BYU CM

Course Listings for CM

For the offical course descriptions refer to the University Catalog

105. Construction Documents. (3:3:0) F, W How and why specific types of contract documents and specifications are compiled for a project; reading and interpreting complex construction documents. Fee.

155. Architectural Drafting. (3:2:3) F, W Developing architectural plans: floor, foundation, plot, elevations, sections, and details. Introduction to architectural CAD. Fee.

199R. Academic Internship. (1?¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?Ñ??3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W Prerequisite: department chair's and cooperative education coordinator's consent. Work experience evaluated by supervisor and posted on student's transcript.

210. Light Structural Systems. (3:2:4) F, W Light structural construction using wood and metal framing systems. Fee.

211. Finishing Methods in Construction. (2:2:0) F, W Managing the interior and exterior finish work in construction. Quality-control procedures and inspection. Fee.

217. Concrete and Masonry Construction. (3:2:3) F, W Quality concrete and masonry, including admixtures, concrete forming reinforcement, curing, and testing. Brick and block masonry construction. Quality-control. Fee.

241. Electrical Systems in Construction. (2:2:2) F, W Electrical circuits in the construction industry. Fee.

291R. Undergraduate Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W Required each semester for undergraduate majors who are not enrolled in CM 391R or 491R. School lecture series attendance required.

311. Quantity Takeoffs. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: CM 210, 211, 217.
Compiling, organizing, and analyzing all the items that influence and contribute to total cost of residential and commercial construction projects. Maximizing estimating effectiveness and efficiency through computer integration.

320. Mechanical Systems. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: CM 210. Basic plumbing and HVAC principles, materials; installation and application methods. Systems sizing and design, heat loss/gain calculations, and payback analysis. Managing the plumbing and HVAC trades. Fee.

335. Construction Equipment and Soils Mechanics. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Geol 330. Basic soil mechanics and subsurface construction theory and practice for foundations of building and engineered facilities. Underpinning, piling, dry and wet excavating, dewatering, cofferdams, caissons, and spread and strip foundations. Lecture, field trips.

345. Construction Safety Management. (2:2:0) F, W Safety requirements and responsibilities in construction; cost and impact of accidents; accident investigation; safety inspection; hazards analysis; substance abuse; record keeping.

385. Construction Contracts and Law. (3:3:0) F, W Contractual obligations defined, including agency, contract interpretation, performance and liability issues, breach and termination, judicial remedy, and arbitration as applied to the construction industry. Overview of municipal zoning ordinances and codes.

411. Advanced Estimating and Bidding. (3:2:3) F, W Prerequisite: CM 311. Commercial estimating topics include competitive bidding strategies, bid analysis, paper and electronic plans, site work, and computerized estimating systems. Fee.

412. Construction Scheduling and Cost Control. (3:2:3) F, W Recommended: CM 311. Planning, scheduling, and monitoring construction projects, including development of critical path networks (CPM and PERT), Gannt bar charts, construction cost control, and reporting practices. Fee.

415. Construction Project Management and Control. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: CM 412. Managing and controlling construction projects. Planning, startup procedures, inspections, progress measurements, field reports, change order and submittal processing, equipment management, and project closeout.

426. Real Estate Principles and Development. (4:4:0) F, W Prerequisite: Bus M 300 and instructor's consent. Principles of real estate investments, emphasizing mortgage instruments and development of property from raw land to residential and commercial properties. Fee.

445. Construction Company Operations and Management. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Bus M 300. Recommended: CM 415. Organizing, controlling, and directing operations of construction companies; financial management, budgeting, cash-flow analysis, purchasing and cost control, and business planning.

491R. Senior Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W Developing best employment opportunities and strategy; interviewing, sales negotiations, resum??⬨¬© and letter writing, and salary negotiations. College Lecture attendance required. Report on 300 hours of construction-related work experience.

494R. Special Problems in Construction Management. (Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W Prerequisite: instructor's consent. Fee.

Updated on 1-31-2006