CM 22000 - Commercial Construction And Codes

A study of Commercial building codes and the building types used in commercial construction focusing on conventionally framed steel, load bearing masonry, pre-cast concrete and pre-engineered steel building systems.

Preparation for Course
P: ARET 12300 or CM 12300, and CM 16700 both with grades of C- or better.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Determine when and where different construction types are used.
2. Understand how the different building types are constructed.
3. Identify the different parts of the building types.
4. Navigate the commercial building code and local zoning ordinances, which are necessary for the comprehension and design decisions needed in common practice today.