Graduate Level

CMGT697: Construction Industry Institute (CII) Best Practices (3 credits – Fall Semester)

This course discuss the current issues in the construction industry and introduces the best practices defined and developed by Construction Industry Institute (CII) research over the last 30+ years.

CMGT693A: Applied Research in Construction Management (3 credits – Spring Semester)

An integrative capstone experience in which students conduct a literature search, develop a research proposal, complete a capstone graduate individual project and write a comprehensive project report encompassing areas covered in their course work.

CMGT660: Cost Accounting, Control and Reporting in Construction (3 credits – Spring Semester)

Introduction to project and company construction financial management. Discussion of financial resources, managing cost and profit, cash flows, and making financial decisions.

CMGT6800: Construction Safety (4 credits – Fall Quarter)

Explanation of requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other related federal and state legislation as applied to the building construction industry. Standards for accident prevention, hazard identification, workers’ compensation laws, and hazard analysis.

CMGT6999: Temporary Structures in Construction (4 credits – Summer Quarter - Online Course)

Study of temporary structures such as formwork, scaffolding, support excavation systems, and cofferdams, built to support construction of the primary structures.

Undergraduate Level

CMGT440: Construction Project Management (3 credits – Fall Semester)

Project management concepts for construction; topics such as roles and responsibilities, delivery methods, labor relations and supervision, administrative systems, project control, computer tools for project management, documentation, quality management, commissioning, and process improvement.

ENGR220: Statics (3 credits – Fall Semester)

An intermediate application of Newtonian mechanics to solve engineering problems. Fundamental concepts of mechanics, including resultants of force systems, free-body diagrams, equilibrium of rigid bodies, and analyses of structures.

CMGT3250: Electrical and Mechanical Systems in Construction (4 credits – Spring Quarter)

Introduction to current principles and practices in the application of mechanical and electrical systems. Electrical power system, lighting, wiring, and power distribution. Mechanical systems such as heating ventilating, air conditioning, water supply, drainage, and sewers.

CMGT4800: Construction Safety (4 credits – Fall Quarter)

Explanation of requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other related federal and state legislation as applied to the building construction industry.