CM 16700 - Fundamentals Of Construction Management

This course introduces students to the field of construction management and its role within the built environment. Emphasis is placed on understanding construction industry sectors, the project life cycle, and key participants, including owners, designers, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Topics include designer-contractor relationships, project delivery methods, construction documents, estimating and bidding concepts, scheduling fundamentals, project management functions, safety awareness, and an overview of construction methods and materials. Students are also introduced to the principles of engineering ethics and professional responsibility, including moral reasoning, professional conduct, workplace integrity, environmental stewardship, and ethical decision-making, as essential elements of construction practice.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the basic skills, processes, and applications that define Construction Management practices.
2. Identify and describe elements of construction processes, applications, and documents within the project life cycle.
3. Define and correctly use fundamental construction terms and methods to communicate technical information.
4. Interpret and apply construction documents, specifications, and quantification procedures to simple project scenarios.
5. Differentiate between major project delivery methods and analyze the roles and responsibilities of project team members.
6. Perform basic measurement, approximation, and quantification exercises using full, architectural, and engineering scales.
7. Demonstrate understanding of ethical principles, including honesty, safety, confidentiality, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility in construction management practice.
8. Apply ethical frameworks and professional codes to case studies in construction and engineering contexts.