Construction Systems Management

The practices, procedures and management strategies employed by construction managers in renovating and demolishing buildings and other structures. Prereq or concur: ConSysM 4642 (ConSysMt 642), or permission of instructor.

Conducting and reporting honors research with distinction. Students are expected to present at the CFAES Undergraduate Research and the Denman University Undergraduate Research forums. Prereq: Honors standing, and FAES 4590.01H (590H), and CPHR 3.4 or above, and GPA 3.4 or above in ConSysM, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Supervised undergraduate research on various topics. Prereq: CPHR 2.5 or above, and permission of the instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 4 completions. This course is graded S/U.

Methods, materials, equipment, and planning of heavy construction projects. Economics of equipment acquisition and operation. Equipment selection, performance characteristics, and production rates. Prereq or concur: 3451.

The management of standard commercial/residential construction projects, including planning, scheduling, materials management, resource procurement, codes and standards, construction funding, personnel management and labor unions. Prereq: 3451.