimating process emphasizing pricing the general contractor’s work, including estimating procedures, development of direct and indirect unit costs, evaluation of subcontractor bids, bidding strategy and bid opening. The completion of an estimate, bid submission, and development of a schedule of values are required. Also included is an introduction to conceptual estimating.
 

CNST 3620 Construction Finance and Feasibility

4-0-4

Prerequisite: ACCT 2101
A study of Financial Management for the Contractor, and Builder/Developer Organization. Topics include: balance sheet analysis using Percentage of Completion Method, Completed Contract Method with Absorption Analyses, and Work in Process Accounting regarding construction progress payments in excess of costs and estimated earnings. Ratio analysis for construction industry and bid and payment/bond performance. Cashflow projection for construction projects. Also included is building construction economics in terms of: Value Engineering, Constructability, building delivery systems and real estate processes for the Builder/Developer and Construction Management organizations. Graduate students will do additional work on construction cost accounting.
 

CNST 3911 Principles of Continual Improvement

2-0-2

A study of quality from an organizational point of view. Some of the questions that are addressed include: What is quality: How does an organization’s culture affect the quality of its work? Why does the management of quality require more than "quality control" or "quality assurance measures"? What organizational changes are required to be successful in today’s highly competitive construction environment? Why are these changes necessary? What is the role of each person in the organization in bringing about the necessary changes?
 

CNST 3912 Workplace Law

3-0-3

A study of the legal constraints encountered in the workplace. Topics included are drugs and drug testing, sexual harassment, labor management cooperation, discrimination, worker compensation, foreign labor regulation, minority/women’s business enterprises and professional regulation.
 

CNST 3901-3904 Special topics

variable credit-1 to 4 hours

Prerequisite: Consent of the department head
Special topics in construction. Offered by the department at its discretion.
 

CNST 4510 Scheduling

4-0-4

Prerequisite: CNST 3000
A study of the management techniques used in controlling the time and cost of construction projects, including development of schedules and budgets, organization and presentation of project information, and updating and monitoring progress using critical path methodology. Development of a construction schedule and budget is required. Commonly used commercial software packages are introduced.
 

CNST 4511 Construction Scheduling Software

1-2-2

Prerequisite: CNST 4510 or approval of the department head
Hands-on computer application of commonly used commercial construction scheduling software to construction projects. Instruction in use of the software.
 

CNST 4560 Construction Project Management

4-0-4

Prerequisite: CNST 3160
A study of the management of field operations and administration of the construction contract. Contract documents, project organization, supervision, working with owners and design professionals, control of cash flow, procurement, management of subcontractors, job records, contract changes and payment procedures are discussed.
 

CNST 4710 Construction Safety

4-0-4

A study of construction safety and loss control principles and practices. Topics include project security control, construction accident prevention, safety information sources, weather precautions, emergency planning, and OSHA procedures and regulations.
 

CNST 4760 Construction Law

4-0-4

Prerequisite: CNST 4560
A study of Construction Contract Documents and Claims. Topics include: analyses of AIA B141, A101, A201, and contractual graphic and technical documents. Other supporting construction contract documents such as bid bonds, payment and performance bond and construction modifications are studied. The traditional tri-union construction contract formation process is examined in relation to the owner, contractor, materialmen, and subcontractors. Discussions regarding damages for differing and unforeseen conditions, defective workmanship, and construction delay claims are surveyed in conjunction with AAA construction arbitration rules regarding emerging construction manager contracting processes.
 

CNST 4800 Construction Process Simulation

1-6-3

Prerequisites: CNST 3420, CNST 4510
Simulations and case studies of events that affect the construction organization and project. Topics and event simulations will include problems typically encountered in the construction industry such as changed conditions, strikes, inconsistencies in documents, and surety assumption of the contract. Presentations by prominent industry representatives pertinent to the event being simulated.
 

CNST 4900 Capstone Project

1-6-4

Prerequisites: CNST 3620, CNST 4560, CNST 4710, CNST 4800, and an approved graduation petition.
This project course is the application of course materials covered in the four year curriculum to an actual construction project with a simulated business construct. Project includes developing a company organization, preparing a bid on a construction project approved by course professor, executing all documents necessary to create the company, implement the project management plan, and complete the construction contract.